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BMW E31 8 Series (1990–1999): specs and known issues
The BMW E31 8 Series was produced 1990–1999, in the grand tourer class, per Wikipedia. We do not have repair prices for it yet.
Specs from Wikipedia (revisions listed below)
E31 at a glance
| Production | February 1990 – May 1999 | [1] |
|---|---|---|
| Class | Grand tourer (S) | [1] |
| Body style | Coupe | [1] |
| Layout | Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive | [1] |
| Wheelbase | 2685 mm (105.7 in) | [1] |
| Length | 4780 mm (188.2 in) | [1] |
| Width | 1854 mm (73.0 in) | [1] |
| Height | 1330–1341 mm (52.4–52.8 in) | [1] |
| Curb weight | 1855–1975 kg (4090–4354 lb) | [1] |
- Successor: BMW 8 Series (G15)
Engines offered
Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E31. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.
If you've had work done on one, ask for quotes or share what you paid in the form on any repair page, and it becomes a data point for the next owner.
Generations and body styles
- Next generation: G15 8 Series (2018–2026)
Related models
More 8 Series chassis codes: G15 · G14 · G16
Other BMWs that started in the 1990s: E36 3 Series · E46 3 Series · E39 5 Series · E38 7 Series · E53 X5 · E36/7 Z3 · E36/8 Z3 · E52 Z8 · E36 M3 · E39 M5 · E36/7 Z3 M
Common questions
When was the BMW E31 8 Series produced?
February 1990 – May 1999, per Wikipedia.
Which engines were offered in the BMW E31 8 Series?
Engines whose Wikipedia articles name E31: M60, M62, M70, M73. Check your car's engine code before relying on this list.
Sources
- Wikipedia: BMW 8 Series (E31) (revision 1374595101, read 2026-10-23)
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