All BMW modelsBMW 8 Series: generations and engines
The BMW 8 Series has been built since 1989 in 4 generations, with 32 engine versions in our catalog (coupe, convertible). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1989–present
Generations4
Engine versions32
Power218–530 hp
Body stylesCoupe, Convertible
FuelGasoline, Diesel
Timeline
BMW 8 Series generations
- 1989–1999
BMW 8 Series (E31)
Engines below - 2018–present
BMW 8 Series (G15)
Engines below - 2019–present
BMW 8 Series Convertible (G14)
Engines below - 2019–present
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)
Engines below
Specs
BMW 8 Series engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
BMW 8 Series (E31)1989–1999 · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 Ci 5.0 (300 hp) | 1989–1994 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 850i (300 hp) | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 6.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 850i (300 hp) Automatic | 1989–1992 | Gasoline | 300 hp (221 kW) | 332 lb-ft (450 Nm) | 7.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 830i 3.0 (218 hp) | 1992 | Diesel | 218 hp (160 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 7.8 s | 150 mph (241 km/h) | |
| 850 Csi 5.6 (380 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 380 hp (279 kW) | 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) | 6 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i 4.0 (286 hp) | 1993–1996 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 295 lb-ft (400 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 850 Ci 5.4 (326 hp) | 1994–1999 | Gasoline | 326 hp (240 kW) | 361 lb-ft (490 Nm) | 6.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840Ci 4.4 (286 hp) | 1995–1999 | Gasoline | 286 hp (210 kW) | 310 lb-ft (420 Nm) | 6.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) |
BMW 8 Series (G15)2018–present · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840d (320 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2018–2020 | Diesel | 320 hp (235 kW) | 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| M850i (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2018–2020 | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.7 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.7 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840d (340 hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Diesel | 340 hp (250 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 4.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 42 mpg (5.6-5.8 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 33 mpg (7.1-7.3 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 31 mpg (7.6-7.8 l/100 km) |
| M850i (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.8 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 24 mpg (9.9-10.0 l/100 km) |
BMW 8 Series Convertible (G14)2019–present · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840d (320 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Diesel | 320 hp (235 kW) | 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.3 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| M850i (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840d (340 hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Diesel | 340 hp (250 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 41 mpg (5.7-6.0 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.5 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 33 mpg (7.2-7.5 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 31 mpg (7.7-8.0 l/100 km) |
| M850i (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 4.0 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 24 mpg (10.0-10.1 l/100 km) |
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe (G16)2019–present · 8 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840d (320 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Diesel | 320 hp (235 kW) | 502 lb-ft (680 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840i (340 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 340 hp (250 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 4.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| M850i V8 (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2019–2020 | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | |
| 840d (340 hp) MHEV xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Diesel | 340 hp (250 kW) | 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) | 5.0 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 42 mpg (5.6-5.9 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.4 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 33 mpg (7.2-7.4 l/100 km) |
| 840i (333 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 333 hp (245 kW) | 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) | 5.1 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 31 mpg (7.6-7.8 l/100 km) |
| M850i V8 (530 hp) xDrive Steptronic | 2020–present | Gasoline | 530 hp (390 kW) | 553 lb-ft (750 Nm) | 3.9 s | 155 mph (250 km/h) | 23 mpg (10.1-10.2 l/100 km) |
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