BMW 840Ci 0–60 Times
The BMW 840Ci 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 2 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested BMW 840Ci is the 1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 7.00 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.20 seconds at 96.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested BMW 840Ci is the 1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe, which took 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 15.60 seconds at 94.3 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Out of all the BMW 840Ci tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.20 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 15.40 seconds at 95.15 mph.
Fastest 0–60
7.00sec
1994 Coupe · stock
Average 0–60
7.20sec
Across 2 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40sec
@ 95.2 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
7.40sec
1994 Coupe
Across 2 verified runs, the BMW 840Ci ranges from 7.00 to 7.40 seconds 0–60, with a 7.20-second average.
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BMW 840Ci 0–60 Times by Generation
1 generation| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E31 | 1990–1999 | 7.20s | 7.00s — 1994 Coupe | 2 | The E31 generation (1990–1999) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1994 Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 282 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations. |
E31
1990–1999
Avg 0–60
7.20s
Fastest
7.00s
Tests
2
1994 Coupe
The E31 generation (1990–1999) averaged 7.20 seconds to 60 mph across 2 tests, led by the 1994 Coupe at 7.00 seconds. Output was 282 hp across 4.0L V8 configurations.
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BMW 840Ci 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
2 tests · 1 year
▾
1994 BMW 840Ci
2 verified runs
Avg 0–60
7.20
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
15.40
sec
Recorded Tests
2
#01
1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe
7.00sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.20s
¼ mi @ 96.0 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 7.00 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.20 sec
- Trap Speed
- 96.0 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 282 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,120 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Week
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 2
#02
1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe
7.40sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
15.60s
¼ mi @ 94.3 mph
▾
- 0–60 mph
- 7.40 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 15.60 sec
- Trap Speed
- 94.3 mph
- Engine
- 4.0L V8
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Transmission
- 5A
- Horsepower
- 282 hp
- Torque
- 295 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 4,120 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 14.6 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 13 C / 20 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Coupe
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #2 of 2
How we verify BMW 840Ci performance data
We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same BMW 840Ci trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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BMW 840Ci 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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BMW 840Ci performance FAQs
6 questions
The quickest BMW 840Ci on record is the 1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 7.00 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.20 seconds at 96.0 mph.
The slowest recorded BMW 840Ci is the 1994 BMW 840Ci Coupe, which takes 7.40 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 15.60 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 2 verified runs, a BMW 840Ci reaches 60 mph in 7.20 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 15.40 seconds at roughly 95.2 mph.
We have verified test data for 1 model year. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Motor Trend and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Motor Trend
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a BMW 840Ci can do, not a single marketing claim.
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