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    1996 BMW 8 Series

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    $196,580 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    2 year

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    About the BMW 8 Series

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new BMW 8 Series is a Super Sports offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $196,580 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 840ci variant and topping out at $203,650 for the 840ci.

    There is 1 variant of the 8 Series available in Australia.

    Engine options include 4L multi-point injection (210kW/400Nm) and 4.4L multi-point injection (210kW/420Nm). All variants feature 5-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The new 1996 8 Series is offered with a 2 year warranty.

    See BMW 8 Series models from other years

    1998199719961995

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    Power to Weight
    114.75 kW/t
    114.75 kW/t
    206.03 kW/t
    Boot Space
    320 litres
    88 litres
    420 litres
    Price
    $196,580 - $203,650
    $160,000
    $547,000
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    3 years

    1996 BMW 8 Series Price

    ConfigurationPrice From*
    4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$196,580
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD$203,650
    *excl. on-roads

    All BMW 8 Series Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    1998$203,650$207,900
    1997$203,650$203,650
    1996$196,580$203,650
    1995$196,300$196,300
    *excl. on-roads
    See all BMW 8 Series Pricing

    1996 BMW 8 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 8 Series

    840ci

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Disc Player Capacity: 10
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Brand Name: Eurovox
      • System Cassette
      • System Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • System Cassette Search Repeat
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 10
      • System Front Rear Fader
      • System Rds
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Seek
      • System Seek Scan
      • System Tape Logic Deck
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Front Spoiler Type: Lip
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 2
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Impact Absorbing
      • Front Location: Front
      • Front Rubbing Strip
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Impact Absorbing
      • Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Rubbing Strip
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 114.75
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Courtesy Lights In Footwell
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Interior
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Passenger Assist Handles: 3
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Reading Lights Rear Location: Rear
      • Rear Ashtray Location: Rear
      • Steering Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 320
      • Front Headroom (mm): 949
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1456
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
      • Front Track (mm): 1554
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 34.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 25.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11500
      • Overall Height (mm): 1340
      • Overall Length (mm): 4780
      • Overall Width (mm): 1855
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 887
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1404
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 641
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1404
      • Rear Track (mm): 1554
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2684
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Engine
      • Automatic Vavle Adjustment
      • Bore Engine: 89
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 10
      • Engine (l): 4
      • Engine (cc): 3982
      • Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Configuration: V
      • Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
      • Number Of Cylinders: 8
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
      • Stroke Engine: 80
      • Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 90
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Stopwatch
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Concealed
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Dead Bolt
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Power Windows
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Combined (mpg): 31
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Standard: Eu 83
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (l/100km): 17.2
      • Fuel Consumption Eu 83 Urban (mpg): 14
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 At 90 Km/h 56 Mph: 7.7
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (l/100km): 17.2
      • Fuel Economy Eu 83 City (mpg): 14
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 286
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 400
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Tilting
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-bag
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Airbag Passenger Type: Us-bag
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
      • Front Rear Seat Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Front Rear Seat Folding: 50/50
      • Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 2
      • Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Seat Upholstery Hard Plastic Shell
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Sports Steering Wheel
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Lidded
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
      • Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Transmission
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Engine Management
      • Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only
      • Transmission Lock Up Auto Only
      • Transmission Mode Select Auto Only
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Automatic
    • Ventilation
      • Cfc Free Liquid Aircon
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
      • Ventilation System Side Window Ducts In Doors
      • Ventilation System Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel
      • Ventilation System Thermostatic Heating
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Opening Rear 1/4 Windows - Remote Control Operation
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Blind Location: Rear
      • Rear Blind Type: Electric
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2230
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1830
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235
    See all 1996 BMW 8 Series Specs

    1996 BMW 8 Series Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    19981675Kg1675Kg
    19971675Kg1675Kg
    See all BMW 8 Series Towing Capacity

    1996 BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    BMW 8 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded-
    See all BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    BMW 8 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the 840ci that starts from $196,580.

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

    The best towing capacity of a BMW 8 Series is offered by the 840ci which can tow null kg

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

    The most powerful BMW 8 Series is the 840ci which has 210kW of power from its 4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

    The heaviest BMW 8 Series is the 840ci which weighs 2375 kg (kerb weight).

    The BMW 8 Series uses Premium Unleaded.

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