Koenig KS8 Turbo I

    Description

    The Koenig-Specials KS8 Turbo I was introduced at the Geneva Motor Show in 1992 and was an upgrade of the production BMW 850Ci (E31 body) with a 5.0 liter V12 engine.

    The main modernization of the engine consisted in equipping the 12-cylinder block with a mechanical supercharger in the collapse of the cylinders and an intercooler behind the front bumper. Instead of two air filters, one straight-through was installed. The exhaust system has also been replaced. As a result of improvements, power increased from 300 to 450 hp.

    Stiffer springs and shock absorbers appeared in the chassis, the ground clearance was reduced by 30 mm and incredibly wide wheels were installed: front – 245/40 R17, rear – 335/35 R17.

    As a result of retrofits, the maximum speed increased to 300 kph, and acceleration from standstill to hundreds was reduced from 6.8 to 5.6 s.

    The body of the sports car received a new plastic body kit that covers almost the entire body - false wings, false thresholds, false door panels, developed bumpers and a rear wing. All BMW logos were removed, as were the branded "nostrils".

    There were practically no changes in the interior, except for the installation of a new three-spoke steering wheel.

    A total of 12 copies of all modifications were built. One of the cars in black went to the collection of the Sultan of Brunei, a famous lover of rare cars.

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    Bodywork
    Presentation
    Years of production
    1992-1995
    Produced (pcs.)
    12
    Body type
    купе
    Number of doors
    2
    Number of places
    4
    Engine
    Engine type
    бензиновый
    Engine location
    спереди, продольное
    Engine model
    BMW M70B50
    Cylinders
    V12
    V-angle
    60°
    Cylinder operation
    1-7-5-11-3-9-6-12-2-8-4-10
    Capacity (cc)
    4988
    Power output (hp / kW /)
    450 /
    331 /
    at rpm
    5200
    Torque (N·m)
    560
    at rpm
    4100
    Bore (mm)
    84,0
    Stroke (mm)
    75,0
    Compression
    8,8
    Number of valves
    2/24
    Valvetrain
    OHC
    Block material
    алюминиевый сплав
    Oil sump capacity (l)
    7,5
    Fuel system
    впрыск
    Fuel system model
    Bosch
    Turbocharger
    да
    Compressor model
    Albrex
    Specific
    Specific output (hp/litre)
    90,22
    Specific output (hp/tonne)
    243,24
    Specific output (kg/hp)
    4,11
    Specific torque (N·m/litre)
    112,27
    Specific torque (N·m/tonne)
    302,70
    Transmission
    Driven wheels
    задний
    Gearbox
    механическая
    Number of speeds
    6
    Final drive ratio
    2,930
    Suspension
    Front suspension
    макферсон
    Rear suspension
    независимая многорычажная
    Elastic elements in front
    пружины
    Elastic elements in rear
    пружины
    Front anti-roll bar
    да
    Rear anti-roll bar
    да
    Wheels brand
    Koenig
    Tyres front
    245/40 R17
    Tyres rear
    335/35 R17
    Steering
    Steering type
    шестерня-рейка
    Power steering
    гидравлический
    Turning diameter (m)
    11,5
    Brakes specs
    Brakes front
    дисковые вентилируемые
    Brakes rear
    дисковые вентилируемые
    Disc material
    чугун
    Anti-lock braking system
    да
    Dimensions and weight
    Body
    несущий
    Body material
    сталь
    Length (mm)
    4780
    Width (mm)
    2020
    Height (mm)
    1290
    Wheelbase (mm)
    2684
    Ground clearance (mm)
    110
    Curb weight (kg)
    1850
    Trunk volume max (litre)
    320
    Performance specs
    Fuel tank capacity (l)
    90
    Fuel type
    Аи-98
    Dynamic specs
    Acceleration 0-100 kph (s)
    5,6
    Top speed (kph)
    300
    Top speed (mph)
    186
    Last modified
    26.10.2023

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