BMW 8-Series
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.
Choose your 8-Series generation.
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.
What would this actually cost you?
- Depreciation€60,659
- Fuel / energy€10,500
- Insurance€3,750
- Maintenance€3,000
- Road tax€3,820
Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.
Main rivals
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BMW 8-Series: names by market
This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.
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How performance changed across generations
| Generation | Power | 0–100 km/h | Variants | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-serie E31 (1989-1999)1989–1999 | 307 hp | 6.9 s | 9 | €96k–€144k | ★ 2.7 |
| 8-serie Coupé G15 (2018-2022)2018–2022 | 418 hp | 4.4 s | 9 | €115k–€232k | ★ 3.6 |
| 8-serie Coupé Facelift 2022 (2022-2026)2022–2026 | 460 hp | 4.2 s | 6 | €136k–€252k | ★ 3.5 |