BMW 8 Series

BMW 8 Series
Overview
Production
  • 1990–1999
  • 2018–present
Body and chassis
ClassGrand tourer (S)
Body style
Layout

The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourer coupes and convertibles produced by BMW.

The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé.[1] It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 petrol engines.[2] The E31 started production just as E24 6 Series production ended; however, it is not considered a direct successor.[3] The E31 was discontinued in 1999 due to poor sales.[4]

The model range was later reintroduced in 2018 with the second generation, G15 8 Series.[5] It launched in coupé (G15), convertible (G14), and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) body styles, as the successor to the F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup.[6] The G15 8 Series introduces an inline-six diesel engine,[7][8] and a high-performance BMW M8 trim later joined the lineup as well as the luxury inspired Alpina B8.[9]

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  3. ^ George, Patrick. "The 8-Series Was One Of BMW's Best Failed Experiments". Jalopnik. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  4. ^ "8 Series: The Most Underrated BMW Ever". Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  5. ^ Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus". Forbes. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  6. ^ "BMW M8 Gran Coupe Reviews | BMW M8 Gran Coupe Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Review: Did BMW Just Save the Four-Door Sport Sedan?". InsideHook.
  8. ^ "New BMW 8-series Gran Coupe spied testing". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  9. ^ "The new BMW M8 will come in three shapes". Top Gear. 25 April 2018. Retrieved 25 August 2018.