Exterior Color (D): Amethyst Exterior Color (E): Amethyst Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 452 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 550 8er's Produced: : 22 Commentary:
Rare color offered by BMW Individual
Other BMW Individual Color Codes:
FE 68-40NZ
FQ 95-2863
The sample pictures of Amethyst were provided by Bror Axelson of Sweden. His striking "one-of-kind" BMW Individual M60 1995 M60 840CiA includes a special order Amethyst interior.
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including…
Exterior Color (D): Blauviolett Exterior Color (E): Blue Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 514 BMW Part Number: Pending 8er's Produced: : 11 Commentary:
Special order BMW Individual color
Alternate color code: FQ 95-3153 (BASF)
This color was applied to Alpina B12 5.7 Nbr 29, several 850CSi's, M60 840's, and M70/M73 850's
The sample car pictures shown to the left are from a German market version 1993 S70 850CSi
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG,…
Exterior Color (D): Bornit Exterior Color (E): Bornit Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 498 BMW Part Number: Pending 8er's Produced: : 6 Commentary:
Special order BMW Individual color
This color was solely applied to the M70 850i during 1991-92 production with most going to Germany and the Middle East
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly prohibited.
Exterior Color (D): Daytonaviolett Exterior Color (E): Daytona Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 283 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 147 8er's Produced: : 85 Commentary:
This color was a special order color for all 8er's begining in October 1991.
In the early 8er's, there were two different BMW Individual color codes used before using code 283:
FQ 95-2068
FQ 95-2086
Alpina B12 5.7 Nr 46 was the only Alpina B12 coupe ever painted in this color.
Exterior Color (D): Kirunaviolett Exterior Color (E): Kiruna Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 398 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 511 8er's Produced: : 1 Commentary:
This color was offered as a standard color for the BMW 3 Series in the late 1990's
The sole car in this color is a RHD M62 840CiA delivered to the UK in early 1998
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly…
Exterior Color (D): Lila Exterior Color (E): Lila Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 532 BMW Part Number: Pending 8er's Produced: : 15 Commentary:
Special order BMW Individual color
Alternate color codes:
FE 86-403X
FQ 95-2915
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly prohibited.
Forum access to the VIN data of all 8 Series E31, 14,000 registered vehicles with pictures,…
Exterior Color (D): Madeiraviolett Exterior Color (E): Madeira Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 302 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 380 8er's Produced: : 10 Commentary:
Special order color for the 8 Series from BMW Individual
Color was available for special order for 1993-1994 production
Standard color offering for the 1990's BMW 3 Series (E36)
This color is also listed/known as "Madeira Schwarz" or Madeiraschwarz Metallic
The vehicle pictured is a rare RHD M70 1994 M70 850CiA from
Exterior Color (D): Mora Exterior Color (E): Mora Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 359 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 555 8er's Produced: : 28 Commentary:
Special order color from BMW Individual
This color was primarily available on the M62 840CiA Euro and the M73 850CiA Euro, including several Middle East Platinum Editions
Color code alternate:
FQ 95-3980
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing…
Exterior Color (D): Rosenholz Exterior Color (E): Rosewood Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: FQ 95-2919 BMW Part Number: N/A 8er's Produced: : 2 Commentary:
Rare purple color offered by BMW Individual.
Only two 8's were painted in this color:
M60 840CiA - German
M70 850CiA - Export
Color images were derived from multiple sources, including BMW AG, PPG/BASF automotive color charts, and owner vehicles. Republishing content is expressly prohibited.
Exterior Color (D): Rotviolett Exterior Color (E): Red Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: FQ 95-2973 BMW Part Number: Pending 8er's Produced: : 1 Commentary:
Special order color from BMW Individual
The sole 8er with this color is a 1992 M70 850i 6spd produced for the March 1992 Geneva, Switzerland Auto Show
Subsequently after being used in other Euro Auto Show venues, this vehicle was acquired by a German owner
The color (in certain light) can be easily confused with Calypso Red
Exterior Color (D): Technoviolett Exterior Color (E): Techno Violet Color Group: Purple Color Type: Metallic Color Code: 299 BMW Part Number: 51 91 1 052 360 8er's Produced: : 13 Commentary:
BMW ///M color
Available only via special order
Only select 8's produced for the German and UK markets were in this color from December 1994 through March 1999
Only one 1996 S70 850CSi was painted in this color. Pictures courtesy of ///M Alx of Switzerland
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