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    1998 BMW 8 Series

    The 1998 BMW 8 Series is a sport. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $203,650 for the 840ci variant and topping out at $207,900 for the Ci variant.

    There are 2 variants of the 8 Series available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1993.

    The 1998 8 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    The BMW 8 Series is only available with a motor that produces 210kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $203,650 - $207,900†
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Coupe
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $203,650 - $207,900†
    Transmission
    5-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Rear
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Coupe
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    1998 BMW 8 Series

    Available Variants

    The BMW 8 Series comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being 840ci and the most expensive being Ci.

    840ci

    Price from $203,650†

    Ci

    Price from $207,900†

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    Power to Weight
    110.82 kW/t
    110.82 kW/t
    200 kW/t
    Boot Space
    320 litres
    88 litres
    320 litres
    Price
    $203,650 - $207,900
    $183,900
    $727,173
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
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    2025 BMW 8 Series

    Dimensions

    4,780 mm
    1,855 mm
    1,340 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,780 mm
    Overall Width1,855 mm
    Overall Height1,340 mm
    Wheelbase2,684 mm
    Load Capacity345 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    BMW 8 Series

    Sales Data

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    20260YTD Sales

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    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    2025 BMW 8 Series

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the 840ci variant that starts from $203,650.

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    The most expensive BMW 8 Series is the Ci variant that starts from $207,900.

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    The best towing capacity of a BMW 8 Series is 1675 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest BMW 8 Series is the 840ci variant which measures 1855mm wide, 4780mm in length and sits 1340mm tall.

    All variants of the BMW 8 Series have a maximum power of 210kW and 420nm of torque.

    The BMW 8 Series is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest BMW 8 Series is the 840ci variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2240 kg.

    The BMW 8 Series uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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