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it has first post WWII V12 made by German company. Basically, two I6 engines with two ECU’s etc. and manual!
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it has first post WWII V12 made by German company. Basically, two I6 engines with two ECU’s etc. and manual!
I considered these one of the prettiest cars ever made when they were new, but I don't think they have aged that well.
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One of the most beautiful cars ever...
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IDK I still consider them beautiful. IMO, their design is still current. But, that is subjective.
They didn't make many, and I think it was Tyler Hoover that had one and said it always needed something. They are apparently really finicky to keep running but when they do they are a hoot.
I think the front overhang is too long and the rear taillights too large. But, yes, I wouldn't kick it out of bed!
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M539Restorations has been working on one of these. It's very cool to get a look at all the internals.
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You basically have two engines inside and no space to work.
You want a V12, you're going to have some overhang.
I've come so close to one of those....a true Grand Tourer in the Euro sense. One I'd prefer in an auto though.
Poor man's M1!
Poor man's M1!
Worked as a porter at a BMW dealer from 97-01 and always liked the 8 series. We were a Dinan dealer and I remember looking at the catalog prices for 850 mods and they were absurd!
Love this. All Euros should be coupes. All Euro coupes should be V12’s. And all Euro coupe V12’s should be manual.
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Some guy nailed a Lamborghini V12 today at lunch … turned around expecting a bike 
An 8 series (840, V-8, auto) saved my friend’s life.
He was stopped on a city street near San Francisco. An SUV driver behind him had a stroke/medical event and did not stop.
He rear-ended the 840 at approximately 60MPH in an oblique impact and vaulted the car over the Jersey Barrier into oncoming traffic.
The 840 was hit head on by a couple of cars in opposite direction traffic, and then hit broadside by a pickup truck that spun it around and pinned it into a light pole.
When the firefighters cut him out of what was left of the BMW, my friend was unharmed.
Always been impressed by that car and yes, I considered getting a V-12 manual. But they’re rare.
And not as quick as the twin turbo V-12 made by Mercedes.
I think the 850 is still a great looking car. Knowing how well it is made makes it look even better.
He was stopped on a city street near San Francisco. An SUV driver behind him had a stroke/medical event and did not stop.
He rear-ended the 840 at approximately 60MPH in an oblique impact and vaulted the car over the Jersey Barrier into oncoming traffic.
The 840 was hit head on by a couple of cars in opposite direction traffic, and then hit broadside by a pickup truck that spun it around and pinned it into a light pole.
When the firefighters cut him out of what was left of the BMW, my friend was unharmed.
Always been impressed by that car and yes, I considered getting a V-12 manual. But they’re rare.
And not as quick as the twin turbo V-12 made by Mercedes.
I think the 850 is still a great looking car. Knowing how well it is made makes it look even better.
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Only 255 CSI’s were made for the US. Good ones are going well above $100,000 and they will just keep going up in value.
I remember these. I agree with Cammisa, it needed a bit more exhaust note. His Ferrari muffler mod, is as much as I would do. I wouldn't go with the "lumpy" cams as he suggested, that would ruin what the car is, IMO.
The sound of the engine is pretty much the sole reason I own a V10 M6 with manual trans. Listening to it howl to redline (after the drivetrain is up to operating temperature), is still intoxicating 15 years later. Despite the experts on the internet saying the S85 engine is a ticking time-bomb, it has been great. Last year I took the time to inspect all the bearings in the rotating assembly, and all the shells and journals were great.
The sound of the engine is pretty much the sole reason I own a V10 M6 with manual trans. Listening to it howl to redline (after the drivetrain is up to operating temperature), is still intoxicating 15 years later. Despite the experts on the internet saying the S85 engine is a ticking time-bomb, it has been great. Last year I took the time to inspect all the bearings in the rotating assembly, and all the shells and journals were great.
Funny, I'm with you on manuals except for this and the 928..... Something about them; too big to be sports cars and shifting somehow would disturb the atmosphere as you travel at a very quick but peaceful pace
At least they are “right side up” now.
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Throwback to about 20 years ago at my parents' place – my dad’s 850, plus one shot with my 911 side by side /
Wow. Didn't know so few. I had a teammate receive one as a signing bonus. Too bad he got rid of it.
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