BMW 8 Series Coupe: Generations History With Key Specs


Technical specs may differ depending on trim

8 Series Gran Coupe G16 facelift 2022

2022 - to present

8 Series Coupe G15 facelift 2022

2022 - to present

2019 8 Series Gran Coupe G16

2019 - 2022

2018 8 Series G15

2018 - 2022

1989 8 Series E31

1989 - 1992

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe G16 facelift 2022

8 Series Gran Coupe G16 facelift 2022

Performance

Engine power


530 hp @ 5500 rpm | 395 kW

Torque


750 Nm @ 1800 rpm | 553 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


3.9 sec

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


250 km | 155 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


4395 cc

Number of cylinders


8

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


89 mm

Transmission Type


8 Steptronic Sport (Automatic)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


V-engine

Piston stroke


88.3 mm

Compression


10.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Direct injection

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Emissions

Emission standard


Euro 6d

Dimensions

Wheelbase


3023 mm | 119 in.

Front track


1627 mm | 64 in.

Rear track


1671 mm | 66 in.

Length


5082 mm | 200 in.

Width


1932 mm | 76 in.

Height


1407 mm | 55 in.

Width including mirrors


2137 mm | 84 in.

Front overhang


953 mm | 38 in.

Rear overhang


1106 mm | 44 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


440 L | 15.5 cu-ft

Max weight


2600 kg | 5733 lbs

Number of doors


4

Curb weight


2010 kg | 4432 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


8J x 20; 9J x 20

Tire size


245/35 R20; 275/30 R20

See detailed specs of BMW 8 Series Coupe 2022 - 2022
Show full details

BMW 8 Series Coupe G15 facelift 2022

8 Series Coupe G15 facelift 2022

Performance

Engine power


530 hp @ 5500 rpm | 395 kW

Torque


750 Nm @ 1800 rpm | 553 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


3.9 sec

Drive type


All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


250 km | 155 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


4395 cc

Number of cylinders


8

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


89 mm

Transmission Type


8 Steptronic Sport (Automatic)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


V-engine

Piston stroke


88.3 mm

Compression


10.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Direct injection

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Emissions

Emission standard


Euro 6d

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2822 mm | 111 in.

Front track


1627 mm | 64 in.

Rear track


1642 mm | 65 in.

Length


4851 mm | 191 in.

Width


1902 mm | 75 in.

Height


1346 mm | 53 in.

Width including mirrors


2137 mm | 84 in.

Front overhang


953 mm | 38 in.

Rear overhang


1076 mm | 42 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


420 L | 14.8 cu-ft

Max weight


2395 kg | 5281 lbs

Number of doors


2

Curb weight


1930 kg | 4256 lbs

Number of seats


4

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


8J x 20; 9J x 20

Tire size


245/35 R20; 275/30 R20

See detailed specs of BMW 8 Series Coupe 2022 - 2022
Show full details

BMW 2019 8 Series Gran Coupe G16

2019 8 Series Gran Coupe G16

Performance

Engine power


320 - 530 hp @ 4400 - 5500 rpm | 239 - 395 kW

Torque


500 - 750 Nm @ 1600 - 1800 rpm | 369 - 553 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


3.9 - 5.2 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive

Top speed


250 km | 155 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


2993 - 4395 cc

Number of cylinders


6, 8

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


82 - 89 mm

Transmission Type


8 Steptronic (Automatic)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Valvetrain


VALVETRONIC

Position of cylinders


Inline, V engine

Piston stroke


88.3 - 94.6 mm

Compression


10.5 - 16.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


7.3 - 13.7 l/100 km | 32.2 - 17.2 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


5.1 - 7.7 l/100 km | 46.1 - 30.5 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


5.9 - 9.9 l/100 km | 39.9 - 23.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Direct injection, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Emissions

CO2 emissions


155 - 226 g/km | 249 - 364 g/mile

Emission standard


Euro 6d-Temp

Dimensions

Wheelbase


3023 mm | 119 in.

Front track


1627 mm | 64 in.

Rear track


1671 mm | 66 in.

Length


5082 mm | 200 in.

Width


1932 mm | 76 in.

Height


1407 mm | 55 in.

Width including mirrors


2137 mm | 84 in.

Front overhang


953 mm | 38 in.

