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| Class | | Class | ||
| | | Grand Tourer | ||
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| Body Style | | Body Style | ||
| | | 2 dr Coupe | ||
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| Length | | Length | ||
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| Transmission | | Transmission | ||
| | | 6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Steptronic, RWD | ||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Engine | | Engine | ||
| | | 4.4L DOHC V8<br>5.0L SOHC V12 | ||
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| Power | | Power | ||
| | | '''V8''' | ||
210 kW @ 5700 rpm<br>427 Nm of [[torque]] @ 3900 rpm | |||
'''V12''' | |||
220 kW @ 5200 rpm<br>450 Nm of [[torque]] @ 4100 rpm | |||
|- style="vertical-align:top;" | |- style="vertical-align:top;" | ||
| Similar | | Similar | ||
| | | [[Jaguar XK8]] | ||
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| Designer | | Designer | ||
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''' | The '''BMW 8 Series''' (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by [[BMW]] from 1989 to 1999. | ||
While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1989, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price point and performance than the 6 series. The 8 Series was designed as a direct competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and S-Class coupes (later renamed the CL-Class). | |||
The BMW 8 Series was BMW's flagship car while in production. A new vehicle cost around US$100,000 and had an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), although with the limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built. | |||
BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point. | |||
See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[ | See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[BMW 8 Series Review]]'''. | ||
===Recent Changes=== | ===Recent Changes=== | ||
===Styles and Major Options=== | ===Styles and Major Options=== | ||
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===Reliability=== | ===Reliability=== | ||
Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here. | ||
All engines are robust and reliable if properly serviced and the ZF Atomatic gearboxes would give no trouble. However, the computers in the 8 Series can give trouble but they're not unreliable as other modern cars' electronics. The front indicators are easy to break and are expensive to replace. Plastics are prone to damage and are also expensive to repair or replace. | |||
===Safety=== | ===Safety=== | ||
* Driver's Airbag | |||
* Front passenger Airbag (Added in 1994) | |||
* Anti-lock Brakes | |||
* Traction Control System | |||
===Photos=== | ===Photos=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Image:1997bmw8serie.jpg | |||
Image:Bmw-8-series.jpg | |||
Image:Large8series art car.jpg|BMW 8 Series Art Car | |||
Image:Download 2 3.jpg | |||
Image:850csi engine 800.jpg | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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===Colors=== | ===Colors=== | ||
* Arctic Silver | |||
* Oxford Green Metallic | |||
* Gunmetal Grey | |||
* Titanium Silver | |||
* Mauritius Blue | |||
===Main Competitors=== | ===Main Competitors=== | ||
* [[Jaguar XK8]] | |||
* [[Porsche 928]] | |||
* [[Honda NSX]] | |||
==Hybrid Models== | ==Hybrid Models== | ||
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{{BMW}} | {{BMW}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/02/the-bmw-m8-that-never-was/ The BMW M8 that never was...] | |||
[[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] | [[Category:Pages with the First Anniversary Infobox Upgrade]] |
Latest revision as of 21:33, 2 July 2010
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Class | Grand Tourer |
Body Style | 2 dr Coupe |
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Transmission | 6 speed Manual 4 speed Automatic 5 speed Steptronic, RWD |
Engine | 4.4L DOHC V8 5.0L SOHC V12 |
Power | V8
210 kW @ 5700 rpm V12 220 kW @ 5200 rpm |
Similar | Jaguar XK8 |
Designer | {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}} |
The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999.
While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1989, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price point and performance than the 6 series. The 8 Series was designed as a direct competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and S-Class coupes (later renamed the CL-Class).
The BMW 8 Series was BMW's flagship car while in production. A new vehicle cost around US$100,000 and had an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), although with the limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built.
BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.
See Wikicars' comprehensive BMW 8 Series Review.
Recent Changes
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All engines are robust and reliable if properly serviced and the ZF Atomatic gearboxes would give no trouble. However, the computers in the 8 Series can give trouble but they're not unreliable as other modern cars' electronics. The front indicators are easy to break and are expensive to replace. Plastics are prone to damage and are also expensive to repair or replace.
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- Front passenger Airbag (Added in 1994)
- Anti-lock Brakes
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