BMW 8 Series Specs by Generation
By CarWhere Research · Updated
CarWhere lists 13 US-market BMW 8 Series trims across 1 chassis code (G14, 2019–2025), with engine code, power, torque, 0–60, weight and launch MSRP. The G14 makes 335–617 hp (840i to M8 Competition); quickest tested 0–60 is 2.7 s.
G14/G15/G16 8 Series (2019–2025) specs
Chassis codes: G15 coupe · G14 convertible · G16 gran coupe · LCI (facelift) from the 2023 model year
What changed in the G14
The 8 Series returned to the US for 2019 after about 20 years, first as the V8 M850i xDrive coupe and then a soft-top convertible. For 2020 BMW added the four-door Gran Coupe, the six-cylinder 840i in rear- and all-wheel drive, and the M8 and M8 Competition with a 600-617 hp S63 V8. The 2023 update brought a larger 12.3-inch center screen and styling tweaks, and the US M8 became Competition-only. Production of the line ended in 2025.
| Trim | Model years | Body | Engine code | Engine | Power (hp) | Torque (lb-ft) | Drive | Transmission | 0–60 mph (s) | Top speed (mph) | Curb weight (lb) | Base MSRP (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 840iTop speed 130 mph, or 155 mph with performance tires. MSRP excludes the $995 destination charge and rose $100 for 2021. | 2020–2025 | Coupe | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 4.7 automatic | 130 | 3,933 | $87,900 |
| 840i xDriveTop speed 130 mph, or 155 mph with performance tires. | 2020–2025 | Coupe | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 4.4 automatic | 130 | 4,081 | $90,800 |
| 840i | 2020–2025 | Convertible | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 5.0 automatic | 130 | 4,211 | $97,400 |
| 840i xDrive | 2020–2025 | Convertible | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 4.6 automatic | 130 | 4,356 | $100,300 |
| 840iTop speed 130 mph, or 155 mph with performance tires. Car and Driver's test car weighed 4,201 lb. | 2020–2025 | Gran Coupe | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | RWD | 8-speed automatic | 4.9 automatic · 4.7† automatic | 130 | 4,262 | $84,900 |
| 840i xDrive | 2020–2025 | Gran Coupe | B58 | 3.0L turbo inline-6 | 335 | 368 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 4.6 automatic | 130 | 4,381 | $87,800 |
| M850i xDriveLaunch model of the 8 Series' US return. The 3.3 s tested time is from Car and Driver's 8-Series test car. Top speed electronically limited. MSRP excludes the $995 destination charge and was unchanged for 2020 and 2021. | 2019–2025 | Coupe | N63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 523 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 3.6 automatic · 3.3† automatic | 155 | 4,478 | $111,900 |
| M850i xDriveUS market launch March 2019. | 2019–2025 | Convertible | N63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 523 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 3.8 automatic | 155 | 4,736 | $121,400 |
| M850i xDrive | 2020–2025 | Gran Coupe | N63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 523 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 3.7 automatic | 155 | 4,758 | $108,900 |
| M8Top speed 155 mph, or 189 mph with M Driver's Package. Curb weight and MSRP are the coupe (convertible 4,560 lb, $142,500). From 2023 the US M8 was sold only as a Competition model. | 2020–2022 | Coupe, Convertible | S63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 600 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 3.1 automatic · 3.2 automatic | 155 | 4,295 | $133,000 |
| M8 CompetitionTop speed 155 mph, or 189 mph with M Driver's Package (190 mph quoted for 2023). Curb weight and MSRP are the coupe (convertible 4,560 lb, $155,500). The 2023 update added a 12.3-inch center display. | 2020–2025 | Coupe, Convertible | S63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 617 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 3.0 automatic · 3.1 automatic · 2.5† automatic | 155 | 4,295 | $146,000 |
| M8MSRP is the 2021 figure from BMW's model-year update; launch-year price and Gran Coupe-specific performance figures not confirmed. | 2020–2022 | Gran Coupe | S63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 600 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | — | — | — | $130,000 (2021) |
