The BMW 8 Series: History, Models, Differences


The first-generation 6 Series (E24), from 1976 through 1989 in particular, was a sales darling, racking up over 86,000 units by the end of its 13-year production run.

With dollar signs in its eyes and the precedent set for a successful big-money, hi-tech BMW coupe, BMW fixed its sights on Aston Martin's and Mercedes-Benz's top-dollar grand tourers with the initial design and conceptual development of the range-topping BMW 8 Series in 1981. Read the full article here

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