BMW vehicles of the early-to-mid-1990s embodied the company's heritage of high-revving, naturally aspirated engines coupled with purposeful styling and 'driver-first' ethos. The all-new 8-Series grand touring coupe outshone its 6-series predecessor, with greater performance and an equally impressive price point.
CoupeThe BMW 8 Series was introduced in 1990 as a two-door coupe and came equipped with a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 engines. Although it is not considered a direct successor, production began of the 8 Series E31 just as the E24 6 Series was coming to an end. The first generation of the E31 8 Series lasted until 1999 when it was discontinued due to poor sales. The name was revived in 2018 with the second generation G15 8 Series. The BMW 8 Series made its debut in 1989 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. It was one of the first vehicles to use an electronic drive-by-wire throttle and was the first road car to offer a V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission.The 1994 BMW 8 Series was a luxury, high-performance coupe that was available with either a V8 or V12 engine. Pricing ranged from $68,000 - $98,500. There were three versions available, the V8-powered 840Ci and the 12-cylinder 850Ci and 850CSi. The 850CSi produced 372 horsepower and was fitted with a six-speed manual gearbox. Just 111 examples were produced for 1984. The 850Ci displaced 304 cubic inches and produced just under 300 horsepower. BMW produced 173 850Ci units for 1994. The 850CSi used the same V12 as the 850Ci, but it was so heavily modified that it received a new designation of S70B56. The suspension was stiffened, steering sharpened, 'M' wheels were added, and sportier body modifications were made, along with four exhaust pipes exiting the rear.
CoupeThe dual overhead cam six-cylinder engine displaced 183 cubic inches and produced 282 horsepower.
by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
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by Daniel Vaughan | Jun 2011
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The BMW 8 Series was a brand new value proposition that was focused on a different market entirely from the previous BMW 6 Series. Costing around %24100,000, production on the 8 Series began in 1984 and ended in 1999 with a total of 30,261 produced. Showcased at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 89, the 8 Series was built to compete with the upcoming Mercedes SL. In 1997, BMW pulled the 8 Series out....
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850 Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
105.70 in.
12 cyl., 304.39 CID., 296.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 375.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 375.00hp
$83,400 - $83,400
996
105.70 in.
8 cyl., 243.00 CID., 282.00hp
12 cyl., 304.39 CID., 296.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 372.00hp
12 cyl., 304.39 CID., 296.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 372.00hp
$68,100 - $98,500
1,047
105.70 in.
8 cyl., 243.00 CID., 240.00hp
12 cyl., 328.25 CID., 322.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 372.00hp
12 cyl., 328.25 CID., 322.00hp
12 cyl., 340.27 CID., 372.00hp
$69,900 - $100,950
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