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The BMW E31 850 CSi was the company's high-performance flagship model between 1991 and 1996, with just 225 examples being sent to the United States market for the 1993 and 1994 model years. Power was sourced from the S70B56 V12 engine with lighter pistons, a forged crankshaft, retuned intake and exhaust, higher compression, upgraded camshafts, and auxiliary engine coolers. These modifications, along with an exclusive engine management system that allowed for selectable power maps and variable rev limiter, resulted in an increase in output over the 'standard' 850, now rated at 380 horsepower.
This particular example is serial number 00001, the very first example produced. It was completed on June 24th of 1993, earmarked for the U.S. market, but retained by the factory for exhibition purposes. Due to its press car duties, it was factory equipped with 'line alerts' - special codes used to activate additional quality checks on press vehicles.
This 850CSi was the only U.S.-market 850 CSi to be finished in Brilliant Red Metallic (308) over black nappa leather (0495/N4SW). After its press duties were finished, the car was delivered to BMW of Manhattan in March 1994 and used for display/exhibition purposes by BMW of North America until November 1994. The current caretaker acquired it in August of 1998 from Isringhausen BMW of Chicago, Illinois, then indicating 13,340 miles.
In March 2018, BMW North America used this 850 CSi for static display at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
More recently, this BMW received NOS OEM rear mufflers, engine oil service, new ultra-high-performance tires, a full exterior ceramic coating regimen, two new batteries, and new control arm assemblies.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2022
This particular example is serial number 00001, the very first example produced. It was completed on June 24th of 1993, earmarked for the U.S. market, but retained by the factory for exhibition purposes. Due to its press car duties, it was factory equipped with 'line alerts' - special codes used to activate additional quality checks on press vehicles.
This 850CSi was the only U.S.-market 850 CSi to be finished in Brilliant Red Metallic (308) over black nappa leather (0495/N4SW). After its press duties were finished, the car was delivered to BMW of Manhattan in March 1994 and used for display/exhibition purposes by BMW of North America until November 1994. The current caretaker acquired it in August of 1998 from Isringhausen BMW of Chicago, Illinois, then indicating 13,340 miles.
In March 2018, BMW North America used this 850 CSi for static display at the Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance.
More recently, this BMW received NOS OEM rear mufflers, engine oil service, new ultra-high-performance tires, a full exterior ceramic coating regimen, two new batteries, and new control arm assemblies.By Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2022
2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island
Pre-Auction Estimates :
USD $175,000-USD $225,000
Sale Price :
USD $218,400
1993 BMW 8 Series Auction Sales
Recent Sales of the BMW 8 Series
(Data based on Model Year 1993 sales)
1993 BMW 850Ci Chassis#: WBAEG2326PCB75162 Sold for USD$33,000 2024 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1993 BMW 850 CSI Chassis#: WBSEG91000CC00522 Sold for USD$131,133 2024 Artcurial : Retromobile | |
1993 BMW 850i Sold for USD$33,040 2023 Worldwide Auctioneers : The Auburn Auction | |
1993 BMW 850Ci Chassis#: WBAEG2328PCB74823 Sold for USD$25,300 2023 Barrett-Jackson : Palm Beach | |
1993 BMW 850 CSi Chassis#: WBSEG9327RCD00001 Sold for USD$218,400 2022 RM Sothebys : Amelia Island | |
1993 BMW 850 i Chassis#: WBAEG21010CB08752 Sold for USD$28,971 2020 Artcurial : Automobiles sur les Champs | |
1993 BMW 850Ci Coupe Sold for USD$8,750 2016 Auctions America : Fort Lauderdale | |
1993 BMW 850ci Sold for USD$22,000 2015 Auctions America - Fort Lauderdale | |
1993 BMW 850ci COUPE Sold for USD$27,825 2014 McCormick's - Palm Springs # 57 | |
1993 BMW 850ci Chassis#: WBAEG2324PCB74897 Sold for USD$11,000 2014 Mecum : Anaheim | |
1993 BMW 850CI Sold for USD$13,125 2012 McCormicks Palm Springs Auction 52 | |
1993 BMW 850CI Sold for USD$10,080 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 - Palm Springs CA | |
1993 BMW 840 Ci Coupe Chassis#: WBAEF62090CB97043 Sold for USD$30,288 2010 Shannons Auctions - Shannons Sydney Spring Classic Auction | |
1993 BMW 850CI 2 DOOR COUPE Sold for USD$11,000 2010 Barrett-Jackson ORANGE COUNTY 2010 | |
1993 BMW 850 CI COUPE Sold for USD$20,500 2003 Palm Springs Exotic Car Auction - February 2003 |
BMW 8 Seriess That Failed To Sell At Auction
1993 BMW 8 Series's that have appeared at auction but did not sell.
Vehicle | Chassis | Event | High Bid | Est. Low | Est. High |
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1993 BMW 850CSi Coupé | WBSEG91020CC00537 | 2020 Bonhams : Les Grandes Marques du Monde au Grand Palais | $65,000 | $85,000 | |
1993 BMW 850 CSI | WBSEG91030CC00188 | 2018 Coys : Legende et Passion Monaco 2018 | $58,000 | $65,000 | |
1993 BMW 850ci | 2017 Mecum : Dallas | $7,500 | |||
1993 BMW 850Ci | 2015 Silver Auction Arizona in the Spring | $7,000 | |||
1993 BMW 850 CI | 2011 McCormicks Auction #50 Palm Springs CA | $6,800 | |||
1993 BMW 850Ci 2D | 2008 RM Auctions Classic Car Auction of Toronto Fall | $16,000 |
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