It appears almost futuristic yet timeless, with sleek lines and a low, road-hugging stance that affords it great agility. Yes, this 1990 BMW 850i is quite a looker. Its distinctive appearance is amplified by darkly tinted glass, a set of very sharp 18" black spoked factory wheels, a low-rise spoiler and an aggressive-looking front end outfitted with pop-up headlights to illuminate the path ahead. And, as you'd rightfully expect from a BMW, the performance is there, too. After all, when you brand your products, "ultimate driving machines", you're setting the bar pretty high and this well-equipped luxury performance coupe sails over that bar with no problem at all.
Its black leather interior remains in its original configuration and has obviously been treated with respect over the years, judging from its surprisingly fresh condition. The contoured front bucket seats show only minimal wear, the rear bench even less, and as you direct your attention forward, you'll notice no cracks or warping on the dash, which is always a welcome sight in a car with UV sensitive black upholstery. Even some 35-plus years ago, BMW wasn't stingy on comfort and convenience options, so you'll find power windows, a power tilt column, power heated seats, power mirrors, cruise control, sunroof, dual zone climate control, a dimming review mirror and more standing by. There's even a navigation system on board! That's certainly not something you see very often in a car from this era.
This seldom seen German import is powered by an electronically fuel-injected 5.0-liter V12 engine that's in fine running form. It sits in a well-maintained compartment, surrounded by properly routed wiring and fresh-looking hoses and it fires up with no hesitation, idles smoothly and offers strong performance, pairing with a 4-speed automatic transmission to form a rock-solid drivetrain. Smooth, precise power steering makes for easy navigation and, with its wide, low-slung stance combined with a coilover suspension, this 850 really handles nicely, as indicated by the impressive .88g skidpad rating it pulled when it was first introduced. Its four-wheel power disc brakes feature sizable, vented rotors for excellent heat dissipation, and bring it to quick stops with no fanfare.
HIGHLIGHTS
5.0-LITER V12 ENGINE
ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POWER STEERING
4-WHEEL POWER DISC BRAKES
DUAL EXHAUST
FACTORY-CORRECT BLACK PAINT
18" BLACK SPOKED FACTORY WHEELS
BLACK LEATHER INTERIOR
POWER HEATED BUCKET SEATS
SUNROOF
POWER MIRRORS, WINDOWS AND DOOR LOCKS
CENTER CONSOLE
AIR CONDITIONING
AM/FM/CD STEREO WITH CASSETTE
OWNER'S MANUAL AND MAINTENANCE RECORDS INCLUDED
An outstanding combination of classic European styling and exhilarating performance, this 1990 BMW 850i is a great representative of its heralded manufacturer's design and engineering acumen and would look fantastic in any garage. Call today!
