BMW 8 Series 0–60 Times
- Fastest recorded 0–60
- 6.8s (850 i Auto, 1991)
- Slowest recorded 0–60
- 7.9s (840 Ci Sport Auto, 1998)
- BHP
- 210 – 616.3
- Torque
- 135.4Nm – 750Nm
- Top speed
- 155mph
- Engine
- 3,982cc – 4,988cc
The fastest recorded 8 Series 0–60 is 6.8s; the slowest is 7.9s.
Recorded BHP ranges from 210 to 616.3.
Recorded torque ranges from 135.4Nm to 750Nm.
Recorded top speed is 155mph.
Figures refer to variants present in our vehicle database, not every version of the model.



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| Variant | Year | Engine | BHP | Torque | 0–60 mph | Top Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 850 i Auto | 1991 | 4,988cc | 300 | 135.4Nm | 6.8s | 155mph |
| 840 Ci | 1996 | 3,982cc | 210 | 542Nm | 6.9s | 155mph |
| 840 Ci Sport Auto (+1 similar) | 1997–1998 | 4,398cc | 282 | 420Nm | 7.9s | 155mph |