The BMW 840Ci Base for 1996: Improving on 1995
There’s been a lot of talk about the BMW 840Ci for 1996. As a leading car in the coupe market the 840Ci (and in this case specically the Base version) has maintained a high standard. The 2-door 840Ci is especially appealing to broad audience, making it a perfect car to help BMW as a brand in general.
Stop and Go
Standard equipment in the 840Ci for 1995 and 1996 includes the 4.4 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 840Ci.
The 840Ci uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering gear-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
106.30 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 54.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the 840Ci Base are 174.50 inches long by 66.90 inches wide.
Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The BMW 840Ci lists at $32,900 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 840Ci is a Bosch HFM Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.40 gallons.
The 1996 840Ci gets 27 – 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 20 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.
Parting Shots
In summation the 1996 BMW 840Ci Base was a pivotal vehicle. BMW responded to critisims about the 1995 840Ci and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better coupe. Let’s hope the BMW 840Ci for 1996 is a sign of the future.