M850i

This performance-oriented 8 Series variant arrived with the return of BMW’s flagship grand touring coupe for the 2019 model year, first shown in 2018 as the launch model for the reborn lineup. It was positioned as the upper-performance road car in the range, pairing luxury-car refinement with a V8-powered character and an M Performance focus rather than full M-car status. The nameplate then broadened beyond the original two-door coupe to other 8 Series body styles, including the Gran Coupe and Convertible, giving the badge a role across the modern 8 Series family. That expansion helped establish it as the recurring high-spec, V8-powered choice for buyers who wanted the most potent non-full-M version of BMW’s revived flagship. The revival also carried historical weight, because it connected the contemporary 8 Series to the earlier E31-era car of the 1990s while updating the concept for a new generation of luxury grand tourers. The model remains part of the current lineup, and limited-edition derivatives have continued to appear, reinforcing its place as the halo performance trim within the 8 Series range.