BMW Digs Into Its Archives With Old Prototype Photos
BMW looks back at the 7 Series E38 and 8 Series E31 while the two were still prototypes.
BMW looks back at the 7 Series E38 and 8 Series E31 while the two were still prototypes.
But the 8 Series will indirectly continue with the Skytop and Speedtop special models.
The first-generation 8 Series did get a convertible makeover, but BMW kept it to itself.
The limited-run M850i Gran Coupe is joined by four other special editions exclusive to South Korea.
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The BMW 8 Series ends in 2026, marking the farewell of BMW’s last pure V8 grand tourer and a timeless icon of luxury and design.
BMW delivers the first of 50 Skytop models at BMW Welt. Chassis #001 goes to Andrea Levy in Italy’s 777 Collection.
BMW retires the current 8 Series and Z4 with no confirmed successors, signaling a new focus on future Neue Klasse models.
The coupe still matters to BMW, but timing is uncertain
Only 153 UK-market right-hand drive BMW 850CSi models were ever built. One of them just resurfaced at Pebble Beach — parked next to BMW’s new M850i M Heritage Edition in matching Bright Red.
We were at Monterey Car Week for the debut of the 2026 BMW M850i M Heritage Edition. See our first live photos of this limited-run tribute to the E31.
BMW is sending off the 8 Series with the 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage—limited to 500 units and finished in five legendary E31 colors, with exclusive interior details and 523 hp V8 power.