Anthracite

Exterior Color (D): Anthrazit
Exterior Color (E): Anthracite
Color Group: Black
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 397
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 648
8er's Produced: 10
Commentary:

  • Color introduced during the last model year (1999) for the M62 and M73 8 Series beginning with September 1998 production
  • The UK, German, and the Netherlands were recipients of this car with this color
  • This color is often confused with Cosmos Black, code 303


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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Interior Color (D): Schwarz Nappa Individual
Interior Color (E): Black Nappa (Individual)
Upholstery Group: Leather
Color Code: 1 938 942
Legacy Color Code: 1 938 942
Legacy Color Name: Black Nappa (Individual)
8er's Produced: 2
Commentary:
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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.


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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 10:44 AM

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