Number 60 of less than 200 North American versions of 850 CSi. These are MotorSport tuned versions of the 850 known as the M8 in Europe. These cars have an additional 0.6 liter displacement over the base Ci model which results in an additonal 80 hp, the Dinan Chip Set adds 23 additional horses. The suspension is lowered and tuned by the BMW Motorsports Division. The cars also have special ground effects developed by the M division.
Timeless Styling
S70 V12 M Tuned 5.6L Power Plant
Staggered Racing Dynamics RGR Wheels w Michelin Pilot Sport Tires 9 x 18 in front 10.5 x 18 in the rear
Euro ///M Mirrors
Euro ///M Four Piston Brake Calipers w Floating Rotors Steel Disc Floats on pins which are joined to an aluminun cap resulting in improved heat dispensation.
///M S70 V12 5.6L Power Plant w Dinan Chip Set 403 hp@5300 RPM 436 ft/lbs of torque@4000 RPM
Yew Wood and Black Leather Interior
Six Speed Getrag Manual Transmission
Dinan Chip Set
Horsepower 403@5300 RPM
Torque 436ft/lbs@4000 RPM
Stock Engine
Horsepower 380@5300 RPM
Torque 402 ft/lbs@4000 RPM Base Sticker Price $108,395 US
Top Speed Limited to 158 mph without limiter 188 mph
Only 225 North American Spec 850 CSi were imported to the US during the two years of availability between '94 an '95. There are currently less than 200 of these cars remaining.
The 850 CSi and the M5 up until the E34 are the only MotorSport Cars actually built in the BMW M plant in Garsching, Germany
Performance Numbers based on Stock CSi on an actual Feb 1994 Car and Driver track test
