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E31 facelift1994–1997
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BMW / 8 SeriesE31
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| Powertrain | Engine / motor | Power | Drivetrain | Explore & compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840ci ↗5-speed automatic · 1996–1997 | Gasoline · 4.4 L · 282 hp | 282 hp | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 840ci ↗5-speed automatic · 1994–1995 | Gasoline · 4.0 L · 282 hp | 282 hp | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 850ci ↗5-speed automatic · 1995–1997 | Gasoline · 5.4 L · 322 hp | 322 hp | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 850csi ↗6-speed manual · 1994–1994 | Gasoline · 5.6 L · 375 hp | 375 hp | Rear-wheel drive | |
| 850csi ↗6-speed manual · 1995–1995 | Gasoline · 5.6 L · 375 hp | 375 hp | Rear-wheel drive | |
| BMW 850Ci 5.0L 4AT (MY1994) ↗Automatic 4-spd · 1994–1994 | 5.0 L · 296 hp | 296 hp | Rear-Wheel Drive |
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About this generation
BMW updated the E31 8 Series for the 1994 model year with revised styling and continued U.S. availability. The facelifted range included later 840Ci and 850CSi variants, while the 850i name was phased out. U.S. sales of the E31 ended after the 1997 model year.
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