Savannah Beige

Exterior Color (D): Savannahbeige
Exterior Color (E): Savannah Beige
Color Group: Beige
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 282
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 254
8er's Produced: 1
Commentary:

  • This color was offered across the BMW model range in 1994-95
  • The only documented 8er receiving this color was a RHD M60 840Ci 6spd used as a test vehicle; whereabouts unknown


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