| M8 CompetitionUS MSRP not confirmed from a primary source; Car and Driver's test car stickered at $167,245. | 2020–2025 | Gran Coupe | S63 | 4.4L twin-turbo V8 | 617 | 553 | AWD (xDrive) | 8-speed automatic | 2.7† automatic | — | — | — |
Sources for the G14: BMW Group PressClub USA — The All-New 2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe · BMW Group PressClub USA — The 2020 BMW 840i and 840i xDrive Coupe and Convertible · BMW Group PressClub USA — The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe · BMW Group PressClub USA — The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible · BMW Group PressClub USA — 2023 BMW M8 Competition · BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW Model Year 2020 Update Information · Car and Driver — 2023 BMW 8-Series Review, Pricing, and Specs · Car and Driver — 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Is the Prettier and Practical 8-Series (test) · BMW Group PressClub USA — The All-New 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Pricing · BMW Group PressClub USA — The First-Ever 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible · BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW Model Year 2021 Update Information · Car and Driver — 2023 BMW M8 Review, Pricing and Specs · Car and Driver — Tested: 2021 Audi RS7 vs. BMW M8 GC vs. Mercedes-AMG GT63 S
0–60 mph figures are BMW-claimed unless marked † (instrumented magazine test). "—" means we could not confirm the figure from a primary source. MSRP is US base price at launch, excluding destination. Many BMWs are electronically limited to 130 or 155 mph; see trim notes.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the chassis code of the BMW 8 Series?
The BMW 8 Series sold in the US since 2019 carries the chassis code G14/G15/G16 (G15 coupe, G14 convertible, G16 gran coupe).
How much horsepower does the G14 840i have?
The G14 840i (2020–2025) makes 335 hp and 368 lb-ft of torque from its 3.0L turbo inline-6 (B58), with a BMW-claimed 0–60 mph time of 4.7 seconds (automatic) and a 130 mph top speed.
What is the most powerful and quickest BMW 8 Series?
The most powerful 8 Series listed here is the G14 M8 Competition at 617 hp. The quickest 0–60 mph figure is 2.7 seconds for the G14 M8 Competition (instrumented test, automatic).
What changed in the G14 BMW 8 Series?
The 8 Series returned to the US for 2019 after about 20 years, first as the V8 M850i xDrive coupe and then a soft-top convertible. For 2020 BMW added the four-door Gran Coupe, the six-cylinder 840i in rear- and all-wheel drive, and the M8 and M8 Competition with a 600-617 hp S63 V8. The 2023 update brought a larger 12.3-inch center screen and styling tweaks, and the US M8 became Competition-only. Production of the line ended in 2025.
How can I see how a specific BMW 8 Series was optioned from the factory?
Spec tables show what each trim offered; the options on an individual car are recorded against its VIN. A BMW build sheet decoded from the VIN lists the factory option codes, original paint and upholstery as the car was built.
Sources
Figures were compiled by CarWhere from BMW Group PressClub USA press kits, spec sheets and price releases first, then instrumented tests and reviews from the car press where BMW did not publish a US figure.
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The All-New 2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The 2020 BMW 840i and 840i xDrive Coupe and Convertible
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible
- BMW Group PressClub USA — 2023 BMW M8 Competition
- BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW Model Year 2020 Update Information
- Car and Driver — 2023 BMW 8-Series Review, Pricing, and Specs
- Car and Driver — 2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Is the Prettier and Practical 8-Series (test)
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The All-New 2019 BMW M850i xDrive Pricing
- BMW Group PressClub USA — The First-Ever 2019 BMW 8 Series Convertible
- BMW Group PressClub USA — BMW Model Year 2021 Update Information
- Car and Driver — 2023 BMW M8 Review, Pricing and Specs
- Car and Driver — Tested: 2021 Audi RS7 vs. BMW M8 GC vs. Mercedes-AMG GT63 S
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