£44,950
BMW 850 CSI
1 of 1,510 produced - Mid 1992 BMW 850 CSI, one of the first in the production run, superb original conditio, sought after 5.0 manual
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VEHICLE DETAILS
| Mileage: | 119,000 |
| Year: | 1992 |
| VIN: | *************0038 |
| Main Paint: | Black |
| Interior: | Black |
| Trim Level: | CSI |
| Fuel: | Petrol |
| Engine Size: | 5.6 |
Full Description
1 of 1,510 produced! This mid 1992 BMW 850 CSI is one of the first in the production run and still in superb original condition. This model is also a much sought after 5.0 manual. For more detail about this car please call Signature Motor Company on 0207 118 2299 today.
History of the BMW 850 CSI
As a top-of-the-range sports tourer, the 850CSi took over from the prototype M8. The 850CSi used the same engine as the 850i, which was tuned so significantly that BMW assigned it a new engine code: BMW S70B56. The modifications included a capacity increase to 5.6 litres and power increase to 380 PS (279 kW; 375 hp).
The 850CSi's modified suspension included stiffer springs and dampers that reduced the car's ride height. The recirculating ball steering ratio was dropped 15% over the stock E31 setup. The model also sported staggered throwing star wheels. The front and rear bumpers were reshaped for improved aerodynamic performance. Four round stainless steel exhaust tips replaced the square tips found on other models. The 6-speed manual gearbox was the only transmission option. In Europe, all 850CSi's came with four-wheel steering (AHK - Aktive Hinterachs-Kinematik, Active rear axle Kinematics), uprated and ventilated brakes with floating front discs, rear differential oil cooler, engine oil cooler, two-tone interior, sports seats, and reshaped mirrors. In the United States, the cars instead received "BMW Motorsport" writing on the door handles.
Production ended in late 1996 because the S70 engine could not be modified to comply with new emission regulations without substantial re-engineering.