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  BMW 8 Series - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) was a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW as a successor for the original BMW 6 Series in 1989.
The 8 Series debuted in Frankfurt at the IAA Auto Show in early September 1989.
The 8 and 6 Series cars had very different character: while the 6 Series was a solid Grand Touring car, the 8 Series was aimed more towards the supercar market.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/BMW_8-Series   (431 words)

  
 BMW 8-Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
But just to prove that newer is not necessarily better, BMW failed to capture anything like the same level of public acceptance when its all-new spiritual successor for the 6-Series was released in the early 1990s.
BMW heard the message loud and clear by 1993 when it launched the V8-powered 840Ci, which sold alongside the V12 version (which became known as the 850Ci) until 1996 when the V12 was unceremoniously dumped.
The only problem is that a late-model BMW 635i Coupe with its classic, high-stepping in-line six-cylinder engine and manual gearbox, is a nicer thing to drive and is also held in higher esteem by enthusiasts.
www.drive.com.au /editorial/article.aspx?id=9698&vf=1   (942 words)

  
 BMW East Coast 8-Fest - european car Magazine
In its heyday, the 8 Series met with lukewarm response from many automotive writers as well as the BMW 6 Series owners the company claimed it was not targeting.
The 8 Series message board on www.roadfly.org is chock full of 8 Series enthusiasts and they have successfully planned and executed two major national meets - the East and West Coast 8-Fests in as many years.
Know Your 8 Series Known major E31 problem areas include the ABS control unit, radiator failures, oil leaks and throttle motors on the V12's, the Nikasil cylinder bore wear problem on V8s produced prior to 3/95 and automatic transmission failures in the 80,000- to 120,000-mile range.
www.europeancarweb.com /events/0409ec_bmwfest   (1359 words)

  
 BMW World - 8 Series Photos and Stories
As the Ferrari roared past, I saw he was being tailed by an 8 Series BMW, an M850CSi.
The BMW was flicking his lights, urging the Ferrari to move over.
It has only been a few years since BMW discontinued the 8 Series coupe, but it sure gets our vote as the most beautiful coupe BMW has ever made.
www.bmwworld.com /weeklypics/8_series.htm   (691 words)

  
 New Bmw 8 Series?!? - Automotive Forums .com Car Chat
I doubt if BMW would make a new 8 series, as it would be treading on the toes of the 6, especially if it had the same engine on the go.
The 8 series would have to be huge, like as big or bigger then a CL. And to distance it from the 6, they would need to put the 6.0 V12 in it.
As much as I love BMW, the new V10, and the new 7-Speed SMG transmission, this is not the car to compete with the SL.
www.automotiveforums.com /vbulletin/t262735.html   (1820 words)

  
 CanadianDriver: Used Vehicle Review - BMW 5-Series, 1997-2003
Dubbed the E39 in BMW chassis-code speak, this new Fiver was an evolution of what had become one of the best all-around cars in the world.
For the 540i line, the numbers vary depending on the year of production, but it's safe to expect the V-8 powered cars to consumer 14 to 15 L/100 km in the city and 9 to 10 L/100 on the highway, depending on whether the car is equipped with a manual or automatic transmission.
Even if the prospect of a new BMW has never been a possibility, your chance to own an example of one of the best sedans ever built is as close as your local used car classifieds.
www.canadiandriver.com /articles/cc/97-03_5-series.htm   (2019 words)

  
 BMW World - BMW 8 Series Parts
The 850CSi was discontinued in 1997 and the series ended in 1999.
BMW Auto Parts at Auto Parts Warehouse Discount pricing, free technical advice, and quality BMW auto parts from Auto Parts Warehouse ensures your BMW will perform like new.
BOB Modified 8(E31) has a large collection of modified 8 Series cars.
www.bmwworld.com /models/8_series.htm   (136 words)

  
 1991-97 BMW 8-Series Prices & Review   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
BMW's familiar "twin-kidney" grille was installed, but the rear-drive 850i wore hidden headlamps, a feature never before seen on BMW models in the U.S. Although its 296-horsepower, 5.0-liter V12 engine came from the 750iL, the new 850i was created with a more sporty demeanor.
The 850i was the first model to use BMW's new Seat-Integrated Belt system, which integrated the belt system into the seat instead of anchoring it to the floor and/or roof pillars.
The Consumer Guide® 1991-97 BMW 8-Series road test gives consumers a quick snapshot of a vehicle's performance with pros, cons, and numeric ratings.
auto.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2337   (1229 words)

