BMW 850 CSI: The Forgotten V12 Super Coupe

Tag · 01-27-2025, 07:11 PM

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Jay Leno dives into the 1994 BMW 850 CSI, the ultimate sleeper car with a V12 engine and six-speed manual transmission—a true testament to BMW's engineering prowess. Joined by automotive expert Jason Cammisa, they explore the car's timeless design, groundbreaking features, and why this model stands out as one of the most unique luxury sports coupes ever built.

tracer bullet · 01-27-2025, 09:51 PM

Nice, thanks. Might have to finally subscribe to Leno's Garage.

At the risk of creating strife, I'll say I actually like Cammisa.

Chihuahua · 01-28-2025, 04:38 AM

Watched this yesterday, actually a good watch and man oh man what a car that is.

uniqueMR · 01-28-2025, 07:04 AM

Superb!!

NYAWE60 · 01-28-2025, 07:08 AM

Easily one of my favorite BMWs of all time. Now this is styling!!

eman4517 · 01-28-2025, 07:47 AM

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81HOFhh1Mm8

I actually just watched that last night. Brilliant

cfm56d7b · 01-28-2025, 08:28 AM

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Easily one of my favorite BMWs of all time. Now this is styling!!

Could not possibly say this any better.

BMW could make a ton of money if this car had been relaunched with an engine and suspension from the new M5 while everything being kept intact.

NSXR · 01-28-2025, 08:31 AM

Great car, great video.

Murf the Surf · 01-28-2025, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Nice, thanks. Might have to finally subscribe to Leno's Garage.

At the risk of creating strife, I'll say I actually like Cammisa.

I like Cammisa as well, I don't understand the strong feelings so many have against him.

DDS2015 · 01-28-2025, 09:30 AM

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I like Cammisa as well, I don't understand the strong feelings so many have against him.

It’s funny, he says in the video how BMWs new cars are objectively good, they just don’t do anything for him personally.

TheBingoBalls · 01-28-2025, 10:19 AM

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It’s funny, he says in the video how BMWs new cars are objectively good, they just don’t do anything for him personally.

It’s because BMW’s of today lack emotion and feel than those in the past. Yes, in terms of automotive progress, BMW’s are one of the best in terms of providing an excellent car overall but unless you go full M (maybe not even that unless there’s a CS/CSL), the experience is pretty much sterile. Fast, but sterile.

BimmerFix · 01-28-2025, 10:24 AM

that V12 sounds glorious , a simple mod to make it louder is all it needs.

JFS007 · 01-28-2025, 10:26 AM

Love the V12 but do not like the design…

Chihuahua · 01-28-2025, 11:54 AM

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I like Cammisa as well, I don't understand the strong feelings so many have against him.

He gets a little 'schticky' in the videos that he does on his own trying to be funny, but there's nothing funny about it. It's actually annoying and takes away from the content. You don't see that in this one because he's in the presence of Jay Leno and either consciously or subconsciously is toning that part of his delivery down. My $.02. This video is definitely worth watching.

TXSTYLE · 01-28-2025, 01:48 PM

I remember when I was in my early 20s and my uncle had this exact model in White over Black. What a Car! 🔥

aaaaah · 01-28-2025, 02:06 PM

I still regret not buying that E34 with full 850CSi driveline swap when I had the chance.

hrf · 01-28-2025, 02:16 PM

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He gets a little 'schticky' in the videos that he does on his own trying to be funny, but there's nothing funny about it. It's actually annoying and takes away from the content. You don't see that in this one because he's in the presence of Jay Leno and either consciously or subconsciously is toning that part of his delivery down. My $.02. This video is definitely worth watching.

I so agree with this. Yes new BMWs are not like old ones, but I actually find my new M340 quite exciting and I have e46 M3 as well, they complement each other. I really like Jay Leno and his passion for cars, but not sure about Cammisa. Just do not find his videos educational or interesting. Threre are others to watch like Harry’s garage or Ian Tyrrell or Chris Harris.

Universal Exports · 01-28-2025, 04:13 PM

Thanks for the highlight of this video. It’s always great to have varying viewpoints based on experience, fact and straight up passion.

///M TOWN · 01-28-2025, 05:57 PM

Awesome

I like them both

Jay & Jason are both fantastic…

NickyC · 01-28-2025, 05:59 PM

I adore that car.

///M TOWN · 01-28-2025, 06:16 PM

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I adore that car.

Yeah she’s a beauty

328dabi · 01-28-2025, 07:30 PM

Love Cammisa, love Leno, love the 850CSi

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