MW 8 series E31 codenamed serial was first shown at the Frankfurt car fair in 1989, designed as a successor to the sports model BMW - Series 6. Series of eight occurred for a long time only the V12 engine with a capacity of 5.0lz Model E32 with a power 220kW/300KM. Later added other engines such as 4.0lo designation under 286KM and 840Ci.