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    BMW 8 SERIES

    BMW 8 SERIES Reviews

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    You'll find all our BMW 8 Series reviews right here. BMW 8 Series prices range from $194,000 for the 8 Series 840I M Sport Gran Coupe to $380,000 for the 8 Series M8 Competition.

    Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 8 Series's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.

    The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find BMW 8 Series dating back as far as 2000.

    Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the BMW 8 Series, you'll find it all here

    BMW 8 SERIES Reviews

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    BMW M8 2021 review: Competition Gran Coupe

    BMW M8 2021 review: Competition Gran Coupe

    3 Jan 2021 by James Cleary
    The M8 Competition Gran Coupe is the ultimate expression of BMW's flagship four-door coupe. But it's huge performance and substantial price tag beg the question; when is enough enough? Read more
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    BMW 8 Series 2020 review: M850i Gran Coupe long-term

    BMW 8 Series 2020 review: M850i Gran Coupe long-term

    10 Sep 2020 by James Cleary
    One of BMW's fastest four-doors is actually a coupe. You may not agree with the nomenclature, but its had to argue with the idea of spending three months with an M850i Gran Coupe in the garage. Read more
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    BMW M8 2020 review: Competition

    BMW M8 2020 review: Competition

    20 May 2020 by Justin Hilliard
    Positioned as BMW M's flagship model, the M8 Competition coupe is in a tough spot, with most of its oily bits shared with cars and SUVs that cost considerably less money. So, does it really pay to... Read more
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    BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2020 review: M850i xDrive

    BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2020 review: M850i xDrive

    21 Feb 2020 by Matt Campbell
    If you've thought to yourself, "I'd really love a large German sedan thing with lots and lots of power but I don't want an Audi, a Porsche or a Mercedes", then the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe... Read more
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    BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 2019 review: Snapshot

    BMW M850i xDrive Coupe 2019 review: Snapshot

    10 May 2019 by Stephen Corby
    The $272,900 BMW 8 Series Coupe is one of those rare occasions where it pays to pay less. The Coupe is a whole $9000 cheaper than the only other 8 Series variant, the Convertible, but it’s not only... Read more
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    BMW 8 Series 2019 review

    BMW 8 Series 2019 review

    10 May 2019 by Stephen Corby
    Can a car company show off? It seems absurd; the kind of embarrassing, unedifying behaviour that only ego-driven, status-obsessed human beings engage in. Read more
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    BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 2019 review: Snapshot

    BMW M850i xDrive Convertible 2019 review: Snapshot

    10 May 2019 by Stephen Corby
    It’s a rare treat when the convertible version of a beautiful car is actually more attractive than the Coupe or sedan it’s based on, and this is not one of those occasions. While the M850i is a... Read more
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    BMW M850i xDrive 2019 review

    BMW M850i xDrive 2019 review

    29 Oct 2018 by Andrew Chesterton
    The 8 Series has been absent from BMW's model portfolio for close to 20 years, but the M850i xDrive marks its return with a spectacular combination of looks, luxury and thumping performance. Read more
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    Used BMW 8 Series review: 1990-2000

    Used BMW 8 Series review: 1990-2000

    22 Jan 2009 by Graham Smith
    Today GT badges are slapped on anything with alloy wheels but there was a time when it was reserved for great sports touring coupes like BMW 8-Series. The GT, for ‘Grand Touring’, badge began to... Read more

    Pricing guides

    $287,000
    Based on Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)
    Lowest Price
    $194,000
    Highest Price
    $380,000
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    Range and Specs

    VehicleSpecsPrice*
    840I M Sport 3.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO $212,600 2024 BMW 8 SERIES 840I M Sport Pricing and Specs
    840I M Sport 3.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO $197,100 2024 BMW 8 SERIES 840I M Sport Pricing and Specs
    840I M Sport Gran Coupe 3.0L, —, 8 SP AUTO $194,000 2024 BMW 8 SERIES 840I M Sport Gran Coupe Pricing and Specs
    8 M850I Xdrive Gran Coupe 4.4L, —, 8 SP AUTO $294,900 2024 BMW 8 SERIES 8 M850I Xdrive Gran Coupe Pricing and Specs
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    * Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

    BMW 8 SERIES News

    Up and up! BMW Australia increases pricing across entire line-up for the second time this year

    Up and up! BMW Australia increases pricing across entire line-up for the second time this year

    2 May 2023 by Chris Thompson
    Specs up! 2023 pricing for BMW Australia's new cars adjusted with updates across the range

    Specs up! 2023 pricing for BMW Australia's new cars adjusted with updates across the range

    31 Jan 2023 by Chris Thompson
    Is Genesis about to go BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SL hunting? 'A convertible would be our dream', according to luxury brand

    Is Genesis about to go BMW Z4 and Mercedes-Benz SL hunting? 'A convertible would be our dream', according to luxury brand

    29 Oct 2022 by James Cleary
    2022 BMW 8 Series price and features: Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz SL rival's mid-life update adds bigger multimedia screen and more

    2022 BMW 8 Series price and features: Porsche Panamera, Mercedes-Benz SL rival's mid-life update adds bigger multimedia screen and more

    27 Jan 2022 by Tim Nicholson
    2022 BMW 8 Series price and features: Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe rivals' entry-level 840i grade gets Hertiage Edition

    2022 BMW 8 Series price and features: Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe rivals' entry-level 840i grade gets Hertiage Edition

    26 Jul 2021 by Justin Hilliard
    2021 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe pricing and specs detailed: New Audi RS7 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe hits the block

    2021 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe pricing and specs detailed: New Audi RS7 Sportback and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S 4-Door Coupe hits the block

    12 May 2021 by Justin Hilliard
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