Impressions of the BMW 840Ci for 1997
The 1997 840Ci is an important vehicle to BMW for the coupe market segment. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the 840Ci which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for BMW. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
The 840Ci Base is equipped with a BMW 4.4 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 5-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for BMW.
The fuel system for the 1997 840Ci is a traditional Bosch HFM Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.40 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The 840Ci uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
The 840Ci is 174.50 inches long, 67.30 inches wide, and 53.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 106.30 inches. It is able to seat 5 comfortably.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The BMW 840Ci lists at $32,990 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $28,910. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
The 840Ci Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 19 – 20 MPG driving in the city and 26 – 29 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered 840Ci is a non-green car.
In 1997 the 840Ci Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
The standard warranty period for the 840Ci is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
There are several reasons why the BMW 840Ci Base sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a 840Ci.
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