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BMW 8 Series
7 generations · 7 engine options · data across all years of the 8 Series platform.
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5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1997 5.0L V12
$9,351
~$1,870/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1997
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1996
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1995
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1994
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1993
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1992
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
1991
1 engine option
5.0L V12
RWD
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