The Registry Volunteer Team is pleased to announce that we have reached the milestone of 5,000 8er's cataloged for the Registry archives.  This means the archives now has at least one of the following on file:  1) photos; 2) sales ads; 3) online discussions; 4) owner-supplied information; or 5) salvage data (if applicable).

Mr. Terje Nordhus joins the Inventory Project Team from Norway.  As the recently proud owner of a 1994 S70 850CSi, Mr. Nordhus brings his newly acquired passion to the E31 Registry by coordinating the catalog effort for E31's residing in Norway (approaching 100 8's).

The 8er Options listings are now online.  Over 175 different options codes were used during the production of the 8 Series from 1989 to 1999.  Currently, the listings are in summary format.  In 2010 an updated Options detail listing is planned complete with photos.

The 20th Anniversary of the 8 Series is thoroughly covered in the 12/2009 issue of BMW Car (UK) magazine.  This issue is currently for sale now in the United Kingdom and is expected to arrive at international bookstores by early December 2009.

Today is the 20th Launch Anniversary of the E31 platform, or better known as the BMW 8 Series.  With much fanfare and anticipation, the BMW 8 Series was introduced to an enthusiastic crowd at the IAA Frankfurt Auto Show.