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.
The first-generation 8 Series did get a convertible makeover, but BMW kept it to itself.
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.
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.
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Join Jay Leno and Jason Cammisa as they explore the rare 1994 BMW 850CSi, a V12-powered luxury coupe developed by BMW’s M Division.
In 2025, BMW will celebrate 35 years since the original 8 Series E31 came out. This year, the Z3 roadster turns 30.
A moose wrecked havoc in the garage of a BMW and MINI parts specialist in Sweden where it damaged two E31s and an E36.
BMW design boss Domagoj Dukec shares rare design sketches of the original 8 Series. Some of them illustrate the E31 without the s
Discover the one-of-a-kind E31 858 CSL, a stunning fusion of BMW heritage and modern power. See how this custom build redefines a legend.
Discover the secrets of the rare BMW 850 CSi. Explore its V12 power, advanced tech, and why it's a collector's dream. Click to learn more!
German tuner Manhart has modified a BMW 8 Series (E31) by giving it the M5 E39's V8 engine, complete with 420 horsepower.