The flagship coupe—a stunning, powerful, and luxurious grand tourer that’s BMW’s halo car. The E31 was a V12-powered icon; the G15 is a modern masterpiece.
The 8 Series is a front-engine, rear-drive or AWD (xDrive), unibody flagship grand tourer coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe. E31 (1990-1999): 4.0L M60 V8 (282 hp), 4.4L M62 V8 (282 hp), or 5.0L V12 (296 hp). Transmissions: 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. G14/G15/G16 (2019-2026): 3.0L B58 I6 (335 hp), 4.4L N63 V8 (523 hp), or 4.4L S63 V8 (617 hp in M8). Transmissions: 8-speed auto.
The 8 Series is reliable for a flagship coupe. The M60 and M62 V8s have timing chain guide issues—it’s a big repair. The V12 is complex. The B58 I6 is excellent. The N63 V8 has turbo issues—avoid early N63s. The 8 Series is a reliable flagship coupe if maintained properly.
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