1991 BMW 850iA E31
Series No.

WBAEG21000CB01033
- First modern mass-market V12
- French registration
Launched in 1990, the BMW 850i marks a major milestone in the history of the Bavarian automaker.

Designed under the direction of Klaus Kapitza, the E31 series adopts an innovative silhouette with sleek lines, optimized thanks to extensive wind tunnel work.

This was the first BMW to be designed entirely in CAD, a revolution for its time.

It also introduced retractable headlamps to the range.

Under the hood, the 5.0-liter M70B50 V12, BMW's first twelve-cylinder since the 1930s, combined here with a 4-speed automatic transmission, illustrates the desire to combine power, refinement and technological progress.

Featuring a sophisticated chassis, pilot-controlled suspension and top-of-the-range equipment, the 1991 850i remains an emblematic milestone of European grand touring and a testament to BMW's technical daring in the early 1990s.


This BMW 850i, first registered on March 25, 19...