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There have been only a handful of vehicles over the years powered by a 12-cylinder engine. Add that unique powerplant to a long list of luxurious features like an onboard computer, a car phone, memory power-adjustable seating, a power sunroof, and a six-disc CD changer, and you get the BMW 8-Series – a car that set new standards in grand-touring luxury when it launched over 30 years ago.

1993 BMW 850ci
1993 BMW 850ci

The Pick of the Day is a low-mileage 1993 BMW 850Ci listed or sale on ClassicCars.com by a private seller in Greenacres, Florida. (Click the link to view the listing)

“It was one of the most forward-looking and technologically-advanced cars of the 1990s and is a very rare sight on the road today. A limited number of these cars were built in Germany and only a small batch imported to the United States,” the listing states. “The 8-Series BMW is a unique model; it’s considered to be one of the first German super cars of its era with many new innovations.”

1993 BMW 850ci
1993 BMW 850ci

Showing just 25,125 miles on the odometer, this 30-year-old Alpine White E31 appears fresh and highly original. The E31-chassis 8-Series first launched in 1990 as a grand-touring luxury coupe. It was targeted at the affluent, with a starting price in the $70,000 range. Design characteristics included period-correct pop-up headlights, color-keyed sideview mirrors, and a dual exhaust system. The only exterior upgrade on today’s car was the installation of a set of 18-inch “M-Parallel” wheels on staggered Kumho tires in place of the original 16-inch wheels. The seller is including the original wheels with the sale.

1993 BMW 850ci
1993 BMW 850ci

On the interior, the 2+2 seating arrangement is upholstered in tan leather contrasted by a black steering wheel. The cabin materials appear to be in good condition as one would expect from a low-mileage car.

295 horsepower 5.0-liter V12
295 horsepower 5.0-liter V12

Now about that special “M70B50” motor: The 5.0-liter V12 produces 295-horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque. A ZF four-speed automatic transmission sends power to the rear wheels (a six-speed manual transmission was also available).  “The car runs and drives smoothly,” the listing states. A full inspection was reportedly carried out by a BMW dealership in 2021. “This is a true gem and a collector’s dream car; it literally draws a crowd wherever it goes,” the listing concludes.

The asking price is $32,000 or best offer for this low-mileage 8-Series. To view this listing on ClassicCars.com, see Pick of the Day.