1991 BMW 850i Coupe 2-Door 5.0L V-12 E31

Up for sale is my V-12 1991 BMW 850i in Calypso Red, ith black leather seats and grey carpets / headliner. It has all the bells and whistles you could expect from a 1991 model year luxury coupé, ncluding the pop-up headlights, n auto-tilting passenger-side mirror that looks down when you put the car in reverse to help you parallel park without scratching the rims, nd the auto-closing windows which roll themselves up after you pass 100 MPH to reduce drag... It's got way too many features to list here, nd I'm betting if you're checking out this listing and seriously considering a '91 850, hen you're already familiar with what they are, o feel free to ask any specific questions by e-mail. For now, et's just jump into what makes this one unique.

Shortly after purchasing the car, upgraded to 19" BMW wheels and swapped out the factory exhaust for a $5k stainless steel Supersprint system (both cats, -pipe, nd mufflers). Within the last 25,000 miles, have rebuilt the transmission, eplaced both throttle bodies, uel lines, nd oxygen sensors, pgraded to Bilstein shocks and struts, nd had a BMW dealer perform the scheduled maintenance "Inspection 1" at 100k miles. More recently, ithin the past 5,000 miles, have replaced both batteries, he fuel pump, oth front upper and lower control arms, he A/C compressor (blows SUPER-cold now), he fan clutch, he water pump, nd the thermostat. All tires have plenty of tread left on them, nd if you've got time to drive across the country, his would be the perfect car to do it in. The ride is extremely smooth. I've always felt very in-control of the road when I drive it.

Staggered wheels with 275/30 ZR 19s in the rear245/35 ZR 19s up frontStainless steel Magnum Supersprint exhaust systemOnkyo 6-disc CD changerTool kit in trunk lidNotice a few scratches on the door sillThe first aid kit is located inside a compartment between the two rear seats.Notice small wear hole in leather on driver's seat, ext to memory buttonsNotice small rock chip in paint above front passenger side wheelIncluded with the car are the BMW first aid kit, il pouch for the trunk, wners' manual in leather folio, nd logo key ring. Note that the original 16" wheels will be offered for sale separately, fter the car sells, n case the car's buyer wants them for himself. The price will be $500 plus shipping.

Vinyl first aid kit (normally stored between the two rear seats)

Owner's folio (usually located in lower glove compartment)

Original and spare 6-disc cartridge for CD changer in trunk

Thank you for looking!

(from BMW Press Release) The BMW 8 Series stands out as a landmark model in a BMW Coupe lineage that dates back to the 1930s. A clean-sheet design, he car tagged "E31" by its maker launched its challenge to the world's finest sports coupes with a design oozing avant-garde elegance, rresting performance attributes, n exceptional wealth of innovations and a sprinkling of exclusive luxury. The BMW 850i presented at the 1989 International Motor Show in Frankfurt represented a demonstration of the Munich-based carmaker's development expertise, evealing not only a cutting-edge new design line but also an unparalleled array of technological details making their automotive debuts. The design of the wedge-shaped body - headlined most strikingly by a long, wooping bonnet (housing retractable headlights), mooth lines, he absence of B-pillars and a steeply cut rear end - showcased the dynamics and grace of the new coupe with equal élan. The BMW 850i, oreover, ollowed the BMW 750i luxury Sedan introduced two years earlier as the second post-war German car to be powered by a 12-cylinder engine. The 5.0-litre unit developed 220 kW/295 hp and peak torque of 450 Newton metres (332 lb-ft) to propel the 1,790 kg 2+2-seater from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.8 seconds.

The motoring press heralded the BMW 850i as a "coupe of velvet and silk" and the "perfect symbiosis of power and comfort". After its first road test in the car, erman car magazine "auto, otor und sport" wrote: "BMW has given the 850i all the high-tech weaponry it needs to take top spot." And turning its attentions to the chassis technology of the BMW 8 Series, Auto Bild" magazine commented: "It needs to be experienced to be believed, referably through high-speed corners on the motorway: bumps, xpansion joints - shocks that are sure to trigger sudden jolts of adrenaline in other cars - leave the 850i driver totally unruffled." Among the other new features of the BMW 8 Series were the belt system integrated into the seats, n electrically adjustable steering column with memory function, n automatically dimming rear-view mirror, emote-control central locking and a high-performance onboard computer. A multiplex electrical system featured for the first time, ith data transfer from several different systems via the same conduit enhancing reliability and reducing weight. Both the front and rear side windows of the luxury Coupe could be fully retracted. And, n another new addition, he front side windows were automatically lowered or raised when the doors were opened or closed, mproving sealing and reducing wind noise as a result.

A total of 30,621 examples of the BMW 8 Series were produced up to 1999.

Check out this neat BMW 850 dealer training video from 1989:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2arsZosaFM