“King of the highway, the M850ix delivers luxurious comfort and intelligent, explosive performance way beyond 99.9% of all other vehicles on the road. Makes me feel glad for my good fortune to own and get to live with one! Also makes me feel and know that I have to improve my knowledge and driving skills to be worthy of this great machine. I often take the long way home.”
2024 BMW 8 Series: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2024 BMW 8 Series is almost entirely a carryover from 2023. The one identified equipment change is that leather seating on the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe shifted from standard to optional.
About the 2024 BMW 8 Series
2nd-generation 8 Series revival (G14 Convertible, G15 Coupe, G16 Gran Coupe), second model year after the 2023 mid-cycle refresh; the Gran Coupe itself is in its 1st generation.
BMW positions the 8 Series as a luxury grand tourer that blends strong acceleration, long-distance comfort, and expressive low-slung styling. Coupe and Convertible versions focus on two-person touring with small rear seats, while the Gran Coupe adds four doors and more useful passenger space. Smooth turbocharged engines, adaptive chassis hardware, a quiet cabin, and three body styles distinguish it from more narrowly focused sports cars and traditional luxury sedans.
The 2024 range covers two-door Coupe and Convertible models plus the four-door Gran Coupe, with a 335-hp six-cylinder in the 840i and a 523-hp V8 in the M850i. The 612-hp ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe sits at the top with ALPINA-specific chassis tuning, while dual 12.3-inch displays and Harman Kardon audio are signature features across the lineup.
What changed, by category
Interior equipment
Leather seating on the ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe changed from standard to optional. No other significant lineup changes were identified.
2024 BMW 8 Series specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes | Automatic, 8-Spd Sport w/Sport & Manual Modes |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 21 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 335 hp | 335 hp | 335 hp | 523 hp | 335 hp | 523 hp | 612 hp |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft | 553 lb-ft | 590 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 10–12.4 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft | 15.5 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 29.5 in | 36.6 in | 29.5 in | 29.5 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in | 36.6 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| 360 Camera | |||||||
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| LED Headlights | |||||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||||
| Power Retractable Soft Top | |||||||
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| Bluetooth | |||||||
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| Premium Audio | |||||||
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| 4-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | |||||||
| Aluminum Interior Trim | |||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||||
| Folding Rear Seat | |||||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||||
| Heated Rear Seats | |||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||||
| Leather Seats | |||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||||
| Rear Window Shades | |||||||
| Remote Start | |||||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||||
| Wood Interior Trim | |||||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2024 BMW 8 Series compared with the 2023 model?
The only identified change for 2024 is that leather seating on the ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe became optional rather than standard. The rest of the 8 Series carried over without significant changes.
Was the 2024 BMW 8 Series redesigned?
No, the 2024 BMW 8 Series was not redesigned or refreshed. It is the second model year after the styling and infotainment update introduced for 2023.
Did the 2024 BMW 8 Series get different engines?
No, the 2024 engine lineup carried over. The 840i uses a 335-hp turbocharged six-cylinder, the M850i has a 523-hp twin-turbo V8, and the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe has a 612-hp twin-turbo V8.
Did the 2024 BMW 8 Series receive new screens or safety equipment?
No, its display setup and safety equipment did not receive lineup-wide changes for 2024. The 12.3-inch center screen, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and optional advanced driver-assistance packages carried over.
Which body styles were part of the 2024 BMW 8 Series lineup?
The 2024 BMW 8 Series included the two-door Coupe and Convertible and the four-door Gran Coupe. The high-performance ALPINA B8 was a Gran Coupe.
2024 BMW 8 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2024 BMW 8 Series.
4.5
2024 BMW 8 Series
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“If you like room and luxury stick with the 750. I wish I would have stayed with the 750 over the M8”
“I have owned many different BMW models, this is by far the best model I've ever driven.”