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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)

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E31 at a glance

ProductionFebruary 1990 – May 1999[1]
ClassGrand tourer (S)[1]
Body styleCoupe[1]
LayoutFront-engine, rear-wheel-drive[1]
Wheelbase2685 mm (105.7 in)[1]
Length4780 mm (188.2 in)[1]
Width1854 mm (73.0 in)[1]
Height1330–1341 mm (52.4–52.8 in)[1]
Curb weight1855–1975 kg (4090–4354 lb)[1]

Engines offered

Engine pages whose Wikipedia car list names the E31. It can include markets or variants, so confirm your engine code.

M60 1992–1996M62 1995–2005M70 1987–1994M73 1993–2002
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Generations and body styles

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

  1. Wikipedia: BMW 8 Series (E31) (revision 1374595101, read 2026-10-23)

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