1994 BMW 840Ci

Description

The 1994 BMW 840Ci was part of the E31 8 Series, a line of luxury grand tourers that showcased BMW’s engineering prowess and design innovation. Introduced as a more affordable and more efficient alternative to the V12-powered 850i, the 840Ci retained the uplevel interior, a sleek, wedge-shaped body, and the pop-up headlights that defined the 8 Series — at $17,000 less than the V-12 850 models.

It featured a 4.0-liter, dual overhead cam V8 engine that produced 282 horsepower. When paired with a five-speed automatic transmission it offered refined operation, as well as improved fuel economy and reduced complexity over the V-12 versions. And combined with its MacPherson strut front/multilink rear suspension and four-wheel disc brakes, the V8’s surprisingly good midrange power kept it within striking distance of its V-12-powered siblings when the road got curvy.

Priced at around $68,000 when new, only 781 units were sold in the U.S. in 1994, making this red 840Ci a rare and desirable collector’s car today.

Highlights 

• Stylish, nimble, and rare 840Ci 

• 4.0-liter M60 DOHC V8 rated at 282 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque 

• Five-speed automatic transmission 

• Finished in (308) Bright Red with Nappa leather interior 

• Kept in original condition 

• Clean CARFAX History Report 

Features 

• 16-inch wheels wearing 225/55R16 Bridgestone tires 

• Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS 

• Traction control 

• Power heated seats, power windows, and power locks 

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

• Automatic climate control 

• AM/FM/Cassette stereo with trunk-mounted CD changer 

Known Imperfections 

• Carfax flagged a "Potential Odometer Rollback" on 20 July 2019 when Blaskin & Lane Tire in Calgary recorded 36,728 miles, while also recording 59,108 kilometers — the correct conversion if this U.S. odometer also showed kilometers. From 2014-2018, Canadian service records listed only kilometers (56,648 km on 30 May 2018), so Carfax flagged the difference when miles were recorded. However, there is no evidence of odometer rollback during the vehicle’s time in Canada.

• Two small window chips 

• Light wear on upholstery 

• Small stain on carpet 

• Needs headlight adjustment

Included 

• Keys 

• Owner’s manuals 

• Jack 

• Tool kit 

• Maintenance records 

Ownership History

The accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report places this 1994 BMW 840Ci in Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Calgary, Canada, and Texas. The consignor states, “This car is original, has never been a daily driver, and was rarely driven in winter. It has been stored in a climate-controlled environment for the past several years. It has been maintained consistently and is a beautiful example of this iconic model.”