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2017 BMW 8-Series Concept
Emotional surfacing also dominates at the rear of the BMW Concept 8-Series, creating a low, highly sculpted tail with maximum width-enhancing effect.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
BMW 8 Series
BMW built the 8 Series in 1989–1999 and 2017–today. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 4 of them, from the 2017 BMW 8-Series to the 2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe. Body styles here: Convertible. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.
- Built
- 1989–1999 and 2017–today
- Brand from
- Germany
- Body styles
- Convertible
- Sold new in
- North America, Europe and Asia
- In the catalog
- 4 cars, 1 of them concepts
How it changed
The most powerful here is the 2019 BMW 8-Series Convertible at 320 hp (239 kW), more than 70% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2019 BMW 8-Series Convertible, in 5.2 s.
Every 8 Series in the catalog
2019 BMW 8-Series Convertible
The proportions of the new BMW 8-Series Convertible reveal a sports car that rides close to the road.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2023 BMW 8-Series Convertible
BMW 8-Series Convertible combines sporting performance with the very highest level of exclusivity as well as the distinctive appeal of open-top driving pleasure.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe
BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe lends even more intense emphasis to the performance character and extravagant presence of these luxury sports cars.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 8-Series Convertible | 320 hp (239 kW) | 502 lb-ft (681 Nm) | 5.2 s | 155 mph (249 km/h) | 2,015 kg (4,442 lb) | 3.0 L inline-6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic Steptronic | 20 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
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