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BMW 8 Series

8 Series (E31)

1997 BMW 840Ci Individual (E31)

1997

55,780 miles

Automatic

Petrol

Broadstairs, United Kingdom

No estimate provided

Bidding ends 18 Oct at 20:10

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Listing Source

Pistonheads Auctions

Auction

Auction Date

Sunday, 18 October 2026

Starts at 09:00

Ends at 20:10

12 days remaining

Location

Broadstairs, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

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Description

Highlights 4.4-litre V8 Rare BMW Individual bespoke factory build Low mileage Working pop-up headlights Fresh custom stainless steel exhaust for a proper V8 soundtrack Comprehensive original book pack with two sets of keys Overview The E31 8 Series remains one of the most subtle GTs BMW has ever built, wrapping a durable V8 in a shape with a remarkable 0.29 drag coefficient. For 1996 the 840Ci gained the torquier 4.4-litre M62 V8, giving it the long-legged pace to cruise all day and deliver you ...

About the 840Ci

Entry-level model with 4.0-liter M60/M62 V8 engine.

Known Issues to Watch For

Nikasil cylinder liner issues in early M60 engines; Timing chain guide failures; Valley pan gasket leaks; Cooling system failures; Automatic transmission failures; Power steering leaks; Control arm bushings wear; Differential mount failures; Brittle interior plastics; Instrument cluster pixel failures; Window regulator failures; Electronic issues; Climate control issues; Pop-up headlight mechanism failures; Expensive parts; Limited parts availability

Specifications

Performance

Horsepower286 hp

Torque400 Nm

0-100 km/h6.8 seconds

Top Speed250 km/h

Engine & Drivetrain

Engine0.0L

Fuel TypePetrol

TransmissionAutomatic

Drive TypeRWD

Vehicle Details

Year1997

Mileage55,780 miles

Body StyleCoupe

Production Info

Production Years1993 - 1999

GenerationE31