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8 Series
1997 BMW 8 Series
Germany
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 26, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
BMW
Model
8 Series
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
E31
Seats
4
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
850Ci Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
326 hp
Power (kW)
240 kW
Torque
490 Nm (361 lb-ft)
Top speed
250 km/h
(155 mph)
0–60 mph
6.0 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
6.3 seconds
Displacement
5,379 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,780 mm
(188.2 in)
Width
1,855 mm
(73.0 in)
Height
1,340 mm
(52.8 in)
Wheelbase
2,684 mm
(105.7 in)
Curb weight
1,880 kg
(4,145 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,900 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
85 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
79 mm
(3.1 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
90 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
21.1 litres / 100 km
Highway
9.9 litres / 100 km
Combined
14 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
333 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,554 mm
(61.2 in)
Track, Rear
1,562 mm
(61.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.5 m
Weight
Gross Weight
2,300 kg
(5,071 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
420 kg
(926 lb)
Max Roof Load
75 kg
(165 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
74.1
Central Bore (CB), rear
72.5
Fastening Type
Lug Bolts
Tightening Torque
115 Nm
Rim Material
Alloy
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Steering Wheel
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
320 litres
Seats
Colour & Material
Seat Colour
Black
Stitching Colour
Black
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Headrest, Height
Yes
Second Seat Row
Number of Seats
2
Type of Seat
Adult
Design
Interior Decor Material
Plastic
Interior Decor Colour
Black
Colour
Black
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Left
Right
Engine Compartment, Inner Wing
Right
Car Classification
American Classification
Grand Tourer
British Classification
Grand Tourer
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Spare Parts BETA
Bulb Types
Low Beam
H1
Main Beam
H1
Fog Light, Front
H1
Fog Light, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Positioning-/Parking Lights, Front
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Rear/Brake Light
BA15s (P21W)
Reversing Light
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Front
BA15s (P21W)
Turn Indicators, Side
W2.1×9.5d (W5W)
Turn Indicators, Rear
BA15s (P21W)
Read Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
License Plate Light
SV8.5 (C5W)
8 Series
Model
13 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
8 Series Standard
1989–2024
8 Series Coupe Generations
1 of 3
E31
1989–1999
Year
1997
Powertrain
850Ci Automatic
Horsepower
326 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 5-speed
Gasoline
CoupeCoupe
RWD
Gasoline