  
 BMW 3 Series. Mitsubishi Eclipse. Tatet   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
We have designed four different postcard series with consistent images to provide you with a month-by-month platform to stay connected with past and present clients, in addition to prospects, farm areas and spheres of influence.
The fourth series is an office-exclusive series which features images of your hometown market area.
BMW, abbreviation of Bayerische Motoren Werke (motor works), is a List of German companiesGerman company and manufacturer of quality and.
tatet.com /search-BMW_3_Series.html   (419 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series Registry - Home
This is the place to officially register, research, and update your BMW 8 Series.
Whether it's service records, modifications, or frequently asked questions, this is your site to manage your 8 Series information.
Ahead of its time when introduced in 1989, the 8 Series is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity after the last car was produced May 1999..
www.8coupe.com   (81 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The E-31 8 series began life in America in 1991 with the 850i.
It produced 296 horsepower, and was available with BMWs StepTronic (manumatic) transmission.
The Motorsport division of BMW produced this engine (as shown by the ///M badge).
www.angelfire.com /ny2/cars/8series.html   (229 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series E31 1991-97
Wheel locks, BMW all 1977-03 exc X5 and 7 series 02-03; 17mm head, 28mm long x 12 x 1.5mm thread, silver...
Rear diffuser, mounts under original rear valance, BMW 840/850 E31; the Racing Dynamics rear diffuser was designed to integrate the Racing Dynamics Exhaust and to add a muscular look to this elegant Coupe...
BMW cold air intake, BMW 840i 91 on (E31); polished aluminum; requires some small modifications such as bending brackets to finalize install.
www.electrodyne.cc /search_engine_info/e31.html   (621 words)

  
 Car Prices - BMW 8 Series - a new and used guide
Introduced with a gas-guzzling 5.0-litre V12 engine, comparable in size and weight to the biggest luxury saloons of the day, yet with a cabin that is best described as ‘cosy’, the 8 Series looked very out of place in the economic downturn of the early 1990s.
BMW did its best to promote the car, highlighting the advanced electronics and quiet cruising abilities, but most potential buyers steered clear of BMW showrooms; they were far too busy wondering how they could keep their high-flying jobs.
The 8 Series, however, has endured, with used examples now eagerly sought by enthusiasts.
www.carprices.co.uk /models/Bmw/bmw8series   (276 words)

  
 1991-97 BMW 8-Series Review, Rating, Prices: Consumer Guide®   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
Building upon the idea of its luxurious 750iL sedan, BMW turned to a comparable 2+2 coupe for 1991.
1992 BMW 8-Series: A gearshift interlock was among the few changes to BMW's high-level 2+2 coupe in its second season, to prevent the automatic transmission from shifting out of park unless the brake pedal was applied.
1995 BMW 8-Series: As the 1995 model year began, the 840Ci was the only model to reach dealerships, essentially unchanged.
credit.consumerguide.com /auto/used/reviews/full/index.cfm/id/2337   (1893 words)

  
 1997 BMW 8-Series - Russell's BMW
CarDomain is the place to meet people who are just as crazy about cars as you are.
While the price tag to make my 8 handle like an E46 M3 is very fair, I'll pass for now.
UPDATE 2.21.04 I just found out that the stock brake setup on the 1997 E31 has 4 piston Brembos, which is better than the brake setup on the E31 CSi.
www.cardomain.com /ride/528843?&page_id=528843&poll_action=view   (381 words)

  
 BMW 8-series - Review - QUALITY, ELEGANCE, AND VA-VA-VOOM
One of his favourite models being BMW, he set off to his local BMW dealer (with me!) to have a browse at what they had to offer.
Not long after, his car was sitting on his drive with neighbours constantly looking at it in its treasured spot next to the house.
These cars can be picked up extremely cheaply at around £15000 for an M-reg model (don't be put off by the age) and WILL one day be a collectors item as BMW have ceased the production of them.
www.dooyoo.co.uk /cars/bmw-8-series/341561   (861 words)

  
 Bmw 8 Series Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd sold 3,213 cars last year, up 24.
BMW Msia charts another record 25% growth in 2005
BMW Malaysia Sdn Bhd posted a 25.1% increase in sales for the BMW brand last year, while the MINI brand saw a 20% growth, resulting in a group-wide growth of 24.
www.newsgrabbers.com /beta/sites/bmw8series   (225 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series - About 8Coupe.Com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
The E31 Registry represents the dedicated worldwide BMW 8 Series owners who believe that the BMW 8 Series will become one of the pre-eminent sought-after collector cars from the late 20th century.
Provide a centralized community supporting the documentation and preservation of the 1989-99 BMW 8 Series (engineering platform E31).
Purpose: Catalog 100% of the 30,621 8 Series produced from 1989-99 by end of year (EOY) 2005.
www.8coupe.com /about.htm   (279 words)

