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BMW 8 Series: Trims, Generations & Buyer's Guide
Last updated August 13, 2026
The BMW 8 Series is a luxury grand-touring performance car offered as a coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe. It is known for combining long-distance comfort with strong acceleration, composed handling, and low, dramatic styling.
The 8 Series has consistently paired sports-car pace and driver-focused responses with the comfort expected of a high-end long-distance cruiser. Its modern revival began with sleek two-door models, then broadened into a family when the more practical Gran Coupe arrived. Across the range, the theme remains the same: serious performance without giving up a quiet, richly finished cabin.
Strengths
- It balances quick, confident performance with the comfort needed for long trips.
- The cabin uses premium materials and keeps key controls focused around the driver.
- The coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe give the same basic idea three distinct personalities.
- The Gran Coupe adds genuinely useful rear seating without losing the model’s low, sleek profile.
- Its smooth six-cylinder and V8 engines provide strong power without undermining its refined character.
Who it's for
It suits someone who wants a special-feeling car for daily driving, road trips, and fast back-road travel rather than a stripped-down sports car. The coupe and convertible fit buyers who put style and a close two-seat feel first, while the Gran Coupe makes more sense when rear-seat access and everyday usefulness matter.
BMW 8 Series lineup
The 840i is the calmer entry point, pairing six-cylinder power with the same grand-touring character as the rest of the range. Pick the rear-wheel-drive version for the simplest, most traditional sports-car layout, or the xDrive version when all-wheel-drive traction matters more. Step up to the M850i xDrive for V8 power, standard all-wheel drive, and a more performance-focused personality. The Gran Coupe versions carry those same basic trim identities into a four-door shape with more useful rear seating.
BMW 8 Series generations
From 2019 to 2026, the 8 Series spans 1 generation. The current 2nd Generation — G14/G15/G16 arrived for 2019.
2nd Generation — G14/G15/G16 (2019–2026)
The 8 Series returned after a 20-year absence as the G15 Coupe and G14 Convertible, then expanded with the four-door G16 Gran Coupe for 2020. This generation offered six-cylinder 840i and V8-powered M850i models, with a light styling and touchscreen update for 2023.
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2026Trim changes
The limited-production M850i Edition M Heritage Gran Coupe joins for the generation’s final model year.
2025
The coupe, convertible, Gran Coupe, and ALPINA B8 carry over without significant changes.
2024
Powertrains, chassis hardware, safety equipment, and the 12.3-inch display carry over from 2023.
2023Mid-cycle update
Revised front styling, a standard illuminated kidney grille, and a larger 12.3-inch center touchscreen refresh the lineup.
2022Trim changes
The ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe joins the lineup, while 840i models gain the M Sport Package and upgraded cabin equipment as standard.
2021
Lane Departure Warning becomes standard across the lineup, with only minor equipment and package revisions otherwise.
2020Trim changes
The first four-door Gran Coupe and new six-cylinder 840i trims join the coupe and convertible.
2019New generation
The all-new 8 Series returns to the U.S. as the M850i all-wheel-drive Coupe and Convertible.
What's new by year
See what changed in a specific model year of the BMW 8 Series.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the BMW 8 Series?
The BMW 8 Series is a luxury grand tourer built for fast, comfortable long-distance driving. It has a low, sporty shape, strong gas engines, an adaptive suspension, and a driver-focused cabin rather than the upright feel of a traditional luxury sedan.
Does the BMW 8 Series come as a Coupe, Convertible, or four-door?
Yes. The modern 8 Series comes as a two-door Coupe, a soft-top Convertible, and a four-door Gran Coupe. The Coupe and Convertible have four seats, while the Gran Coupe has five and easier access to the rear.
Does the BMW 8 Series come as a hybrid?
No. The modern 2019–2026 BMW 8 Series uses gas engines. Depending on the version and model year, it has either a turbocharged six-cylinder engine or a twin-turbo V8.
Is the BMW 8 Series offered with all-wheel drive?
Yes. Models carrying the xDrive name have all-wheel drive. Rear-wheel drive is found on six-cylinder 840i versions from 2020 onward, while M850i models pair their V8 with all-wheel drive.
Is the BMW 8 Series comfortable for long trips?
Yes. Long-distance comfort is central to the 8 Series. Its adaptive suspension, supportive luxury seats, premium cabin materials, smooth engines, and stable road manners suit highway travel without removing its sporty feel.
Is the BMW 8 Series practical for carrying adults in back?
The Gran Coupe is the practical choice for rear passengers. It has four doors, five seats, and more rear room. The Coupe and Convertible use a more intimate four-seat layout and put styling and front-seat comfort ahead of easy rear access.
Which generation of the BMW 8 Series will used shoppers find?
Most modern used examples belong to the revived generation introduced as a Coupe and Convertible for 2019. The Gran Coupe followed for 2020, and the whole range received a light styling and screen update for 2023. This generation ends after 2026.
BMW 8 Series Reviews
What owners are saying about the BMW 8 Series.
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“This vehicle is AMAZING! Gorgeous, powerful enough, and can be used for all occasions.”
“This is my second 840! The car looks amazing, and the driving experience is second to none!”
“Beautiful high performance vehicle which integrates all needs yet is comfortable and driver friendly”
“Too complicated for those not cellphone owners. Some feature cannot be accessed unless one owns a cellphone.”
“Limited eye sight for driver, fast, lots of buttons and controls, may pick smaller engine if you want better mileage.”