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The 840Ci was offered with two different engines. The first used the 4.0-litre M60B40 V8 engine having a power output of 210 kW (286 PS) and was produced from mid-1993 to late 1995. From mid-1995, production phased in the newer 4.4-litre M62B44 V8 engine, which had better fuel economy and more torque, though power output remained unchanged.

The 840Ci was available with a 5-speed automatic transmission, though European cars were given the option of a 6-speed manual transmission. The only external features distinguishing the V8 model from the V12 models were the quad round exhausts, which were square in the V12 models. The 840Ci stayed in production until May 1999.

Article Index

Date	Article	Details
2 November 1994	Receipt of Petition for Decision That Nonconforming 1993 BMW 840Ci Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation Champagne Imports has submitted information indicating that Bayerische-Motoren Werke, the company that manufactured the 1993 BMW 850Ci, certified that vehicle as conforming to all applicable Federal motor vehicle safety standards and offered it for sale in the United States.	Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: William A. Boehly Topic: BMW 840Ci
12 January 1995	Decision That Nonconforming 1993 BMW 840Ci Passenger Cars Are Eligible for Importation NHTSA hereby decides that a 1993 BMW 840Ci is substantially similar to a 1993 BMW 850Ci originally manufactured for importation into and sale in the United States.	Federal Register Notice (text) Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Byline: William A. Boehly Topic: BMW 840Ci