  
 BMW Fanatics | The BMW 8 Series |
The 8 series is somewhat of a looser in the BMW range.
However, it may look like a supecar, but, I have to admit that's it's a more refined gran-tourer than an outright sportscar.
The 8 might be repalced soon by a '6 series' sucessor.
www.geocities.com /~bmwfanatic/8.html   (92 words)

  
 1991 BMW 8-Series - Antonio's BMW
I would like to thank everyone from the Bay Bimmers, Roadfly and DTM forums for the wealth of information that is shared, making it the real BMW experience.
This is a recent picture of my 8 in Clearwater Beach, Florida.
These are new pics of my 8 in Clearwater.
www.cardomain.com /ride/305722?&page_id=305722   (430 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series parts - Custom car parts, performance auto parts and truck accessories! OEM and Aftermarket   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
BMW 8 Series parts - Custom car parts, performance auto parts and truck accessories!
With most BMW 8 Series parts in stock, and same day shipping, we are your #1 BMW 8 Series OEM and Aftermarket parts source.
Feed your BMW 8 Series the power it deserves with top-quality, high performance parts from ProStreetOnline.com!
www.prostreetonline.com /parts/bmw/8_series   (440 words)

  
 Shopping.com: Product Features for the 1997 BMW 8 Series
The 1997 8 Series is available in two models - 840Ci and 850Ci coupes.
The 840Ci is equipped with a 4.4-liter, 32 valve V-8 engine and BMWs Adaptive Transmission with Steptronic Control.
The 850Ci also has Electronic Damping Control that adjusts shock absorber settings to any change in road, load or driving condition and Dynamic Stability Control which helps to stabilize the car during understeer and oversteer situations.
www.shopping.com /xPF-BMW_1997_BMW_8_Series   (240 words)

  
 BMW 8 Series Insurance - Save £££s
For a cheap BMW 8 Series Car Insurance quote, click below.
The E31 8 series was introduced in 1989.
All other 8 Series were available until 1999.
www.acceptdirect.co.uk /bmw-8-series.htm   (101 words)

  
 BMW E31 / 8 Series Meetings - Automotive Forums .com Car Chat
BMW E31 / 8 Series Meetings - Automotive Forums.com Car Chat
Everybody who wants can drive the 8 on the track, it's open from 12:15 to 19:30.
The thing that would be nice is to visit several Tuners in Germany, and the thing that would be really GREAT would be that tuners could come with their tuned 8 series to show us their products in real as I’m sure several members would be interested in purchasing some products for their car...
www.automotiveforums.com /vbulletin/t3121.html   (503 words)

  
 The Classic Car Marketplace: BMW 8 Series Wheels/Rims
BMW 8 Series 16" x 7,5" Alloy Wheel
BMW 8 Series 17" x 8" Alloy Wheel
BMW 8 Series 17" x 9" Alloy Wheel
www.findsales.com /parts/bmw-wheels_and_rims/8_series-list.html   (80 words)

  
 1999 BMW 8-Series - Dreamster's BMW
Of course this doesn't look like a BMW 850.
But, believe it or not it IS! Only the body has been thoroughly modified.
12 mechanics from an authorized BMW service worked 8 months 8 hours a day.
www.sounddomain.com /ride/596571   (198 words)

  
 Beyond.ca - Car Forums - New BMW 8 Series??
I quess that it will become bigger than the 7 series, and hopefully with that "firebird kinda " nose.
I think the Z8 will cover that halo car market for now.
BMW doesn't have as big as a war chest as MB, so I don't think a V12 8 will be back anytime soon.
forums.beyond.ca /showthread.php?threadid=58675   (241 words)

  
 8 Series (E31) [Archive] - Bimmerforums - The Ultimate BMW Forum
Pacific Northwest 8 Series Meeting Sum-up, from Seattle, Portland, and Vancouver...
Mid 90's MB S Coupe versus 8 Series
Can a 6' 8'' guy fit in a 8 series?
forums.bimmerforums.com /forum/archive/index.php/f-55.html   (319 words)

  
 Bmw 8 series   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
This simple yet amazing product, which science shows can increase the MPG of your Bmw 8 series using three processes discovered by General Motors.
The achievements of this similar device are so noteworthy to the environmental community that ‘Commercial News’ magazine featured it as their cover story in June 2000.
The 'Easy Fuel Saver' comes complete with easy to understand fitting instructions to help you fit it to your Bmw 8 series.
www.speedydelivery.co.uk /easy-fuel-saver/bmw-8-series.shtml   (593 words)

  
 BMW 7 & 8 SERIES
Get the down force and cool look you have been looking for at Street Beat Customs.
BMW 7 Series 88-94 3 Leg Custom Wing w/ 15.5"/ 60 Led Light
BMW 840 / 850 90-97 Thruster Style Wing w/ 18" Light
www.streetbeatcustoms.com /78series.html   (109 words)

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