1989 - The E31 8 series was introduced. It was available as 2 door coupe. There was one model available: the 850i wich had a twelve cylinder engine with 300 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h. 1993 - The 850Ci replaced the 850i. There were also two new models available: the 840Ci and the 850CSi. The 840Ci had an eight cylinder engine with 286 HP. The 850 CSi had a twelve cylinder that had 380 HP. The 850CSi had a special M package which included M style wheels and mirrors. 1994 - The 850Ci received more power. It now had 326 HP. 1996 - The 840 Ci received a new engine but there were no changes in power or top speed. 1997 - The 850CSi went out of production. 1999 - All other 8 Series were available until 1999. There is no new 8 Series available.
