95 BMW 850 CSi - 1 of 225 in the US - Cosmos Schwartz - Drives like new!

This is a rare, no compromises car of limited production. Only 225 ever shipped to the US and the lowest BMW production engine (S/70B56) ever built. If you already like the 8 Series CSi and are in the market for one that you'll love to drive, it's going to be hard to find one this nice. As close to the M8 as you will find on the road, the CSi was the company flagship of the nineties. This 1995 BMW 850CSi is a stock looking sleeper with the original 12-cylinder engine. The car is well sorted, reliable, and very fast. The car has never been repainted, and there is no evidence of any rust or prior accident repair. The engine is further modified with Schrick camshafts, headers, and larger throttle bodies. The suspension and brakes have been upgraded to match the increased power. It is a cool super coupe with a great look and tastefully executed performance modifications.
The car sports a few highly desirable cosmetic touches. Everything is reversible. The dashboard is in excellent condition and the steering wheel has been upgraded to a handsome MTech 3-spoke wheel. A short shifter is also installed. All gauges, warning lights, and other electronics are fully functional.
Under the hood the S70 V-12 installation looks very tidy. The factory S/70 engine was given a comprehensive, engine-out $15k+ rebuild 28,000 miles ago and includes a number of upgrades that improve performance from stock, including Schrick camshafts, headers, and a DINAN chip. The most recent Mustang Dyno results in December 2015 were 362 RWHP translating to approximately 433hp at the crank. More importantly, the torque curve is flat as a table - there is lots of grunt in any gear at any speed. The car feels stronger and has a bit more grunt than standard CSis.
The suspension has been upgraded with Eibach springs, front and rear Greg-K sway bars are installed, and all suspension bushings have been recently replaced. Brake pads and rotors have plenty of life left, upper Wokke-built spherical control arms are recent. The differential is a 3.45 ratio unit upgraded to 50% lock. There are no warning lights of any kind.
Back in 2004, it wasall over the Internet, all about the great work the previous owner (Greg Tessier) had commissioned Bullet Performance to do on this car. Bullet Performance took the whole engine apart, replaced everything that needed it, and put in key sleeper performance mods that took the car to the next level. This is one of the best documented, cleanest 850CSi in the US and is in excellent condition inside and out. A recent smoke test in October 2015 revealed absolutely NO leaks in the case or intake. The interior smells like new, has never been smoked in and has always been adult driven only.
This car turns heads everywhere it goes, and has a commanding presence about it, especially the wonderful Spitfire whine of the starter. This is a California driver's car, always garaged, never exposed to snow. It's value will only continue to rise over time.
The combination of near-stock looks with seriously enhanced performance improvements in this car is compelling, and the quality of the engine rebuild and overall upkeep shows impressive attention to detail. This car has been detailed inBIMMER Magazinetwice (in2005and in2015) and won numerous awards, includingBest in Meetat the 2014SoCalVintage BMWmeet in Los Angeles. All the heavy lifting has been done for you. There is no deferred maintenance. All you have to do is buy it and get it as far away from me as possible before I change my mind.
· Custom built 3.45 50% lock Limited Slip rear differential – feels 1000lbs lighter
· K-Bars Adjustable Sway Bars – Reduced body roll/under steer = better cornering
· DINAN fixed camber plates
· Eibach Springs – lower ride height, high performance profile
· Bilstein HD Shocks/Strut Inserts – the right combo for comfortable but responsive driving
· 19″ Hartge Classic Type C wheels
· Braided stainless steel brake lines – fast stopping power
· Eismann Exhaust – sounds awesome!
· Upgraded sound insulation in body panels
· OEM CD-43 BMW head unit and Harmon Kardon 320 watt power amplifier – sounds awesome!
· Recovered front seat upholstry with matching Lotus White leather and custom Euro piping
· Installed Comfort Blinker – Cars built after 2000 usually come stock with the ability to tap the blinker once and make the blinkers blink 3 times. This is a modification which adds this capability to the car.
· Added brushed aluminum door lock pins – Slick, easy upgrade giving the car a refined look.
· Added ///M steering wheel – This is a 3 spoke European M wheel with ///M hand stitching.
· Installed Compass/Homelink review mirror – Man what a convenience! All modern BMWs come with Homelink for your garage doors. I took a modern rearview mirror with the compass and Homelink feature included and re-wired it so it would fully operate in this 1995 car. Everything works, the alarm LED, the autodimming, the compass and the Homelink.
· Added rear fog lights – Required in Europe and useful for helping drivers behind you see your rear tail lights in foggy conditions. Also useful for keeping tailgaters off your rear end anytime of the year.
· Double Hazard Flash module – this is a custom built, one of a kind module that makes the hazards flash in double time.
· Regular oil/filter changed religiously every 3,000 miles
· Replaced OEM alternator cable with upgraded PhoenixMotorSports’ extra insulated one
· Replaced Catalytic Converters
· Added service bulletin additional relay to prevent premature battery drain
· Replaced all rear bushings and wishbones
· New coils, caps and rotors, alternator, belts, air and fuel filters, and O2 sensors
· Recent fuel injector cleaning and reconditioning - fuel delivery is perfect
· Pentosin filters & fluid flush
· Optima Yellow Top gel-cell deep cycling batteries – Sealed and spill proof so no checking your electrolyte levels anymore. 3 times the life! This is THE battery recommended by enthusiast E31 owners
· Added Phoenix Motor Sport rear shock tower supports
· Rebuilt headlight adjusters
· Rebuilt charcoal filter
· Reupholstered headliner
· Recovered rear sunshade shelf
· HID lighting (low beam/fogs), ///M Sport Mirrors, Complete trunk tool kit.
· Tap-to-signal Comfort Blinker, double-blink hazards, and rear fog lights.
· Complete documentation since new. Car cover included.
· Every switch and button works - all operational like new.
· OBC LEDs are 100% (recently replaced), no missing bits or bobs.
· New windshield and gasket - sweet!
· New A/C evaporator core and check valve. Vacuum tested - no leaks, blows ice cold after refill!
· No broken plastic, torn gaskets, torn upholstery, no missing plugs or screws - the car is perfect.
· Plenty of brake left but I also have a complete brake set (new rotors, pads, sensors) available for sale separately.
· The 6-CD changer in the trunk works but is not compatible with the upgraded OEM CD-43 head unit.
· Some minor clear coat thinning on the driver's side arch, barely visible unless you look for it
· Front has some road rash typical of a car with this history.
· Otherwise the original paint is in fantastic shape - has been wet sanded, cut and buffed to remove factory orange peel.
AWARD WINNING CAR:
·SoCal Vintage BMW Meet 2014:Best in Meet
·BIMMER Magazine 2005: “Cosmos Cool: 850CSi”
·BIMMER Magazine 2015: “Object of Desire: 850CSi”
·Cover: 2011 E31 Calendar
·San Diego Clean Car Contest 2011:1st Place Super Clean, Best Interior, Cleanest Engine, Best Trunk Overall
· Winner: People's Choice Award at 25th 8-Series Anniversary: Best 8 Series
Offered at $58,000 (I will consider reasonable offers - I need to make room in the garage soon!)