The BMW 8-serie E31 (1989-1999) was offered with 7 distinct engine configurations across its trim range.
| Engine | Power | Torque | Transmission | Drive | Top speed | 0-100 km/h | Consumption | Available on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.6L Petrol | 380 hp | 550 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.0 s | 18.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 5.4L Petrol | 326 hp | 490 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.3 s | 14.0 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 5.0L Petrol | 299 hp | 450 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.4 s | 12.9 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 5.0L Petrol | 299 hp | 450 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.8 s | 13.0 l/100km | 2 trims |
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 420 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.0 s | 12.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 4.4L Petrol | 286 hp | 420 Nm | Manual | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 6.6 s | 12.8 l/100km | 1 trim |
| 4.0L Petrol | 286 hp | 400 Nm | Automatic | Rear Wheel Drive | 250 km/h | 7.4 s | 11.4 l/100km | 1 trim |
Each row is a distinct mechanical configuration — engine size, power output, transmission, drivetrain and fuel type — deduplicated across equipment trims that share the same engine. Trim-only differences (interior, wheels, options) do not create a separate row.