BMW 8 Series (E31)

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	1989–1999 31,062 built[1]
Assembly	Germany
Class	Grand tourer
Body style	2-door coupé
Layout	FR layout
Engine	4.0 L M60 V8 4.4 L M62 V8 5.0-5.6 L M70 V12 5.4 L M73 V12
Transmission	4-speed automatic 5-speed automatic 6-speed manual
Wheelbase	2,685 mm (105.7 in)[2]
Length	4,780 mm (188 in)
Width	1,854 mm (73.0 in)
Height	1,341 mm (52.8 in)
Curb weight	1,830 kg (4,000 lb) (840) 1,975 kg (4,350 lb) (850)[3]
Related	McLaren F1
Designer(s)	Klaus Kapitza (1986)