29k-Mile 1994 BMW 850CSi Six-Speed

Description

“Twelve cylinders. Six speeds. One purpose: To deliver the ultimate driving experience.” The 1994–95 BMW 850CSi was the flagship of BMW’s E31 8 Series. Developed by BMW Motorsport, it was a powerful grand tourer that represented the brand’s engineering excellence and performance ambitions. 

Under the hood, it featured an M-tuned, 5.6-liter V12 engine producing 372 horsepower and 402 lb-ft of torque. Paired exclusively with a six-speed manual transmission, short gearing, and a limited-slip differential, the 850CSi could rip to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds.  

In addition to the impressive power, the 850CSi was on the bleeding edge of technology. The first CAD-designed car wore a sensuous, stiff, pillarless body with an incredible 0.29 coefficient of drag. The V12 inhaled through the world’s first throttle-by-wire system. The rear suspension was an innovative multi-link design that provided excellent handling and responsive road feel. And another first — a CAN-Bus wiring network — provided digital communication for the CSi’s many advanced systems.   

And since only 225 units were imported into the U.S., it is a rare and coveted vehicle today. This clean, two-owner 1994 BMW 850CSi is finished in silver with a two-tone leather interior, has been regularly maintained, and only shows 28,609 miles from new. 

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Highlights 

• A stunning performance coupe and technological tour de force 

• 5.6-liter S70B56 V12 rated at 372 hp and 402 lb-ft of torque 

• Six-speed manual transmission 

• Finished in (309) Arctic Silver Metallic with two-tone leather interior 

• Factory sport tuned suspension with lowered ride height 

• Power sunroof 

• Clean CARFAX History Report 

Features 

• 17-inch Style 21 wheels wearing 235/45ZR17 front, 265/40ZR17 rear Bridgestone Potenza tires with 2018 date codes 

• Brembo front calipers with drilled StopTech front brake rotors 

• Limited-slip differential 

• Quicker steering ratio 

• 190-mph speedometer, 7,000-rpm tachometer, coolant temp, and fuel level gauges 

• Auto-closing windows at 100 mph, auto-closing sunroof at 112 mph 

• Power tilt and telescoping steering wheel 

• Power adjustable heated front seats 

• Dual-zone automatic climate control 

• Dual-mode Sport/Komfort throttle sensitivity control switch 

• Automatic Stability Control switch 

• Cruise control 

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo 

Known Imperfections 

• A few very small rock chips on nose 

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Original window sticker 

• Folder with maintenance history 

• 850CSi magazine pages 

 Ownership History 

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this two-owner 1994 BMW 850CSi in California since new.  The California seller has owned it since July 2011, and it is serviced by a dedicated mechanic for the seller’s private collection.