BMW 8 Series
E31 facelift
The first BMW 8 Series was the E31, a V8- and V12-powered grand tourer introduced in Europe in 1989 and brought to the U.S. for the 1991 model year. It established the 8 Series nameplate with a low-slung two-door coupe body and a focus on high-speed touring. U.S. sales ended after the 1997 model year.
1991–1993
E31
facelift
U.S. market
Production
1991–1993
Body code
E31
Body styles
Coupe
Modifications
4
| Modification | Engine | Power | Transmission | Drive | Years | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
850ci
1993–1994
|
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 296 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 296 | 1993–1994 | View details |
|
850ci
1993–1993
|
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 296 hp | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 296 | 1993–1993 | View details |
|
850i
1991–1992
|
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 296 hp | Automatic 4-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 296 | 1991–1992 | View details |
|
850i
1991–1992
|
Gasoline · 5.0 L · 296 hp | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 296 | 1991–1992 | View details |