Since its North American debut on the misty coast of Monterey, CA, in 2018, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has been acclaimed for its graceful styling, strong performance, and advanced technology. Today, BMW returns to Pebble Beach to unveil a very special limited-edition 8 Series: the 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage. The M850i Edition M Heritage evokes the original 8 Series from the 1990s through five historic paint finishes from BMW Individual. The interior features M sport seats and Alcantara trim, while special wheels and exterior design elements round out the exclusive profile.
Limited to just 500 units distributed to a few select markets around the world, the M850i Edition M Heritage promises to reward drivers not only with the extraordinary driving experience unique to the 8 Series, but also the satisfaction and pride of owning a rare and special BMW.
Production of the M850i Edition M Heritage begins in November 2025, with deliveries expected to commence in the first quarter of 2026.
The M850i Edition M Heritage may be ordered in any of five historic shades that were available on the original E31 8 Series that debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1989: Bright Red, Mauritius Blue metallic, Cosmos Black metallic, Oxford Green metallic, and Daytona Violet metallic. These BMW Individual paint finsihes are included in the price of the Edition M Heritage.
Whichever shade the customer ultimately chooses will be complimented by the standard M carbon roof, featuring exclusive M tri-color accent stripes. Distinctive bi-color Orbit Grey 20-inch dual-spoke alloy wheels Stye 895M wrapped in summer performance tires als set the M850i Edition M Heritage apart.
The exterior design of the M850i Edition M Heritage is further enhanced by the standard M Sport Professional package, which includes M Sport brakes with black calipers, M Shadowline lights, and Extended Shadowline exterior trim.
Moving inside, the M850i Edition M Heritage features unique seating, upholstery, and trim elements not available for order on other 8 Series models. The driver and front passenger are provided M Sport seats finished in BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather and Alcantara, with a diamond-shaped upholstery pattern. Alcantara also graces the headliner, dashboard, and upper door panels. The seats, door panels, and seat belts all feature M tri-color stitching, and there is a special, non-illuminated M badge in each front seat headrest.
The center console is finished in a unique matte-finish carbon fiber. The glass shift lever and iDrive control lend a touch of elegance to the assertively sporty interior appointments. The cupholder cover and the doorsill plates are inscribed with “M850i Edition M Heritage” and “1/500” script, to remind everyone aboard of the Edition’s rarity.
The M850i Edition M Heritage is available in a single, fully-equipped configuration. This means features such as a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System and the Driving Assistance Professional Package are included. The customer need only select an exterior color.
Of course, the Edition M Heritage brings the formidable power expected of any top range BMW performance car. Under the sculpted hood lies a 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 producing 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque. All that firepower is sent through an 8-speed Steptronic transmission to BMW’s xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The result is 0-60 in just 3.9 seconds on to a top speed electronically limited to 155 mph.
2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage |
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| Body | |||
| No. of doors/seats |
4 / 5 | ||
| Length / Width / Height (in) |
200.3 / 76.1 / 55.4 | ||
| Wheelbase (in) |
119.0 | ||
| Track, front / rear (in) |
64.1 / 65.8 | ||
| Ground clearance (in) |
5.0 | ||
| Turning diameter (ft) |
41.3 | ||
| Fuel tank capacity (gal) |
18.0 | ||
| Curb weight (lbs) |
4,696 | ||
| GVWR (lbs) | 5,732 | ||
| Luggage capacity (cu ft) |
15.5 | ||
| Engine | |||
| Config. / no. cylinders / valves |
V / 8 / 32 | ||
| Engine technology |
TwinPower Turbo technology with cross-bank exhaust manifold, indirect charge air cooling, High Precision Injection (maximum injection pressure: 350 bar), VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing, Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing |
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| Capacity (cc) |
4,395 | ||
| Stroke / bore (mm) |
89.0 x 88.3 | ||
| Compression ratio (:1) |
10.5 | ||
| Max output (hp @ rpm) |
523 @ 5,500-6,000 | ||
| Max torque (lb-ft @ rpm) |
553 @ 1,800-4,600 | ||
| Chassis | |||
| Steering | Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic function |
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| Steering ratio overall (:1) |
14.9 | ||
| Tires front / rear (std) |
245/35 R20 / 285/30 R20 |
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| Rims, front / rear (in) (std) |
20 x 8.0 / 20 x 9.0 | ||
| Transmission | |||
| Type | 8-speed STEPTRONIC transmission | ||
| Gear ratios | I | :1 | 5.50 |
| II | :1 | 3.52 | |
| III | :1 | 2.20 | |
| IV | :1 | 1.72 | |
| V | :1 | 1.32 | |
| VI | :1 | 1.00 | |
| VII | :1 | 0.82 | |
| VIII | :1 | 0.64 | |
| R | :1 | 3.99 | |
| Final Drive | :1 | 2.81 | |
| Performance | |||
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
3.9 | ||
| Top Speed (mph) |
155 | ||