BMW 840Ci - today's tempter

By: Unique Cars magazine

Date: 28.01.2022

BMW 840Ci

BMW 840Ci

BMW 840Ci

BMW 840Ci

V8 GT coupe

When launched in 1989 (a little later in Australia) BMW’s E31 series was borderline spaceship.

It boasted a couple of firsts, including full-CAD development plus use of multiplex wiring and came bristling with features. Cost was a breath-taking $220,000 for the original V12, in Australia.

The V12s were not a commercial success for the company, despite the price, as the development cost was astronomical while sales were (thanks to a recession) relatively slow.

This 1997 V8 840Ci is a later development of the car and, while it lacks the bragging rights of the V12, is arguably a better powertrain with its 5-speed auto.

Optioned with M-technic gear, it claims relatively low miles at 146,000km.

Based at Albury-Wodonga, it’s on the market at $200,000.

See our E31 profile.

See the latest update on the Ed's 850Ci.

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