The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourers produced by BMW.
The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé. It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 petrol engines. The E31 started production just as E24 6 Series production ended, however it is not considered a direct successor. It was later discontinued in 1999 due to poor sales.
The model range was later reintroduced in 2018 with the second generation, G15 8 Series. It is expected to launch in coupé (G15), convertible (G14), and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) body styles, as the successor to the F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup. The G15 8 Series introduces an inline-six diesel engine, and a high-performance M8 model is also expected to be launched in the future.
Design of the first generation E31 8 Series began in 1984, with final design phase and production development starting in 1986. The vehicle debuted at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was produced until 1999.
The 8 Series was designed to move beyond the market of the original E24 6 Series, featuring greater performance and an increased price.
The 8 Series was the first road car to offer a V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and was one of the first vehicles to be fitted with electronic drive-by-wire throttle. The 8 Series was also among one of BMW’s first cars to use a multi-link rear axle.
Equipped with V8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 5576 ccm capacity it produces 380 Hp and 280 kW power at 5300 rpm and 550 Nm torque at 4000 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,0 s
Equipped with V8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 5379 ccm capacity it produces 326 Hp and 240 kW power at 5000 rpm and 490 Nm torque at 3900 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 6,3 s
Equipped with V8 petrol (gasoline) engine with 4988 ccm capacity it produces 300 Hp and 220 kW power at 5200 rpm and 450 Nm torque at 4100 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 7,4 s
The G14 BMW 8 Series was announced on June 15, 2018 with sales commenced from November 2018.
It is currently only available as a coupé (codenamed G15), with convertible (G14) and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) variants expected to be released soon. Production commenced in late 2018 at the BMW assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany.
Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2993 ccm capacity it produces 320 Hp and 235 kW power at 4400 rpm and 680 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4,9 s
Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2993 ccm capacity it produces 320 Hp and 235 kW power at 4400 rpm and 680 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4,9 s
Equipped with straight 6 diesel engine with 2993 ccm capacity it produces 320 Hp and 235 kW power at 4400 rpm and 680 Nm torque at 1750 rpm with top claim speed 250 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 4,9 s
