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    1997 BMW 8 Series

    Used from

    $203,650 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    2 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    8.3 - 8.7 L / 100km

    About the BMW 8 Series

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1997 BMW 8 Series is a Super Sports offered in a 2D coupe body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $203,650 for the 840ci variant and topping out at $203,650 for the 840ci.

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

    The BMW 8 Series is only available with an null motor that produces 210kW and 420Nm of torque. All variants feature rear-wheel drive.

    The 1997 8 Series was offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

    1997 BMW 8 Series Price

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

    1997 BMW 8 Series Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the BMW 8 Series

    840CI

    • Air conditioning
      • Cfc Free Liquid
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Antenna
      • Type: Element
    • Ashtray
      • Illuminated
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 10
      • Rds
      • Brand Name: Eurovox
      • Cassette
      • Cassette Automatic Reverse
      • Cassette Search/repeat
      • Front/rear Fader
      • Number Of Bands: 2
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Seek
      • Seek/scan
      • Tape Logic Deck
      • Type: Stereo
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
      • Impact Absorbing
      • Rubbing Strip
    • Chrome/bright trim
      • Around Side Windows
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Lidded
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • In Footwell
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Covering of rear of back seat
      • Type: Textile
    • Cruise control
      • S/wl Mounted Cruise Controls
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 10
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Leather
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Engine Management
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Body Colour
    • External temperature
      • Type: Digital Display
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front airbag
      • Type: Us-bag
    • Front seat centre armrest
      • Integral Box
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Illuminated
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grab handles
      • Number Of: 3
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Integrated
      • Type: Cushion
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Off With Ignition
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Concealed
      • Configuration: Twin
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Illuminated entry system
      • Interior
    • Instrument cluster
      • Message Display
      • Type: Analogue
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Headroom Front: 949
      • Headroom Rear (in): 34.9
      • Headroom Rear: 887
      • Hip Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Hip Room Front: 1456
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Hip Room Rear: 1404
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
      • Leg Room Front: 1075
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 25.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 641
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 57.3
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1456
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1404
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Leather
      • On Dash: Leather
      • On Doors: Leather
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearstick Skirt: Leather
    • Memorized adjustment
      • Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 3
      • Number Of Settings: 3
      • Steering Wheel Position
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Opening rear ¼ windows
      • Remote Control Operation
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Dead Lock
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
      • Switch Location: Doors
    • Rear fog lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Rear seat centre armrest
      • Boot Access: Ski Bag
    • Rear seats
      • Folding Seat Base: Fixed
      • Folding: 50/50
      • Seating Capacity: 2
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 2
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Leather
      • Hard Plastic Shell
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 4
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 10
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Black
      • Type: Lip
    • Steering wheel
      • Electric Adjustment
      • Height Adjustment
      • Sports
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Sliding
      • Tilting
      • Type: Steel
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
      • Vanity Mirror Cover
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: Variable
      • Particle Filter
      • Push Button Heater Controls
      • Recirculation Setting
      • Side Window Ducts In Doors
      • Temperature Controls On Steering Wheel
      • Thermostatic Heating
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty full service
      • Distance: 40,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 84
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 24
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Mist Function
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
    See all 1997 BMW 8 Series Specs

    1997 BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the BMW 8 Series

    The most fuel efficient BMW 8 Series is the 840CI with a 5-speed Automatic which is powered by a 4.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 8.3L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    BMW 8 SeriesFuel TypeCombined
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.7 L/100km
    4.4L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWDPremium Unleaded8.3 L/100km
    See all BMW 8 Series Fuel Economy

    1997 BMW 8 Series Warranty

    What is the warranty on a BMW 8 Series?

    The BMW 8 Series offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    BMW 8 Series FAQs

    The cheapest BMW 8 Series is the 840CI that starts from $203,650.

    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 1675 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 4.4L 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.