Diamond Black

Exterior Color (D): Diamantschwarz
Exterior Color (E): Diamond Black
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 181
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 930 070
8er's Produced: 4980
Commentary:

  • This is the most popular color for the 8 Series worldwide, accounting for 16.3% of all 8er's produced.
  • Often mistaken for Grey, this color is part of the Black color family.


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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Montego Black

Exterior Color (D): Montegoschwarz
Exterior Color (E): Montego Black
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: FE 86-9424
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: 5
Commentary:

  • Rare color offered via Special Order from BMW Individual
  • Two Alpina B12's were produced in this color: one 5.0 (M70), and one 5.7 (S70)


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly prohibited.
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 10:43 AM

Black

Exterior Color (D): Schwarz
Exterior Color (E): Black
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Standard
Color Code: 086
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 813 070
8er's Produced: 1138
Commentary:

Primarily this colour was a North American event. Elsewhere in the world, this colour was seen to be unappealing relative to cultural perspectives.

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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 10:42 AM

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
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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 10:41 AM