2026 BMW 8 Series
Starting MSRP
$91,700
to $116,000
About the 2026 BMW 8 Series
The 2026 BMW 8 Series remains the pinnacle of high-performance luxury coupe design, blending breathtaking aesthetics with serious road presence. Its low-slung silhouette, just 53.0 inches tall and 191.2 inches long, hints at the athletic spirit within. Power delivery is immediate, whether you opt for the turbocharged inline-six delivering 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque, or the exhilarating V8 in the M850i trims. Driving dynamics are razor-sharp, managed through a responsive 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, ensuring every journey feels purposeful. This is German engineering perfected, offering a sublime blend of grand touring comfort and the immediate response demanded by driving enthusiasts, all built around a commanding 111.1-inch wheelbase.
Key Highlights
Potent Inline-Six
The standard engine provides 335 horsepower and robust 369 lb-ft of torque, delivering surprising acceleration for an executive GT car.
Sculpted Dimensions
With a sleek 53.0-inch height and a wide 74.9-inch stance, the 2026 BMW 8 Series achieves an aggressive, planted look that suggests unparalleled cornering grip.
GT Capacity
Despite its coupe profile, the 8 Series offers a usable 14.8 cubic feet of cargo space, suitable for weekend luggage runs.
Driver Focused Cabin
Front occupants enjoy substantial room with 42.1 inches of legroom, ensuring comfort even on lengthy transcontinental drives.
Best For
The Executive Performance Seeker
- They demand a premium driving tool that starts around $91,700 and features a standard RWD layout for pure driving feedback.
The Weekend Road Warrior
- This individual values the option of All-Wheel Drive in the 840i xDrive trims for year-round confidence coupled with seating for four passengers.
The Design Connoisseur
- The buyer appreciates the vehicle's commitment to aesthetic drama, encapsulated by its low roofline and expansive 111.1-inch wheelbase.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $100,500 | rear wheel drive | 335 hp | - |
| 840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $91,700 | rear wheel drive | 335 hp | - |
| 840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $103,500 | all wheel drive | 335 hp | - |
| 840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | $94,700 | all wheel drive | 335 hp | - |
| M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | $116,000 | all wheel drive | 523 hp | - |
| M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | $107,300 | all wheel drive | 523 hp | - |
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Features Comparison
Feature
840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A)
M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
| Feature | 840i 2dr Convertible (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i 2dr Coupe (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | 840i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbo 8A) | M850i xDrive 2dr Convertible AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) | M850i xDrive 2dr Coupe AWD (4.4L 8cyl Turbo 8A) |
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| Safety (34 features) | ||||||
| Adaptive Headlights | ||||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||||
| Brake Assist | ||||||
| Brake Drying | ||||||
| Brake Preparation System | ||||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags (with Head Protection Chamber) | — | — | — | |||
| Dual Rear Side-Mounted Airbags (with Head Protection Chamber) | — | — | — | |||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||||
| Front Head Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Power Adjustable Headrests | ||||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||||
| LATCH System | ||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||||
| Rear Fixed Headrests | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Head Airbags | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Rear Integrated Headrests | — | — | — | |||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||||
| Self-Leveling Headlights | ||||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||||
| Traction Control System | ||||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 3.0 L | 4.4 L | 4.4 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||||
| Horsepower | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 335 hp @ 5000 rpm | 523 hp @ 5500 rpm | 523 hp @ 5500 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 | inline 6 | V8 | V8 |
| Number of Valves | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 32 | 32 |
| Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 369 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm | 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm | 553 lb-ft @ 1800 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (8 features) | ||||||
| Center Differential Type | — | — | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | — |
| Drivetrain Type | rear wheel drive | rear wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Rear Differential Type | Limited Slip | Limited Slip | — | — | — | — |
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
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| Fuel (3 features) | ||||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 0/0 mi. | 0/0 mi. | 0/0 mi. | 0/0 mi. | 0/0 mi. | 0/0 mi. |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (recommended) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Warranty (5 features) | ||||||
