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1993 BMW 850CSi

European Version

VIN: WBSEG91010CC00299

Engine No. 60280494

Colors: Brilliant Red (308), Special Upholstery (Schwarz + Calypsorot, 9990)

Production Date: February 4, 1993

Delivery Date: February 15, 1993

Recipient: G. Bothe of Frankfurt/Oder, Germany

Highly Coveted and Revolutionary European-Specification 850 with S70B56 Engine

1 of 1,510 Examples Produced by BMW Motorsports

Said to be 1 of Only 8 Produced in this Livery

Powered by a 375 horsepower 5.6-litre V-12 & 6-Speed Manual Gearbox

Verified by BMW Classic Certificate

Imported directly from Germany by Avid Marque Enthusiast Collectors in September 2018

Significant Major Service Maintenance and Improvements Completed Since Importation

• $16,000 Invested from 2018-2022

• Performed by BMW of West Houston by Master Technician

December 2022 Tejas Turismo: Texas Hill Country Rally Participant

2023 Additional Services, $5,000 Invested

• Synthetic Fluid Flush and Filters - Including Hydraulics, Coolant, Fuel, Electrical, Steering and Suspension System Repairs

• Followed by an Extensive Detailing, Including a Dry Ice Undercarriage Treatment

Accompanied by a Large Dossier of Numerous German Servicing Records and Ownership Documentation, as well as All Recent Repair Invoices

Supported by Original Owner's Manuals in Folio

• Operating Manual

• VIN-Matched Maintenance Book

• European BMW Service Locator Book

• Roadside Assistance Card and Radio Code Card

Complete with Spare Tire, Tool Kit, Emergency Triangle, Jack, First Aid Kit and Dealer Brochure

Special Equipment/Options:

241 Airbag Driver and Passenger

302 Alarm System

303 Burglar Alarm

353 Anti-glare Strip Front + Rr Window

401 Sliding/vent Roof, Electric

416 Rear Roller Sun Visor

423 Floor Mats, Velour

428 Warning Triangle and First Aid Kit

431 Interior Rearview Mirror with Automatic Dip

459 Seat Adjuster Electric with Memory

488 Lumbar Support Driver/front Passenger

489 Lumbar Support for Front Passenger

494 Seat Heating Driver/front Passenger

500 Headlight Washer Sys/intensive Cleaning

536 Auxiliary Heating

661 Radio BMW Business

672 6-Disc CD Changer BMW

676 Hi-fi Loudspeaker System

690 Cassette Holder

801 Nation Version Germany/Austria

The product of almost ten years of research and development at a cost of over 1.5 billion DM, the 8 Series was aimed at a different market and priced accordingly, introducing BMW buyers to an unmatched level of performance and luxury. Added to the BMW 8 Series line-up in 1992, the 850 CSi became the top-performance offering for the Munich marque's E31 generation.

Powered by an enlarged version of the 850 Ci's V-12 that was bored out to 5.6 litres, the high-spec model featured lighter pistons, forged crankshaft and a freer-flowing exhaust. The resulting product produced 375 horsepower and was capable of reaching 100 km/h from a standstill in just 5.7 seconds. It also featured a revised suspension setup to harness the extra power, featuring a lower stance and stiffer springs and dampers. The steering was modified with a quicker ratio, and reassuringly, the brakes were uprated with floating ventilated discs. Even the wing mirrors were resculpted to improve aerodynamics, alongside reshaped front and rear bumpers. Naturally, it was only offered with a manual six-speed gearbox so as not to dilute the driving experience. Just 1,510 850 CSis were built, and great examples like this are highly sought after by collectors.

Chassis 0299, this well-specified, extraordinarily preserved and highly serviced 850CSi (both of which are not common in 850s) offers an exciting opportunity for Roundel admirers to acquire an exceptional example of one most desirable BMW of the era. With relatively low miles of 127k km's approximately 79k miles this collector owned and well cared for 850CSi is available now for worldwide purchase and delivery from our Houston, Texas showroom.

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