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Alpina B12 5.0

If you wanted a more fun and even faster 850i you would have to go for this car. The Alpina B12 5,0 Coupé.
It came in 1991 and has the same engine as the B12 5,0 Limousine.
A total of 97 cars were built.






Engine/Gearbox :
The engine is based on BMW´s 5,0 litre V12 unit.
The displacement is unchanged at 5,0 litre, as are the block,crankshaft, connecting rods, inlet and exhaust manifolds and cooling system.
Different Mahle pistons raise the compression,larger inlet valves,more valve lift and…
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Alpina B12 5.7

The B12 5,7 Coupé is the fastest car Alpina have ever made.
It is based on the BMW 850CSi which came in fall 1992 and the B12 came about a half year later.
Alpina have admitted that with the 850 CSi, BMW and BMW Motorsport have done a terrific job so their idea with the B12 5,7 was just to enchance a few things on the CSi.



Engine/Gearbox :
The engine is based on the BMW Motorsport prepared 5,6 litre V12.
The engine has grown in size to 5,7 litre.
They have also done some modifications to the…
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Alpina B12 5.7 Presse-Ankündigung

„BMW und ALPINA präsentieren Ihnen hier als Gesamtkunstwerk den leistungsfähigsten, bestverarbeiteten und teuersten serienmäßig käuflichen Gran Turismo deutscher Produktion“ – mit dieser Ankündigung stellte ALPINA Gründer Burkard Bovensiepen im Jahr 1992 der Presse das BMW ALPINA B12 5,7 Coupé vor. Auf Basis des BMW 850 CSi Coupé (E31) entstanden Anfang der 1990er Jahre in Buchloe in exklusiver Kleinserie 57 Automobile des V12 Klassikers. Gemeinsam mit dem BMW ALPINA B12 5,0 – von dem zwischen…
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BMW 850 AC Schnitzer

The guiding principle behind the development of a bodystyling kit for the 8-series coupé was to achieve a functional design which complemented the overall appearance of the standard model.
The functional feature of the front spoiler and rear skirt with its wing-like profile is improved downforce.
A special rear wing was also developed to reduce lift on the rear.
The side skirts have air inlets underneath, directing extra cooling air to the rear brakes.
The AC Schnitzer sports mirrors look…
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Breyton

Breyton BMW E31,an elegant sports car classic...

Equipped with the traditionally well-designed breyton accessories, this model presents itself as an elegant sports car classic.

Top-quality technical details enhance the individuality of this great automobile. More illustrations will soon be available.

No more infos unfortunately
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Dinan

Dinan E31 Articles :
CAR AND DRIVER February, 1996


“Showroom Specials: BMW now sells new and used Dinan-modified M3s and 850s.”
AutoWeek March 13-19, 1995


“Send in the Tuners. When stock just isn’t enough. AutoWeek magazine drives the Dinan 8 BMW.”

DINAN 840Ci / 850i,ci,csi 1991-1998


Driving Technology :


Remember your dreams of owning a high performance sport coupe that was not only fast and sporty, but also sleek and refined?


Nothing brings you closer to that dream than driving an…
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G-Power

G-POWER Bodywork
G-POWER body parts not only improve aerodynamics but also offer a sporting and elegant appearance of your car.
Available for all models, the bodywork programm is subdivided into two design lines.
On one hand to emphasize the styling of the BMW series, on the other hand to give your BMW an individual appearance.
The fastening will be carried out – according to standard – on all mounting points and is made of lightweight materials as Kevlar or GFG, providing the possibility of…
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Hamann

Tuning Program for BMW E 31 840i - 850 CSi

HAMANN AERODYNAMICS
HAMANN Front Spoiler
HAMANN Side Skirts
HAMANN Rear Wing


Tuning Program for BMW E 31 840i - 850 CSi
HAMANN LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS 19-INCH
HAMANN DESIGN PG2 19"
Modular Light Alloy Wheel
Five-Spoke-Design
Silver / Outside Well polished
DIMENSIONS: 8½J x 19 FA/RA
10 J x 19 RA
TYRES: 255/40 ZR 19 FA / RA to 285/35 ZR 19 RA


HAMANN DESIGN PG3 19"
Modular Light Alloy Wheel
Five-Spoke-Design
Silver / Outside Well polished
DIMENSIONS: 9 J…
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Hartge

HARTGE BMW 8 Series Program
ENGINE
11 38 0500 N
5.0 litre engine conversion for 840i and 840iA
272 kW (370 hp) / 5200 rpm 510 Nm (lb-ft 376) / 3550 rpm


Cylinders : 8
Displacement : 4930 cc
Bore / stroke : 94 x 89 mm
Performance : 272 kW (370 hp) 5200 rpm
Max. torque : 510 Nm (lb-ft 376) / 3550 rpm
Compression ratio : 10.7 : 1
Fuel grade : Unleaded
Euro norm : Euro 3
Gear box : Automatic
Rear axle ratio : 3.64 : 1

06 66 6667 N
Running in engine and dyno test
COCKPIT/INTERIOR
41 46 0049 C…
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Koenig Specials

