Started as an aircraft engine manufacturer during the First World War, the Bavarian
Motor Works or what is known today as BMW, worked its way from engine builder
to motorcycle manufacturing and then into cars. It did not take too long for the
company to gain respect, in fact, during the thirties BMW had been developing
the 6-cylinder engine which was installed to the 328 sports cars that made the
brand dominate the racing arena in that time.
Since then, BMW has marveled the world with their creation of unique, top quality,
and performance cars. Some famous brands like the 3, 5, 6, and 7 Series which
led to the 8 series that was introduced in 1989 made marks in the seventies.
Meanwhile the 8 series has created line ups like the 850Ci with 296-horsepower,
5.0-liter V12 engine. A smaller version, the BMW 840Ci entered the BMW line up
as the V8 model in 1994. With 4.0-liter V8 engine that taps 282 horses adopted
from the 740i/iL sedan in a 5-speed automatic transmission, the 840ci redefines
the V8 market with its luxury, power, performance, and style.
After a year, the BMW 840ci was virtually unchanged, the only model that did
not change in the year. In 1996, its bigger twin, the BMW 850CSi was removed from
the production line making the 840ci and the 850ci the owner of the 8 series.
The 840Ci was upgraded into a new 4.4-liter V8 engine. Standard features added
in the 1996 model which was already present to the 850ci were the servotronic
variable-assist power steering and the maple interior trim. Optional features
were Electronic Damping Control and adjusting suspension firmness based on how
the car was driven.
After 3 yeas of production, the 840ci together with the 850ci were removed from
the BMW’s production line.
