Jet Black

Exterior Color (D): Schwarz 2
Exterior Color (E): Jet Black
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Standard
Color Code: 668
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 171
8er's Produced: 1442
Commentary:

  • Schwarz II (and Schwarz) were the most popular colors for the North American 8er.
  • Outside North America, this color was less popular.
  • This color was used for the 1992-99 8 Series.
  • For certain 1990-91 BMW 850 models, this color was available on special order.
  • Depending on the country, this color is known also as Black II, Jet Black, and Gloss Black.


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Upholstery Group: Leather
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Legacy Color Code: 0226
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