1997 BMW 850 Ci is equipped with the M73B54 5.4-liter V-12 engine producing 322 horsepower. It is driven by an automatic transmission and has less than 55,000 miles on it.
This 850 has been meticulously maintained at a level 1 condition and always garaged. We are a BMW collector and knowledgeable enthusiast of the 8-Series.
BMW began creating the 8-Series in the 1980s, and in today’s dollars, the equivalent of $900 million was spent in development costs. The E31 made its debut at the 1989 Frankfurt Auto Show and the car was immediately a hit with its low-aerodynamic lines and impressive V-12 engine.
One of the first things you notice is how sleek and jet-like the 850 looks, especially in Cosmo Black. The designer of the car, was aiming for a design with the lowest drag coefficient the team could construct (0.29 coefficient of drag) with small grille and flip-up headlights to complete the look.
On the inside, it is a fitting luxury coupe from the 1990s. The 850 has heated leather seats, automatic air conditioning, traction control, power windows and locks, and power moon roof, and original phone. It also has a Blaupunkt stereo with an SD card slot, USB port, and a 6-CD changer in the trunk. This decade was big on hidden features too like a change holder on the driver door, ashtray that pops out to empty, and cupholders tucked away in the glovebox.
Last model year for the North American market
Technical Specifications:
Comes with 2 sets of wheels
5.4-liter, V-12 M73B54 engine
322 horsepower
Automatic transmission
Less than 55,000 miles
