When most people think of BMW the image that comes to mind is a well- handling luxury automobile.But for those "In-the-know", BMW has a long history of producing some of the finest and fastest cars on the planet. 
So when in 1984 when BMW announced plans to release a new "Top of The Line" sports coupe, the automotive world watched carefully. Finally the 850i Showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in '89 and immediately the the automotive publications took notice. It was clear that a new level would be demanded of any car that tried to compete. BMW had clearly thrown the ball back into Mercedes court. With the 850i BMW was saying to Mercedes "Let's see your SL Try to top this!"
BMW never sold too many of the 850s or their lower priced (If you can call $75,000 "Lower Priced") 840 model. But they never expected to, this was their "Flagship" auto and not designed to be common-place of the roads.
There was nothing "Common" about the 850i or the 850CSi reached up to 326 bhp and hit a top speed of 155 mph and a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds.
So when in 1984 when BMW announced plans to release a new "Top of The Line" sports coupe, the automotive world watched carefully. Finally the 850i Showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in '89 and immediately the the automotive publications took notice. It was clear that a new level would be demanded of any car that tried to compete. BMW had clearly thrown the ball back into Mercedes court. With the 850i BMW was saying to Mercedes "Let's see your SL Try to top this!"
BMW never sold too many of the 850s or their lower priced (If you can call $75,000 "Lower Priced") 840 model. But they never expected to, this was their "Flagship" auto and not designed to be common-place of the roads.
There was nothing "Common" about the 850i or the 850CSi reached up to 326 bhp and hit a top speed of 155 mph and a 0-60 time of 6.5 seconds.
But the key to the 8 series is the combination of both performance and drivers comfort.
Larry Lubell
http://www.urbaninsuranceagency.com/
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5 comments:
The 850i Was quite possibly the most advanced car available at the time.
So many of the first's in this car still are only to be found on the most cutting edge cars on the road.
Sitting behind the wheel, is the closest thing most will come to flying a private Jet.
Have you ever been behind the controls of a Jet?
I use to have an 850i, I'm not sure if it felt like a jet, but it sure as hell used gas like one.
I also racked up 3 speeding tickets
Jeff Leadfoot Simmons
Dear Jeff,
After 3 tickets, if your having problems with insurance, let me know.www.urbaninsuranceagency.com
I BELIEVE THE 850i IS THE DUMBEST CAR ON THE ROAD. I WISH THE OWNERS WOULD JUST JUNK THEM ALREADY.
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