Purple

All possible color variations of this color, including the color codes, BMW part numbers, and the number of units produced.

Amethyst

Exterior Color (D): Amethyst
Exterior Color (E): Amethyst
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 452
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 550
8er's Produced: : 22
Commentary:

  • Rare color offered by BMW Individual
  • Other BMW Individual Color Codes:
    • FE 68-40NZ
    • FQ 95-2863
  • The sample pictures of Amethyst were provided by Bror Axelson of Sweden. His striking "one-of-kind" BMW Individual M60 1995 M60 840CiA includes a special order Amethyst interior.


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including…
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:10 AM

Blue Violet

Exterior Color (D): Blauviolett
Exterior Color (E): Blue Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 514
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: : 11
Commentary:

  • Special order BMW Individual color
  • Alternate color code: FQ 95-3153 (BASF)
  • This color was applied to Alpina B12 5.7 Nbr 29, several 850CSi's, M60 840's, and M70/M73 850's
  • The sample car pictures shown to the left are from a German market version 1993 S70 850CSi


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG,…
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:09 AM

Bornit

Exterior Color (D): Bornit
Exterior Color (E): Bornit
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 498
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: : 6
Commentary:

  • Special order BMW Individual color
  • This color was solely applied to the M70 850i during 1991-92 production with most going to Germany and the Middle East


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 9:08 AM

Daytona Violet

Exterior Color (D): Daytonaviolett
Exterior Color (E): Daytona Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 283
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 147
8er's Produced: : 85
Commentary:

  • This color was a special order color for all 8er's begining in October 1991.
  • In the early 8er's, there were two different BMW Individual color codes used before using code 283:
    • FQ 95-2068
    • FQ 95-2086
  • Alpina B12 5.7 Nr 46 was the only Alpina B12 coupe ever painted in this color.
  • Technoviolett, code 299, was the
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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:07 AM

Kiruna Violet

Exterior Color (D): Kirunaviolett
Exterior Color (E): Kiruna Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 398
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 511
8er's Produced: : 1
Commentary:

  • This color was offered as a standard color for the BMW 3 Series in the late 1990's
  • The sole car in this color is a RHD M62 840CiA delivered to the UK in early 1998


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly…
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:06 AM

Lila

Exterior Color (D): Lila
Exterior Color (E): Lila
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 532
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: : 15
Commentary:

  • Special order BMW Individual color
  • Alternate color codes:
    • FE 86-403X
    • FQ 95-2915


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 9:05 AM

Madeira Violet

Exterior Color (D): Madeiraviolett
Exterior Color (E): Madeira Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 302
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 380
8er's Produced: : 10
Commentary:

  • Special order color for the 8 Series from BMW Individual
  • Color was available for special order for 1993-1994 production
  • Standard color offering for the 1990's BMW 3 Series (E36)
  • This color is also listed/known as "Madeira Schwarz" or Madeiraschwarz Metallic
  • The vehicle pictured is a rare RHD M70 1994 M70 850CiA from
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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:04 AM

Mora

Exterior Color (D): Mora
Exterior Color (E): Mora
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 359
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 555
8er's Produced: : 28
Commentary:

  • Special order color from BMW Individual
  • This color was primarily available on the M62 840CiA Euro and the M73 850CiA Euro, including several Middle East Platinum Editions
  • Color code alternate:
    • FQ 95-3980


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing…
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:03 AM

Red Violet

Exterior Color (D): Rotviolett
Exterior Color (E): Red Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: FQ 95-2973
BMW Part Number: Pending
8er's Produced: : 1
Commentary:

  • Special order color from BMW Individual
  • The sole 8er with this color is a 1992 M70 850i 6spd produced for the March 1992 Geneva, Switzerland Auto Show
  • Subsequently after being used in other Euro Auto Show venues, this vehicle was acquired by a German owner
  • The color (in certain light) can be easily confused with Calypso Red
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Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:01 AM

Rosewood

Exterior Color (D): Rosenholz
Exterior Color (E): Rosewood
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: FQ 95-2919
BMW Part Number: N/A
8er's Produced: : 2
Commentary:

  • Rare purple color offered by BMW Individual.
  • Only two 8's were painted in this color:
    • M60 840CiA - German
    • M70 850CiA - Export


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 9:02 AM

Techno Violet

Exterior Color (D): Technoviolett
Exterior Color (E): Techno Violet
Color Group: Purple
Color Type: Metallic
Color Code: 299
BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 360
8er's Produced: : 13
Commentary:

  • BMW ///M color
  • Available only via special order
  • Only select 8's produced for the German and UK markets were in this color from December 1994 through March 1999
  • Only one 1996 S70 850CSi was painted in this color. Pictures courtesy of ///M Alx of Switzerland


Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW…
Christoph
February 1, 2007 at 9:00 AM