BMW · model year 2026
2026 BMW 8 Series
Specifications and certified data for the 2026 model year. All BMW 8 Series model years →
2026 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M850i xDrive Convertible | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 523 | — | — | Dossier |
| M850i xDrive Coupé | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 523 | — | — | Dossier |
| M850i xDrive Coupé (VH) | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 523 | — | — | Dossier |
| M850i xDrive Coupé (VL) | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 523 | — | — | Dossier |
| M850i xDrive Gran Coupé | 4,395 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 523 | — | — | Dossier |
| 840i M Sport Convertible | 2,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 328 | — | — | Dossier |
| 840i M Sport Coupé | 2,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 328 | — | — | Dossier |
| 840i M Sport Coupé (VH) | 2,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 328 | — | — | Dossier |
| 840i M Sport Coupé (VL) | 2,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 328 | — | — | Dossier |
| 840i M Sport Gran Coupé | 2,998 cc | Petrol | Automatic | 328 | — | — | Dossier |
| Diesel | — | Diesel | Automatic | 310 | 140 | — | Dossier |
| Petrol | — | Petrol | Automatic | 300 | 165 | — | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2026 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 368 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 24 | 373 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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26V525000 2026-08-12 · model years 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2022-2026 840i, 840i xDrive, 2021-2023 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i xDrive, and 2024-2026 750e xDrive vehicles. The connection between the driveshaft and the rear differential may become damaged, possibly resulting in a loss of power to the rear wheels or a vehicle…
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the connection between the driveshaft and rear axle differential, and apply adhesive or replace the driveshaft and rear axle differential, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2026
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.