Rear overhang


1106 mm | 44 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (max)


440 L | 15.5 cu-ft

Maximum roof load


75 kg | 165 lbs

Max weight


2435 - 2600 kg | 5369 - 5733 lbs

Number of doors


4

Curb weight


1800 - 1995 kg | 3969 - 4399 lbs

Number of seats


5

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R14; R15, 6.5J x 15

Tire size


165/65 R14; 175/60 R15, 195/60 R15

See detailed specs of BMW 8 Series Coupe 2019 - 2022
Show full details

BMW 2018 8 Series G15

2018 8 Series G15

Performance

Engine power


320 - 530 hp @ 4400 - 5500 rpm | 239 - 395 kW

Torque


500 - 750 Nm @ 1600 - 1800 rpm | 369 - 553 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


3.7 - 5 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4), Rear wheel drive

Top speed


250 km | 155 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


2993 - 4395 cc

Number of cylinders


6, 8

Turbocharger


Yes

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


82 - 89 mm

Transmission Type


8 Steptronic (Automatic)

Position of cylinders


Inline, V engine

Piston stroke


88.3 - 94.6 mm

Compression


10.5 - 16.5 mm

Valves per cylinder


4

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


7.2 l/100 km | 32.7 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


5.1 l/100 km | 46.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


5.9 - 10 l/100 km | 39.9 - 23.5 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Diesel, Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel supply


Diesel Commonrail, Direct injection

Fuel tank


68 L | 18 gallons

Emissions

CO2 emissions


154 - 228 g/km | 248 - 367 g/mile

Emission standard


Euro 6, Euro 6d - TEMP

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2822 mm | 111 in.

Front track


1627 mm | 64 in.

Rear track


1642 mm | 65 in.

Length


4843 - 4851 mm | 191 in.

Width


1902 mm | 75 in.

Height


1341 - 1346 mm | 53 in.

Ride height


121 - 128 mm | 4.8 - 5 in.

Width including mirrors


2137 mm | 84 in.

Front overhang


953 mm | 38 in.

Rear overhang


1076 mm | 42 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


420 L | 14.8 cu-ft

Maximum roof load


75 kg | 165 lbs

Max weight


2225 - 2395 kg | 4906 - 5281 lbs

Number of doors


2

Curb weight


1710 - 1890 kg | 3771 - 4167 lbs

Number of seats


4

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R17, 9J x 20; 11.0J x 20

Tire size


215/60 R17, 245/75 R17, 255/40 ZR20; 295/35 ZR20

See detailed specs of BMW 8 Series Coupe 2018 - 2022
Show full details

BMW 1989 8 Series E31

1989 8 Series E31

Performance

Engine power


218 - 380 hp @ 4000 - 5800 rpm | 163 - 283 kW

Torque


400 - 550 Nm @ 2750 - 4500 rpm | 295 - 406 lb-ft

0 to 100 km/h Acceleration


6 - 7.8 sec

Drive type


Front wheel drive, Rear wheel drive, All wheel drive (4x4)

Top speed


241 - 250 km | 150 - 155 mph

Engine and Transmission

Engine displacement


2993 - 5576 cc

Number of cylinders


12, 6, 8

Engine location


Front, Longitudinal

Cylinder bore


84 - 89 mm

Transmission Type


6 (Manual), 4 (Automatic), 5 (Automatic)

Powertrain


Internal Combustion

Position of cylinders


V engine, Inline

Piston stroke


75 - 90 mm

Compression


8.8 - 18 mm

Valves per cylinder


4, 2

Turbocharger


Yes

Valvetrain


DOHC, -, OHC

Fuel Consumption

Fuel consumption (city)


19.2 - 21.1 l/100 km | 12.3 - 11.1 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (highway)


8.6 - 9.9 l/100 km | 27.4 - 23.8 mpg(USA)

Fuel consumption (combined)


10.3 - 12.8 l/100 km | 22.8 - 18.4 mpg(USA)

Fuel type


Petrol (Gasoline), Diesel

Fuel supply


Multi-point indirect, Diesel Commonrail

Fuel tank


90 L | 23.8 gallons

Dimensions

Wheelbase


2648 - 2685 mm | 104 - 106 in.

Front track


1554 - 1555 mm | 61 in.

Rear track


1560 - 1562 mm | 61 in.

Length


4780 mm | 188 in.

Width


1855 mm | 73 in.

Height


1330 - 1340 mm | 52 - 53 in.

Ride height


140 mm | 5.5 in.

Weight and Capacity

Trunk space (min)


320 - 360 L | 11.3 - 12.7 cu-ft

Max weight


2180 - 2340 kg | 4807 - 5160 lbs

Number of doors


2

Curb weight


1780 - 1900 kg | 3925 - 4190 lbs

Number of seats


4

Wheels and Tires

Rim size


R20, Front wheel rims: 8J x 18, R18, R17, R14

Tire size


195/55 R20, 205/45 R17, Front wheel tires: 245/50 R18, 245/45 R18, 215/60 R17, 185/70 R14

See detailed specs of BMW 8 Series Coupe 1989 - 1992
Show full details
Like this content? Subscribe for updates! And Subscribe to Our YouTube YouTube Channel!