BMW 8 Series BHP
The BMW 8 Series has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2023 BMW 840i produces 328 BHP, while the 2025 BMW M8 produces 616 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
20 recorded variants, from 210–616 BHP.
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Popular BMW 8 Series BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 Competition Edition Auto | 2025 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 616 BHPM8 |
| M850I xDrive Auto | 2024 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 523 BHPM850i |
| 840i M Sport Auto | 2023 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP840i |
| 840d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 335 BHP840d |
| 840 Ci Sport Auto | 1998 | 4,398 cc | Petrol | 282 BHP840 |
| 850 i Auto | 1991 | 4,988 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP850i |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,982 cc | Petrol | 1994–1996 | 210 BHP | 542 Nm | 3 |
| 4,398 cc | Petrol | 1997–1998 | 282–286 BHP | 420 Nm | 3 |
| 4,988 cc | Petrol | 1991 | 300 BHP | 135.4 Nm | 1 |
| 2,993 cc | Diesel | 2019–2022 | 315–335 BHP | 680–700 Nm | 4 |
| 2,998 cc | Petrol | 2019–2023 | 328–335 BHP | 450–500 Nm | 6 |
| 4,395 cc | Petrol | 2024–2025 | 523–616 BHP | 750 Nm | 3 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M8 Competition Edition Auto | 2025 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 616 BHP | 624.9 PS | 750 Nm | 460.6 kW | 155 mph | |
| M8 Competition Edition Auto | 2024 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 616 BHP | 624.9 PS | 750 Nm | 460.6 kW | 155 mph | |
| M850I xDrive Auto | 2024 | 4,395 cc | Petrol | 523 BHP | 529.9 PS | 750 Nm | 390.6 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i M Sport Auto | 2023 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 500 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2022 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 700 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i M Sport Auto | 2022 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 328 BHP | 332.9 PS | 500 Nm | 245.4 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840d xDrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 2021 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 700 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i Auto | 2021 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 450 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i M Sport Auto | 2021 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 450 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840d xDrive Auto | 2020 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 680 Nm | 234.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i M Sport Auto | 2020 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 450 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840d xDrive Auto | 2019 | 2,993 cc | Diesel | 315 BHP | 319.4 PS | 680 Nm | 234.9 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840i Auto | 2019 | 2,998 cc | Petrol | 335 BHP | 340 PS | 450 Nm | 250 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840 Ci Sport Auto | 1998 | 4,398 cc | Petrol | 282 BHP | 285.9 PS | 420 Nm | 210 kW | 7.9 sec | 155 mph |
| 840 Ci | 1997 | 4,398 cc | Petrol | 282 BHP | 285.9 PS | 420 Nm | 210 kW | 7.9 sec | 155 mph |
| Ci Auto | 1997 | 4,398 cc | Petrol | 286 BHP | 290 PS | 420 Nm | 213.3 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840 Ci | 1996 | 3,982 cc | Petrol | 210 BHP | 212.9 PS | 542 Nm | 156.6 kW | 6.9 sec | 155 mph |
| 840 Ci Auto | 1995 | 3,982 cc | Petrol | 210 BHP | 212.9 PS | 542 Nm | 156.6 kW | 155 mph | |
| 840 Ci Auto | 1994 | 3,982 cc | Petrol | 210 BHP | 212.9 PS | 542 Nm | 156.6 kW | 155 mph | |
| 850 i Auto | 1991 | 4,988 cc | Petrol | 300 BHP | 304.2 PS | 135.4 Nm | 223.7 kW | 6.8 sec | 155 mph |
BMW 8 Series BHP questions
What is the BHP of a BMW 8 Series?
Recorded horsepower for the BMW 8 Series is 210–616 BHP across 20 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which BMW 8 Series engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 616 BHP, from the M8.
Which BMW 8 Series year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 616 BHP, recorded for 2025.
What torque is recorded for the BMW 8 Series?
Recorded torque is 135.4–750 Nm on the 20 variants that include it.