BMW 8 Series - Revision history

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	==External Links==		==External Links==
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	\| Class		\| Class
	\| ~~{{{Class}}}~~		\| Grand Tourer
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	\| Body Style		\| Body Style
	\| ~~{{{Body-Style}}}~~		\| 2 dr Coupe
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	\| Length		\| Length
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	\| Transmission		\| Transmission
	\| ~~{{{transmission + drive}}}~~		\| 6 speed Manual<br>4 speed Automatic<br>5 speed Steptronic, RWD
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	\| Engine		\| Engine
	\| ~~{{{engine}}}~~		\| 4.4L DOHC V8<br>5.0L SOHC V12
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	\| Power		\| Power
	\| ~~{{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}~~		\| '''V8'''
			210 kW @ 5700 rpm<br>427 Nm of [[torque]] @ 3900 rpm

			'''V12'''

			220 kW @ 5200 rpm<br>450 Nm of [[torque]] @ 4100 rpm
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	\| Similar		\| Similar
	\| ~~{{{similar (competition)}}}~~		\| [[Jaguar XK8]]
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	\| Designer		\| Designer
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	BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.		BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.

	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[~~Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL>~~ Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[BMW 8 Series Review]]'''.

	===Recent Changes===		===Recent Changes===
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	===Reliability===		===Reliability===
	Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.		Warranty options and scheduled maintainence information should be mentioned here.

			All engines are robust and reliable if properly serviced and the ZF Atomatic gearboxes would give no trouble. However, the computers in the 8 Series can give trouble but they're not unreliable as other modern cars' electronics. The front indicators are easy to break and are expensive to replace. Plastics are prone to damage and are also expensive to repair or replace.

	===Safety===		===Safety===
	~~This section should reference points on safety ratings and features of the vehicle.~~		* Driver's Airbag
			* Front passenger Airbag (Added in 1994)
			* Anti-lock Brakes
			* Traction Control System

	===Photos===		===Photos===
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	===Colors===		===Colors===
	~~List the colors that the particular <MODEL> is offered in.~~		* Arctic Silver
			* Oxford Green Metallic
			* Gunmetal Grey
			* Titanium Silver
			* Mauritius Blue

	===Main Competitors===		===Main Competitors===
	~~Create links to other <MAKE> <MODEL> pages in this section.~~		* [[Jaguar XK8]]
			* [[Porsche 928]]
			* [[Honda NSX]]

	==Hybrid Models==		==Hybrid Models==

Red marquis at 06:06, 10 March 2008

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	'''~~Use the following MODEL TEMPLATE as the foundation for the Wikicars' Model page:'''~~		The '''BMW 8 Series''' (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by [[BMW]] from 1989 to 1999.

	Start off with a brief Introduction to the particular MODEL. Please DO NOT use the same Introduction text from the [[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]] page, but rather paraphrase ideas relevant to grasp an overall scope of the [[automobile\|vehicle]].

	'''~~Please include the following line at the bottom of this section. Please replace [[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]] with the proper text:'''~~

	~~See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.~~

	~~The BMW 8 Series~~ (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999.

	While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1989, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price point and performance than the 6 series. The 8 Series was designed as a direct competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and S-Class coupes (later renamed the CL-Class).		While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1989, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price point and performance than the 6 series. The 8 Series was designed as a direct competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and S-Class coupes (later renamed the CL-Class).
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	BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.		BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.

			See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.

			===Recent Changes===

	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===

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Recent Changes

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	See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.		See Wikicars' comprehensive '''[[Wikicars:Model Review Template\|<MODEL> Review]]'''.

	~~===Recent Changes===~~		The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) is a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999.
	~~Mention any minor facelifts or major changes made~~ to the ~~[[automobile\|~~vehicle~~]] here~~.
			While it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1989, a common misconception is that the 8 Series was developed as a successor. However, it was actually an entirely new class aimed at a different market, with a substantially higher price point and performance than the 6 series. The 8 Series was designed as a direct competitor to the upcoming Mercedes-Benz SL-Class and S-Class coupes (later renamed the CL-Class).

			The BMW 8 Series was BMW's flagship car while in production. A new vehicle cost around US$100,000 and had an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h), although with the limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph (299 km/h). Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built.

			BMW is rumored to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class. The existing E63/E64 6-Series two-door coupe currently completes with the CLS-Class in that price point.

	===Styles and Major Options===		===Styles and Major Options===

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Pricing

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Photos

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