1991 BMW 8 Series 850i E31 Manual
VIC • Private
9
Odometer206,000km
Body typeCoupe
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
Comments from the seller
Australian delivery factory 6 speed manual.
For sale is an exceptionally rare 1991 BMW 850i, finished in Brilliant Red with a Light Parchment leather interior. This car is 1 of only 17 RHD 6-speed manual examples produced for Australia, and 1 of just 3 finished in this striking colour combination. It also features the rare factory-optioned trailer hitch (option code 235), fitted to only 1% of all 8 Series models worldwide. Built after the final major engineering update, it benefits from important improvements over earlier models.
Significant maintenance and upgrades have just been completed in 2025, including new rear upper and lower control arm rose bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, rear caster arm bushes, front and rear sway bar links, rear stabiliser rose bush, Bilstein lowering kit (front and rear with lowered shockers and springs), new dual batteries, new boot struts, as well as a full service, tune service, and transmission service.
A true collector’s piece, ready to be enjoyed or added to a serious BMW collection.
Car details
øVehicle description
E31 850i Coupe 2dr Man 6sp 5.0i
Powerplant type
Internal Combustion Engine (ICE)
Cost to insureSponsored
Exterior colour
Red
Interior colour
Light Parchment
Body type
Coupe, 2 doors, 4 seats
Transmission
6 speed Manual
Engine
12 cylinders, Petrol Aspirated, 5.0L
Cost of financeSponsored
Registration plate
Check with seller
Build date
February 1991
Compliance date
May 1991
Roadworthy certificate
carsales Network ID
SSE-AD-19721798
Audio, Visual & Communication
CD / DVD
CD player
Radio
Radio cassette
Safety & Security
Vehicle control
ABS (antilock brakes)
Security
Central lockingIntegrated security system
Interior
Leather
Trim (incl. seats, inserts)
Instruments & Controls
Display
On-board computer
Exterior
Body coloured
Bumpers
Sunroof
Electric
Steering
Power steering
Power steering
Brakes
Front
Ventilated
Rear
Solid
Wheels & Tyres
Rim material
Alloy wheels
Fuel
E10
Fuel Type
Petrol - Unleaded ULP
Fuel Capacity
90L
RON Rating
91
Fuel Delivery
Multi-Point Injection
Method of Delivery
Electronic
Fuel Consumption Highway‡
9.5L/100km
Fuel Consumption City‡
18L/100km
Fuel Maximum Distance
947km
Fuel Minimum Distance
500km
Engine
Engine type
Piston
Engine Location
Front
Engine Size (cc)
4988cc
Engine Size (L)
5.0L
Induction
Aspirated
Cylinders
12
Camshaft
Overhead Cam
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
2
Compression ratio
8.8
Engine Code
M70B50
Generic Engine Type
Piston
Power
220.0kW @ 5200rpm
Torque
450Nm @ 4100rpm
Power to Weight Ratio
123.9kW/t
Transmission & Drivetrain
Gears
6
Gear Type
Manual
Gear Location
Floor
Drive
Rear Wheel Drive
Wheels & Tyres
Rim Material
Alloy
Front Rim Description
16x7.5
Rear Rim Description
16x7.5
Front Tyre Description
235/50 R16
Rear Tyre Description
235/50 R16
Dimensions & Weights
Length
4780mm
Width
1855mm
Height
1340mm
Wheelbase
2684mm
Track Front
1554mm
Track Rear
1562mm
Tare Mass
1775kg
Kerb Weight
1790kg
Gross Vehicle Mass
2190kg
Other
Country of Origin
GERMANY
Launch Year
1991
Launch Month
1
Generation Name
E31
Series
E31
Badge
850i
Doors
2
Seat Capacity
4
Body Style
Coupe
Probationary plate status +
New South Wales
Allowed
Victoria
Approved
Australian Capital Territory
Approved
Western Australia
Approved
Northern Territory
Approved
Tasmania
Approved
Queensland
Banned
South Australia
Banned
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Rowville, VIC 3178
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