They took a 1990 BMW E31 8 Series Coupe, in its 850i shape, and extracted the original 5.0-liter V12 M70 engine, which delivered 286 horsepower.

Most BMW fans have a love/hate relationship with the original “E31” 8 Series. On the one hand, it’s a gorgeous, classically ’80s-looking grand-touring coupe that was available with a V12 ...

BMW's first generation of the 8 Series came with V8 and V12 muscle, with displacements of 4.0 through 5.6 liters. Although it was a forward-looking machine for 1989, the 8er didn't sell exactly well.

The E31 Generation Before we talk about the models that never made it, let's have a look at the E31 8 Series models that did. Although debuting in 1990, the development of the BMW 8 Series began ...

This heavily altered 1990 BMW 850i is listed for nearly $20,000 by a UK dealership. The E31’s bodykit, black-yellow interior, and oversized wing clash with classic design. Its 296-hp 5.0-liter ...

The BMW 858 CSL is a unique restomod-style creation based on the E31 8-Series. Key features include a V10 engine swap from the E60 M5, paired with a manual gearbox.

This BMW ‘858CSL’ Is the Coolest E31 8 Series Build We’ve Ever Seen Reyn Speed Shop's monster 8 Series packs a stroked 5.8-liter version of the E60 M5's V10, a six-speed manual, and a carbon ...