BMW 8 Series
The BMW E31 is the first generation of the BMW 8 Series. It is a grand tourer built by BMW from 1990 to 1999 as a 2-door coupé, powered by either a V8 or V12 engine. Whilst it did supplant the original E24 based 6 Series in 1990, it was not a direct successor, but a new model class with a substantially higher price and performance than the 6 Series.
Photo & info: WikipediaSpecifications
From Wikipedia — confirm against the actual car before purchase.- Engine
- 4.0 L M60B40 V8
- Transmission
- 5-speed Auto Getrag ZF 5HP24 V8
- Drivetrain
- Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
- Body
- 2-door coupé
- Class
- Grand tourer (S)
- Wheelbase
- 2,685 mm
- Length
- 4,780 mm
- Width
- 1,854 mm
- Assembly
- Germany: Dingolfing
- Designer
- Klaus Kapitza (1986)
- Predecessor
- BMW 6 Series (E24)
- Successor
- BMW 8 Series (G15)
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