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    840ci

    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD

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    Cruise Control

    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 92
    Engine (cc): 4398
    Compression Ratio: 10
    Engine Configuration: V
    Engine (L): 4.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 8
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 82.7
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 23.8
    Main Capacity (L): 90
    Main Type: Total

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 8.7
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 17

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 13.5
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 8.7

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 27.5
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 7.3
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
    Maximum Speed (mph): 155

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 286
    Maximum Power (kW): 210
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 420
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3900

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    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Engine Management

    Transmission

    1st Gear Ratio: 3.55
    2nd Gear Ratio: 2.24
    3rd Gear Ratio: 1.54
    4th Gear Ratio: 1
    5th Gear Ratio: 0.79
    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Reverse Gear Ratio: 3.68
    Type: Automatic

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