Before It’s Gone: How BMW Can Make the 8 Series an Iconic Farewell Edition

Before It’s Gone: How BMW Can Make the 8 Series an Iconic Farewell Edition

The BMW 8 Series received a mild refresh in 2022, extending the grand tourer’s lifecycle. But if we follow BMW’s usual seven-year production cycle—and take the growing rumors into account—the 8 Series as we know it is on its way out. Insiders suggest that production could end in spring 2026, though much like the M8 Coupe’s discontinuation, the phase-out could be staggered across different body styles. With no confirmed plans for a next-generatio…