Cashmere Beige

Exterior Color (D): Kaschmirbeige
Exterior Color (E): Cashmere Beige
Color Group: Beige
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 301
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 079
8er's Produced: 80
Commentary:

  • Sometimes referred to as Smoke Silver, Desert Silver or Gold, this color was produced for all major markets.
  • Produced from July 1990 until August 1997 (the latter years were special order only).
  • The first two 8's in this color were 1990 M70 850's produced in July 1990 for Japan and Australia. The Australia M70 850 was a test vehicle for BMW, chassis CB57010.
  • For North America, four M60 840CiA's were produced (1 for Canada, 3 for USA).


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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Cosmos Black

Exterior Color (D): Cosmosschwarz
Exterior Color (E): Cosmos Black
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 303
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 304
8er's Produced: 1240
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  • Popular color across all 8er models.
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Photos courtesy of Mark Lipsky, 1997 M73 850CiA (USA)



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