The sexy
8 Series (BMW
E31) is a V8 or V12 - engined 2door coupe built from 1989 to 1999
with an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph, although with the
limiters removed top speed was estimated at 186 mph.
Worldwide production ceased May 12, 1999, with 30,621 built. BMW is rumored
to have plans to revive the 8 Series name for a potential "four-door
coupe," much like the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class.
Even by today's standards the BMW E31 8 Series is regarded as a supercar, and has become highly desiable now amongst bmw enthusiasts. In its heyday during the nineties the 8 series was one of the most desirable bmw's, competing against top of the range Mercedes and Ferrari's. The 8 Series has become a collectors car, and not one you see on the road much anynore. 8 Series owners are taking good care of their cars and preserving the the life of this famous supercar
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