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BMW 8-Series

Years1989–2026
Generations7
Total variants54
Body stylesConvertible · Sedan · Coupe

The BMW 8-Series is a convertible, sedan and coupe model, produced 1989–2026, spanning 7 generations with 54 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 8-serie Cabrio Facelift 2022 (2022-2026), 8-serie Gran Coupé Facelift 2022 (2022-2026), 8-serie Coupé Facelift 2022 (2022-2026) and 8-serie Cabrio (2019-2022). Body styles across the 8-Series lineage span convertible, sedan and coupe, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 8-serie Cabrio (2019-2022) generation is the most extensively documented, with 9 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

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How many generations does the BMW 8-Series have?

The BMW 8-Series has 7 generations with 54 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the BMW 8-Series produced?

The BMW 8-Series has been produced 1989–2026. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the BMW 8-Series?

The BMW 8-Series is available as Convertible, Sedan, Coupe. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

G15 LCIPlatform · 3 body variants
G14Platform · 2 body variants
G15Platform · 1 body variant
E31Platform · 1 body variant
Across · Coupe

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
8-serie E31 (1989-1999)1989–1999307 hp6.9 s9€96k–€144k
8-serie Coupé G15 (2018-2022)2018–2022418 hp4.4 s9€115k–€232k
8-serie Coupé Facelift 2022 (2022-2026)2022–2026460 hp4.2 s6€136k–€252k