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WHAT?! It’s a Different 1993 BMW 850i

Friday, October 22, 2021
Some kind of a project on 1993 BMW 850i - the showed car doesn't look at all on the original BMW 8 Series E31.
Some kind of a project on 1993 BMW 850i
 

Some kind of a project on 1993 BMW 850i

 

The BMW 8 Series E31 model is a legendary car. Nowadays there are so few cars in the world that the owners are waving at each other. The grand tourer BMW 8 Series from 1990 to 1999 is a car that every enthusiast wants to have, at least for a ride. The buyers back in the 90s had the option to choose from either a V8 engine that goes with the models BMW 840Ci or a V12 engine that goes on BMW 850i, BMW 850Ci and BMW 850CSi.

 



 

A picture of a 1990 BMW 850i in original condition from June 1990.
1990 BMW 850i - original image captured in June 1990 | Image: BMW AG


 



 

A Different 1993 BMW 850i

 

I found out some project that includes some part of a 1993 BMW 850Ci. Well, the car body doesn’t look at all of a BMW. I’m also struggling to understand from which car the original car body comes. It looks like a Ford Probe but that model just like the original BMW 8 Series E31 has pop-up a.k.a hidden headlamps. Then it could be some Jaguar but for sure that body doesn’t like an original BMW 850i.

 



 

The engine room of the project car BMW 850Ci with a V12 engine and two sports filters.
The BMW 850i Project car V12 engine with sports air filters.



From the published pictures in the selling ad, we see a V12 engine, the interior of the original BMW 850i and that’s pretty much everything from the original model. There is an aftermarket radio with two 400 kW subwoofers. Instead of rear seats, there are speakers.

 




The interior of the project car 1993 BMW 850i interior which is by the way kept in almost original condition. Excepting the MOMO steering wheel that doesn't have The project car 1993 BMW 850i interior. The steering wheel doesn't have TÜV.
The project car 1993 BMW 850i interior. The MOMO steering wheel doesn't have TÜV.



 

The rear end of the car looks strange. The taillights look like these on a BMW 3 Series E36. The exhaust pipes are changed too. The door handles are also from some other car or maybe from a closet.

 



 

The rear end of the 1993 BMW 850Ci which looks very different from the original model BMW E31.
The project car 1993 BMW 850Ci rear end with the taillights that look like these ones on the BMW 3 Series E36. 





A low angle of the rear end of the project BMW 850i E31 that shows the exhaust pies.
The project car 1993 BMW 850Ci exhaust pipes. 

If we pay attention to the rear frame of that car called BMW 850i we could think that this car looks like an original BMW 8 Series because of the bottom angle of the window.

 



 

Inside the project car 1993 BMW 850i E31 with the two 400 W subwoofers and the speakers. In the background, we can see that the frame of the rear window looks like the original one.
Inside the project car 1993 BMW 850i E31 - the two 400 W subwoofers and the speakers. In the background, we can see that the frame of the rear window looks like the original one. It could be the original body of the E31 but it looks completely different. 



 

What do We Know About This So-Called BMW 850i (850Ci)?

 

This project car BMW 850i is located in Germany. The first registration is in March 1993. There couldn’t be another engine other than petrol ones. The published power of the car is 299 hp. It’s written that it has an automatic gearbox but inside the car, there are three pedals. Last and the most important thing is that this car has a TÜV but without the steering wheel and the black taillights. It’s also written that this car goes and stops.

 



 

The project car 1993 BMW 850 Ci is announced with an automatic gearbox but we can see three pedals.
The project car 1993 BMW 850 Ci is announced with an automatic gearbox but we can see three pedals.



 

Something about the German TÜV certificate

 

The TÜV certificate is the German techno inspection that gives roadworthy permission for the vehicles. It’s a must that your car has a TÜV certificate. Even if you do some projects and you are willing to use some tuning spare parts these parts also have to be TÜV certificated. If not – the car is not passing the test.

 



 

The changed door handles on the tuning car 1993 BMW 850Ci. That handles look like for the closet ones.
The changed door handles on the tuning car 1993 BMW 850Ci




 

Features:

The owner of this car-like BMW 850Ci is published that it has alloy rims, xenon / LED, air conditioner, Radio, Bluethooth®, Cruise Control, and ABS. Moreover, the owner had written that this project is made by the previous owner.

 




The driver's seat in the tuning model 1993 BMW 850i E31. The inner part of the doors is the original one. The frameless front windows look great on a BMW 8 Series E31.
The driver's seat in the tuning model 1993 BMW 850i E31. The frameless front windows look great on a BMW 8 Series E31.




 

Having such a BMW 8 Series E31 is a real dream for many of us even if someone gets the brand new G15. Although, when someone wants to spend some money on it – that car should look just as brand new. I know that there would be some collectors that don’t drive such beauties but every car wants to be driven. This one is something really strange for me and spending about 12,999 EURO / ap. 15,122 USD does not make sense to me. Enjoy the gallery. Leave a comment, share it with friends.

 



 

The original BMW 8 Series E31 board computer, the after-market radio, and the climate control.
The original BMW 8 Series E31 board computer, the after-market radio, and the climate control.  




 

The inner part of the doors is the original one on the 1993 BMW 850i project car.
The 1993 BMW 850i project car. The inner part of the doors is the original one.



 

The 1993 BMW 850i project car rear end and side view in 3/4.
The 1993 BMW 850i project car rear end and side view in 3/4.