Violet Silver

Exterior Color (D): Violettsilber
Exterior Color (E): Violet Silver
Color Group: Silver
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 522
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: : 1
Commentary:

  • BMW Individual color
  • Alternate color code: FQ 95-2976
  • Only one special ordered 1996 M62 840CiA was built in this colour.
  • It was delivered to a German citizen and is still active as of 2010


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly prohibited.

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Exterior Color (D): Aspensilber
Exterior Color (E): Aspen Silver
Color Group: Silver
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 339
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 332
8er's Produced: : 4
Commentary:

  • Low production color
  • This color was applied to two 8er models:
    • M60 840CiA - 2
    • M73 850CiA - 2
  • North America and Germany received this color


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Exterior Color (D): Granitsilber
Exterior Color (E): Granite Silver
Color Group: Silver
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 237
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 069
8er's Produced: : 427
Commentary:

  • This color was a competing alternative to Sterling Silver (code 244) and was offered in all ranges of the 8er except the M62 840 and M73 850.
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Titanium Silver

Exterior Color (D): Titansilber
Exterior Color (E): Titanium Silver
Color Group: Silver
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 354
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 565
8er's Produced: : 51
Commentary:

  • Successor color to Artic Silver (309)
  • Color introduced for the final year of the 8 Series production, beginning with September 1998 production
  • The very last Euro M62 840CiA was painted in this color for a German owner


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