The 8 series carries over into 2026 without any major modifications or design changes. There are changes to the line-up however, with the deletion of the 4.4L twin-turbo V8 M8 model.

The stylish and luxurious BMW 8 series comes in multiple models, 840i rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, and the M850i in all-wheel drive. Both models are also available in coupe or convertible body styles. The base model comes equipped with a 3L intercooled turbo 6-cylinder engine making 335HP, while the higher trim gets a 4.4L twin-turbocharged V8 engine making 523 hp. That power is sent to the rear wheels or all-four wheels via an 8-speed automatic gearbox. The result is startling and immediate acceleration when called upon. BMW is conservatively claiming a 0-60 time of 4.4 seconds on the M850, putting the car in the same league as many supercars when it comes to acceleration and performance. And of course, with all-wheel drive, acceleration comes in all weather conditions, pleasant or otherwise.

Standard features that come with the 840i include 19-inch wheels, soft-close doors, 14-way heated power seats, and high-end materials in the interior including an instrument cluster with a Nappa leather interior, ambient lighting, and an aluminum trim that creates a sense of elegance. The M850 trim adds various features including 20-inch wheels, heated and power-folding side mirrors, keyless entry with push button start, BMW Digital Key, Merino leather upholstery, an anthracite headliner, and a more sporty shadowline exterior trim. The stereo is a 600-watt Harman/Kardon surround sound system with 16-speakers including two subwoofers. SiriusXM radio is included for a year as is HD radio with multicast FM station reception.

The infotainment system is also top notch, featuring a 12.3-inch central information display that is part of the live cockpit professional system that can be operated by BMW's iDrive system via the touchscreen, or simply by voice commands. A heads-up display is also standard along with two USB ports, a wireless phone charger, 20GB of media storage and a navigation system. Other electronic goodies include dynamic cruise control, a rearview camera, a power operated trunk lid, automatic climate control, up to 11 predefined selectable interior light designs, rain-sensing wipers, 3-stage heated front seats, a built in wi-fi hotspot, a head-up display, and soft-close automatic door operation.?

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The standard safety features include front and rear head curtain airbags, lane departure warning, frontal collision warning, city collision mitigation and driver attention alert.?

It is no surprise that the 8 series is amongst the most luxurious and best-looking BMWs in the entire model lineup. The rare, long and elegant body style makes it stand out amongst the competition, while luxurious features like standard Merino leather, a Harman Kardon sound system, and an instrument panel finished with Nappa leather create a sophisticated interior environment. The 8 series also packs some serious power with the M850 version producing 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, keeping competitors like the Audi RS 7 and the Porsche Panamera on their toes?or shall we say, their wheels.

Long elegant styling; powerful engine options; Luxurious interior materials and finishes; rear-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options; smooth ride