2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage — Classic Colors, Modern Power

The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has always walked that fine line between elegant grand tourer and confident performance machine. The new 2026 M850i Edition M Heritage leans into both sides with a limited series that celebrates the original 1990s E31 while delivering the power, technology, and road presence today’s buyers expect. BMW is building only 500 units for select markets, and that scarcity alone tells you this is not just another trim package—it is a collectible designed to be driven.

Production begins in November 2025 with first deliveries targeted for the first quarter of 2026. The paintwork is the first clue to its mission. Buyers can choose from five shades pulled straight from the E31 era: Bright Red, Mauritius Blue metallic, Cosmos Black metallic, Oxford Green metallic, and Daytona Violet metallic. Each BMW Individual finish is included in the price, and whichever color you choose is paired with a standard M carbon roof accented by exclusive M tri-color stripes that read like a quiet nod to the brand’s motorsport legacy. The stance is sharpened by distinctive bi-color Orbit Grey 20-inch dual-spoke alloy wheels, Style 895M, wrapped in summer performance tires that fill the arches just right.

The hardware and details go deeper than paint. The Edition comes with the M Sport Professional package as standard, adding M Sport brakes with black calipers for confident pedal feel, M Shadowline lights, and Extended Shadowline exterior trim. Together they frame the long hood and tapered roofline with darker jewelry that makes the bodywork pop without shouting.

Inside, the Edition M Heritage is where the handcraft mood really takes over. You sit in M Sport seats with BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather and Alcantara, stitched in a diamond pattern that feels both classic and modern. Alcantara extends across the headliner, dashboard, and upper door panels, so your hands and eyes land on rich textures everywhere. Subtle M tri-color stitching runs through the seats, door panels, and even the seat belts, and each front headrest carries a special, non-illuminated M badge that reminds you you are in something rare. The center console uses a unique matte-finish carbon fiber that looks refined rather than flashy, and the glass shift lever and iDrive controller add a touch of elegance to the otherwise performance-first cabin. Look closer and you will find “M850i Edition M Heritage” and “1/500” scripts on the cupholder cover and door sill plates—quiet signatures of exclusivity.

Equipment is straightforward: this Edition arrives fully loaded. A Bowers and Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System is included to turn every drive into a private concert, and the Driving Assistance Professional Package brings highway driving aids that reduce fatigue on long trips. There is no confusing options maze; you pick the exterior color and enjoy everything else.

Under the hood lives the familiar 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V-8, a centerpiece of modern BMW performance. It produces 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, delivered through an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission to the xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system. The result is a 0 to 60 miles per hour sprint in just 3.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 155 miles per hour. Beyond the headline figures, the engine’s cross-bank exhaust manifold and indirect charge-air cooling help it breathe and respond with smooth urgency, while High Precision Injection at up to 350 bar, fully variable VALVETRONIC valve timing, and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing keep the powerband broad from low revs to the upper range.

The fundamentals match the intent. The Gran Coupe body gives you 4 doors and seating for 5 without compromising the dramatic roofline. Overall length is 200.3 inches with a 119.0-inch wheelbase, and width and height measure 76.1 inches and 55.4 inches respectively. Curb weight comes in at 4,696 pounds and gross vehicle weight rating is 5,732 pounds. Luggage capacity is 15.5 cubic feet, plenty for a weekend escape. Steering is Electric Power Steering with Servotronic, geared at a 14.9 overall ratio for direct responses without feeling nervous. Standard tires are 245/35 R20 in front and 285/30 R20 in the rear, mounted on 20 by 8.0-inch and 20 by 9.0-inch wheels respectively, tuned for confident grip and calm, long-legged cruising.

Look beneath the numbers and the M850i Edition M Heritage is about memory and momentum. The colors pull your mind back to posters and parking lots where the first 8 Series turned heads, while the powertrain, chassis tuning, and technology deliver the ease and pace that modern grand touring demands. It is a car for people who appreciate subtle craftsmanship, long horizons, and the satisfaction of owning something inherently special.