840Ci and 840Ci Sport; what are the differences?

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wildatheart - 19 Jul 2007 09:40 GMT

Would somebody here be able to tell me what the differences are
between the 4.4L 840Ci and 840Ci Sport.

Did the Sport replace the 'normal' 4.4L 840 or, were they sold side-by-
side.

Was the Sport sold in the US?

Many thanks!

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R. Mark Clayton - 19 Jul 2007 19:54 GMT

> Would somebody here be able to tell me what the differences are
> between the 4.4L 840Ci and 840Ci Sport.

According to Parker's Guide

840 Ci launched Nov' '93
840 Ci Sport launched Jan' '97 and added M-Sport suspension and wheels,
front spoiler and leather sports seats. Cost ~£1,000 ($2k) more, similar
difference in used price.

> Did the Sport replace the 'normal' 4.4L 840 or, were they sold side-by-
> side.

There was slight overlap, but the sport more or less superceded the Ci, and
the manual option seems to have disappeared.

Production appears to have ceased ~1999.

> Was the Sport sold in the US?
>
> Many thanks!

There were also 850 variants - e.g. 850CSi.

The 6 series emerged later as a long term replacement.

If you like a sporty car that with BMW reliability, have a look at the 645i
with manual box - a mate has one and it is very nice.

Contrast that with a TVR that a neighbour has: -

Loud exahust to attract police.
Mechanical failures galore.
Not very comfy.
Leaks.
Maker went bust so parts availability compromised in the long term, plus who
will service it?

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wildatheart - 20 Jul 2007 06:21 GMT

> > Would somebody here be able to tell me what the differences are
> > between the 4.4L 840Ci and 840Ci Sport.
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> Maker went bust so parts availability compromised in the long term, plus who
> will service it?

Thanks! Were there any differences in terms of engine or transmission
between a 4.4l 840Ci and 840Ci Sport?

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adder1969 - 20 Jul 2007 12:00 GMT

> > "wildatheart" <contactsh...@gmail.com> wrote in message
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If it's anythign like the 740 then the engine is the same but the diff
ratio is higher. Also with the auto box is has a lower lock-up speed.

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R. Mark Clayton - 20 Jul 2007 12:45 GMT

On 19 Jul, 20:54, "R. Mark Clayton" <nospamclay...@btinternet.com>
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Thanks! Were there any differences in terms of engine or transmission
between a 4.4l 840Ci and 840Ci Sport?

It looks like the sport was only available with an auto box in the UK. I
have a suspicion that manual 8 series were never available in the USA.

Having had two 735i manuals, and without being too pejorative, I would have
thought that a big engine matched to a hefty box would be unsuitable for the
US market.

The six series comes with three transmission options: - 6sp Auto, 6sp
sequential auto and 6sp manual.

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Floyd Rogers - 23 Jul 2007 01:36 GMT

> "wildatheart" <contactsheet@gmail.com> wrote It looks like the sport was
> only available with an auto box in the UK. I have a suspicion that manual
> 8 series were never available in the USA.

That is not true. The 850i and 850Csi were available with 6spd manual
in the US. However, no variant of the 840i was. It's not too hard
to do conversions.

FloydR

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R. Mark Clayton - 23 Jul 2007 09:10 GMT

>> "wildatheart" <contactsheet@gmail.com> wrote It looks like the sport was
>> only available with an auto box in the UK. I have a suspicion that
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> in the US. However, no variant of the 840i was. It's not too hard
> to do conversions.

Apart from fitting the box, changing the pedals and replacing the EMU...

> FloydR

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Floyd Rogers - 23 Jul 2007 15:29 GMT

> "Floyd Rogers" <fbloogyuds@hotmail.com> wrote
>>> "wildatheart" <contactsheet@gmail.com> wrote It looks like the sport was
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> Apart from fitting the box, changing the pedals and replacing the EMU...

I didn't say cheap: http://www.koalamotorsport.com/conversions.asp

FloydR

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John Burns - 23 Jul 2007 11:26 GMT

> > "wildatheart" <contactsheet@gmail.com> wrote It looks like the sport was
> > only available with an auto box in the UK.

I'm 99% certain you could get a six speed manual in the UK sport.

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