1996 BMW 840Ci

Registration N245XGM
Chassis Number WBAEF62070CB97915
Engine Number 50291129

The Klaus Kapitza-designed 8-Series (chassis code E31) was launched at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1989. Though it effectively replaced the 6-Series. it was originally intended as an additional model line - an upmarket range with superior performance and price tag to match. During its ten year reign. the 8-Series was offered in 830i. 840Ci and 850i/Ci form. of which the 840Ci was the second most popular variant. When introduced in mid-1993. it was fitted with a four litre. V8 engine mated to either a five-speed automatic or a six-speed manual transmission. With 282bhp on tap. this version could achieve the 0-62mph sprint in an impressive 6. 9 seconds. The fully independent suspension featured struts at the front and an innovative multi-link system with coil springs on the rear. Steering was by ball and nut and braking by discs all round - vented at the front; solid at the rear. Over 1. 5 billion Deutsche Marks are said to have been spent on the car's design and development. Though electronically limited to 155mph. the most powerful 8-Series models had a potential top speed of almost 190mph.

Originally registered on 11th January 1996. this striking righthand drive BMW 840Ci is equipped with the optional five-speed automatic transmission. The metallic green coachwork is in excellent order. as is the light grey leather interior. A superb service history accompanies N245 XGM. with the original service book showing 15 stamps and a comprehensive collection of invoices. Whilst the odometer currently reads 147. 90 miles. the correct mileage is actually 103. 73 miles. A replacement instrument cluster was fitted in September 2009 and the owner could only locate a second-hand unit showing 43. 17 miles more than the original unit. this is documented in the history file. Supplied with a V5 registration document and an MoT test certificate valid until 14th June 2015. we are advised by the vendor that "she drives as good as she looks". The 8-Series BMW is a magnificent design with superb ergonomics. A well cared for example such as this is surely one for the future.

Only 3 former keepers
HPI Checked
MOT till June 2015
Original sales brochure
21 stamped services in the book
pre delivery - BMW - Thorne
24/9/96 - 9. 00 - BMW Robert Stern
24/04/98 - 16. 57 - BMW Hexagon
3/9/98 - 18. 98 - BMW Hexagon
07/01/99 - 24. 54 - BMW Grassiks
27/05/99 - 31. 54 - BMW Grassiks
15/05/00 - 33. 13 - BMW Grassiks
27/06/01 - 40. 97 - BMW Grassiks
20/06/02 - 47. 06 - BMW Grassiks
16/12/02 - 50. 79 - BMW Grassiks
15/06/04 - 59. 21 - BMW Grassiks
29/06/06 - 68. 13 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
05/06/08 - 74. 52 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
*new speedo fitted*
08/06/10 - 126. 37 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
08/06/11 - 131. 19 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
15/06/12 - 134. 54 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
17/05/13 - 139. 74 - Blackhall BMW Specialist
26/05/14 - 144. 51 - Blackhall BMW Specialist

Massive history too with this car. it is very good and drives fantastically. One worth viewing and do not confuse it with some of the poorly looked after examples available this is a genuine future classic.

email mrp@historics. co. uk or call Mathew on 07825381401

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