KOENIG TUNING PROGRAM FOR BMW E31


KOENIG Sport Exhaust
2 end muffler left and right, complete stainless steel,
4 end pipes round, diameter 4 x 83 mm, sporting sound
1.789,52 € DM 3.500



KOENIG Sport Wheels
Style I :


9 x 18 each € 920
11 x 18* each € 975


Style II :


8,5 x 17 front 864,10 € DM 1.690
10 x 17 rear 915,23 € DM 1.790

8,5 x 18 front 915,23 € DM 1.790
10 x 18 rear 99,36 € DM 1.890

8,5 x 19 front 999,36 € DM 1.890
10 x 19 rear 1.017,49 € DM 1.990

8,5 x 20 front 1068,62 € DM…
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MK Motorsport

MK Motorsport




OPTICS



MK-speedometer 1.020,00
extension of the speedometer to 340 km/h, calibration and verifying, disc: grey with MK-Motorsport-sign

MK-sport-steering-wheel type B, leather grey 305,00
360 mm diameter, without airbag

MK-sport-steering-wheel type B, leather black 305,00
360 mm diameter, without airbag


3 spoke sport steering wheel (airbag) leather/leather 660,00
380 mm diameter, since 11/94; in exchange to serial BMW sport steering wheel

MK-pedal-set aluminium 130,00
3…
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MVR

MVR



The 8-series BMW with progressive suspension and the extra-large 18-inch wheels is a car that even looks as if it has perfect road grip.
The elegance of the purist wheel design displays the perfect compromise between the need to express both technical competence and sportiness.





CHASSIS



MVR sports springs with 30 mm progressive suspension
or
MVR sport suspension with 30 mm progressive suspension


WHEELS



18" wheels with a width of up to 10" allow you to fit 285 tyres. Tyres…
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Racing Dynamics

Racing Dynamics




Motor & Drivetrain Program for the 8 Series
Motor Accessories


Twin Sport Exhausts
The Racing Dynamics Sport Exhaust was developed on the engine dynamometer to deliver the minimum amount of backpressure and optimal performance increase.

It features the traditional Racing Dynamics twin oval exhaust tips in polished stainless steel.




Engine Cover Set
The Racing Dynamics Carbon Fiber Engine Cover Set is a great finishing touch to your R Motor.

Made of high tech carbon…
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Spit-Ze - SGS MonteCarlo - Mariani - Wingwest

Spit-Ze





Sgs MonteCarlo


"The SGS Monte Carlo convertible is based on the 850i coupé.
This perfect convertible has been developed with the most modern engineering techniques.
The SGS Monte Carlo convertible is mass produced with all accessories which nowadays distinguishes a luxury convertible.
On special request, we can provide equipment to suit anyone's need.
The computer-controlled roof-drive with a multi-hydraulic-system makes opening and closing the roof as easy as possible.
On…
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The BMW 8er Club Intl (B8CI) board of directors committee was taken place in Paris

Determination of quorum and call to order with 7 Intl Clubs/Communities.

The following were present:
Fredi Hatt, Micha Jeske, Martin and Christoph Bruegger from Swiss, German, Austrian club.
Egil Sandvik and Terje Nordhus from Norway
Jesus Hernandez Campo from Spain.
Fabrice Dray, Antonin Teyssier, François Humbert, Tristan Courtois, Phillipe Gegou, Philippe Cherqui from France.
Dick and Gerrie Baars from The Netherlands.
Roger Wray, USA (per skype)
Pierre Emmanuel Goffinet and Jean Agie from…
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Titel

2008:
Due the splitting of the German, Austria and Swiss section (8er-Gemeinschaft) and the E31 Worldwide Owners Group and the reluctant of others to join this group the B8CI was discussed amongst other clubs to be a good substitute to represent the E31 owners. Founding took place on November 2008 in Metz (France) by the Leaders and representatives of Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, UK and the USA BMW 8 Series Clubs and Communities, with their wish, to establish an…
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Titel

2009:
Norway and Spain join the B8CI.
The elected board was: Fredi Hatt(President), Peter Rice(Vice-President), Jud Spencer(Technical Vice-President), Michael Jeske(Secretary), Martin Brügger(Treasurer), Christoph Brügger(Webmaster).

2010:
Canadian joint he B8CI.
The elected board was: Fabrice Dray(President), Peter Rice(Vice-President), Michael Jeske(Secretary), Martin Brügger(Treasurer), Christoph Brügger(Webmaster).

2011:
Poland join the B8CI.
The elected board was: Fabrice…
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Zeemax

Zeemax


ZM8 E31


FRONT BUMPER SPOILER
FRONT AERODYNAMIC SPLITTERS
REAR BUMPER SPOILER
SIDE SILLS
REAR BOOT SPOILER
REAR WINDOW SPOILER
COMPLETE BODYKIT PRICE FOR STANDARD WIDTH BODY
LOWERED UPRATED SPRINGS, COMPLETE WITH STRUT BRACE
WHEELS & TYRES
WIDE WING CONVERSION IN STEEL







ZM8 Widebody
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