A Heritage Model With Purpose
BMW has revealed the 2026 BMW M850i Edition M Heritage, a collector-focused flagship that blends historical 8 Series cues with the latest M performance engineering. Limited to 500 units worldwide, the model will be sold only as the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe.
Production and Availability
Production of the M850i Edition M Heritage starts in November 2025 at BMW’s facilities. Deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2026.
- Global production limit: 500 units
- U.S. allocation: expected to be a small share of the total run
- MSRP: $130,400 USD plus $1,175 destination and handling
- Configuration: Fully equipped, single specification; buyers choose only exterior color
Due to its small allocation, customers will need to place deposits early to secure a build slot. Historically, BMW’s limited-production M models have sold out before production begins.
Historic Paint Options Return
BMW is reviving five original E31 8 Series colors from 1989:
- Bright Red
- Mauritius Blue metallic
- Cosmos Black metallic
- Oxford Green metallic
- Daytona Violet metallic
These BMW Individual finishes are included in the price. Every car also receives a carbon fiber roof with M division tri-color accent stripes, a visual link to BMW Motorsport history.
Exterior Details That Signal Rarity
The Edition M Heritage’s exterior package is built around the M Sport Professional package, adding functional and visual upgrades:
- 20-inch Orbit Grey dual-spoke alloy wheels (Style 895M)
- Summer performance tires – 245/35 R20 front, 285/30 R20 rear
- M Sport brakes with black calipers
- M Shadowline headlights
- Extended Shadowline trim
The stance is low and wide, with 5.0 inches of ground clearance and a 41.3-foot turning diameter for maneuverability.
Interior: Exclusive and Fully Loaded
The cabin features M Sport seats in BMW Individual Black Full Merino Leather and Alcantara with a diamond-pattern stitch. Alcantara extends to the headliner, dashboard, and upper door panels, giving the interior a motorsport feel.
Key interior highlights:
- M tri-color stitching on seats, door panels, and seat belts
- Non-illuminated M badges in headrests
- Matte-finish carbon fiber center console
- Glass shift lever and glass iDrive controller
- “M850i Edition M Heritage” and “1/500” script on cupholder cover and doorsills
- Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
- Driving Assistance Professional Package included
Seating for five passengers and 15.5 cubic feet of luggage space keeps it functional for grand touring.
Powertrain: V8 Muscle With GT Comfort
The Edition M Heritage uses BMW’s proven 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8.
Output:
- 523 hp @ 5,500–6,000 rpm
- 553 lb-ft @ 1,800–4,600 rpm
Core technologies:
- VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing
- Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing
- Cross-bank exhaust manifold
- Indirect charge air cooling
Power is sent through an 8-speed Steptronic automatic to xDrive all-wheel drive.
Performance:
- 0–60 mph: 3.9 seconds
- Top speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)
- Curb weight: 4,696 lbs
- Fuel tank: 18 gallons
This tuning favors smooth, high-speed capability over extreme track aggression, making it a comfortable long-distance performance car.
Key Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Body Style | 4-door Gran Coupe |
| Seating Capacity | 5 |
| Length / Width / Height (in) | 200.3 / 76.1 / 55.4 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 119.0 |
| Track (front/rear, in) | 64.1 / 65.8 |
| Ground Clearance (in) | 5.0 |
| Luggage Capacity (cu ft) | 15.5 |
| Engine | 4.4L TwinPower Turbo V8 |
| Max Output | 523 hp @ 5,500–6,000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 553 lb-ft @ 1,800–4,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic |
| 0–60 mph | 3.9 seconds |
| Top Speed | 155 mph |
| Wheels | 20-inch Orbit Grey dual-spoke |
| Tires | 245/35 R20 front, 285/30 R20 rear |
Chassis and Driving Dynamics
The Electric Power Steering with Servotronic offers a steering ratio of 14.9:1, providing precise control without excessive effort. Suspension tuning balances cornering stability with ride comfort, in line with the car’s GT character.
Braking performance comes from the M Sport braking system, with large ventilated discs and black-painted calipers as standard. The M Shadowline headlights add both style and improved night visibility.
