Progress has been made to narrow the list 8er-specific option codes from the BMW 8 Series Inventory Project. There are at least 175 option codes for the E31 platform. Each option code will have the English and German language details.
Claus Luthe passed away on 17 March 2008. He was 75 years old. Mr. Luthe was the chief designer at BMW from 1976-1990 where he supervised the design team that developed the 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, and 8 Series models with timeless designs during the 1980's and early 1990's. Mr. Luthe is often credited in positioning BMW into one of the most sought after brands in the world.