The 8 Series Coupé, of which more than 31,000 units had been sold between 1989 and 1999, was a further technological milestone in BMW’s history of coupés: Powered by eight- and twelve-cylinder engines, it was absolutely no problem for this car to reach a top speed of up to 250 km/h (155 mph). A select circle of fans very much enjoyed the unprecedented driving feel offered by this car.

built at	Munich, Germany
price $	$98 500 USD
engine	V12
valvetrain	SOHC 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement	5576 cc / 340.3 in³
bore	86.0 mm / 3.39 in
stroke	80.0 mm / 3.15 in
compression	9.8:1
power	277.4 kw / 372.0 bhp @ 5300 rpm
specific output	66.71 bhp per litre
bhp/weight	bhp per tonne
torque	738.9 nm / 545.0 ft lbs @ 4000 rpm
redline	6400 rpm
body / frame	Unit Steel
driven wheels	Front Engine / RWD
front tires	F 235/45ZR-17
rear tires	R 265/40ZR-17
front brakes	Vented Discs w/ Hydraulic Assist & ABS
f brake size	x 325 mm / x 12.8 in
rear brakes	Vented Discs w/ Hydraulic Assist & ABS
r brake size	x 325 mm / x 12.8 in
front wheels	F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17.0 x 7.9 in
rear wheels	R 43.2 x 22.9 cm / 17.0 x 9.0 in
steering	Recirculating ball w/ Power Assist
curb weight	1923 kg / 4239 lbs
wheelbase	2685 mm / 105.7 in
front track	1554 mm / 61.2 in
rear track	1562 mm / 61.5 in
length	4780 mm / 188.2 in
width	1854 mm / 72.9 in
height	1341 mm / 52.8 in
transmission	6-Speed Manual
gear ratios	4.25:1, 2.53:1, 1.68:1, 1.24:1, 1.00:1, 0.83:1, :1
final drive	4.27:1
top speed	~249.4 kph / 154.9 mph
0 – 60 mph	~5.9 seconds
0 – 100 mph	~14.3 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile	~14.4 second