| Basic Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Complimentary Scheduled Maintenance | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. | 12 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. | 4 yr./ 50000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. | 4 yr./ unlimited mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (23 features) | ||||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror | ||||||
| Cruise Control | ||||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||||
| Dual Zone Climate Control | ||||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | ||||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||||
| Front Parking Sensors | — | — | — | |||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Power Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Push Button Start | ||||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | — | |||
| Rear View Camera | ||||||
| Transmission Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | ||||||
| Wireless Charging Pad | ||||||
| In Car Entertainment (14 features) | ||||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon | Harman/Kardon |
| Satellite Radio | ||||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Speaker System | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 16 |
| Speed Sensitive Volume Control | ||||||
| Stereo Power | 408W | 464W | 408W | 464W | 408W | 464W |
| Subwoofer Count | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Surround Audio | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete | Discrete |
| USB Port | ||||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||||
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Reverse Tilt Passenger Mirror | ||||||
| Frontseats (22 features) | ||||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way |
| Driver Seat Thigh Extension | ||||||
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. | 38.9 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. | 42.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | — | — | — | — | ||
| Front Seat Type: Sport | — | — | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. | 57.2 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way | 2-way |
| Passenger Seat Memory Settings | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way | 14-way |
| Passenger Seat Thigh Extension | ||||||
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Premium Leather | ||||||
| Rearseats (4 features) | ||||||
| Rear Head Room | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. | 34.7 in. | 33.6 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. | 29.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. | 45.7 in. | 46.9 in. |
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||||
| Run Flat Tires | ||||||
| Tire Size | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/35R19 | 275/30R | 275/30R |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 19 x 9.0 in | 20 x 9.0 in | 20 x 9.0 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||||
| Clock | ||||||
| Compass | ||||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||||
| Tachometer | ||||||
| Trip Computer | ||||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||||
| 0-60 mph Acceleration Time | 5.0 seconds | 4.7 seconds | 4.6 seconds | 4.4 seconds | 3.9 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. | 12.4 cu.ft. | 14.8 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany | Germany |
| Curb Weight | 4156 lbs. | 3902 lbs. | 4266 lbs. | 4012 lbs. | 4691 lbs. | 4427 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 5115 lbs. | 4905 lbs. | 5203 lbs. | 5027 lbs. | 5545 lbs. | 5280 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 4.6 in. | 4.8 in. | 4.6 in. | 4.8 in. | 4.9 in. | 5.0 in. |
| Height | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. | 53.0 in. |
| Length | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. | 191.2 in. |
| Maximum Payload | 877 lbs. | 911 lbs. | 862 lbs. | 939 lbs. | 833 lbs. | 831 lbs. |
| Turning Circle | 38.2 ft. | 38.2 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. | 39.0 ft. |
| Wheelbase | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. | 111.1 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. | 84.1 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. | 74.9 in. |
| Telematics (9 features) | ||||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||||
| Concierge Service | ||||||
| Destination Download | ||||||
| Emergency Service | ||||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||||
| Mobile Internet Access | ||||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the basic performance figures for the entry-level 2026 8 Series trims?
The base 840i models utilize a 3.0L 6-cylinder Turbo engine that puts out 335 horsepower and 369 lb-ft of torque. This power is managed through a standard 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission driving the rear wheels.
How much passenger space is there in the rear seat of the 2026 BMW 8 Series Coupe?
While the front legroom is generous at 42.1 inches, rear legroom in the 4-passenger coupe is comparatively limited at 29.5 inches, positioning it best for occasional adult passengers or children.
Which trims of the 2026 8 Series offer an All-Wheel Drive configuration?
Both the 840i and the higher-tier M850i xDrive models are available with the xDrive AWD system, contrasting with the standard rear-wheel drive configuration of the non-xDrive 840i versions.
What is the expected fuel requirement for maximizing the 2026 8 Series performance?
The 2026 BMW 8 Series recommends the use of premium unleaded fuel to ensure the turbochargers and high-compression engines operate at peak efficiency and output.
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