1992-1996 BMW 850CSi - Monochrome Cotton T-Shirt

The 1992-1996 BMW 850CSi established itself as a premier high-speed grand tourer of the 1990s, offering exceptional high-speed stability. It was the first V12 road car to pair a six-speed manual transmission with active rear-wheel steering, delivering high-speed composure few rivals could match.

Power comes from the S70B56 engine, a 5.6-liter naturally aspirated V12. This all-aluminum powerplant produces 375 horsepower at 5,300 rpm and 406 pound-feet of torque at 4,000 rpm. It features a dual Bosch Motronic ECU setup and served as the foundation for the McLaren F1's V12.

The chassis utilizes a Getrag six-speed manual transmission sending power to a limited-slip rear differential. Upgraded M-suspension features stiffer springs, thicker anti-roll bars, and a lower ride height. This setup, paired with active rear-wheel steering, makes the heavy coupe surprisingly agile.

BMW built just 1,510 units of the 850CSi worldwide, making it a highly prized collector car today. It effectively succeeded the E24 M6 as the brand's premier performance coupe. No direct successor arrived until the M8 debuted in 2019, cementing this V12 model's position as a rare high-water mark.