Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 M8 Gran Coupe.
The 2021 BMW M8 Gran Coupe is a four-door performance sedan that pairs an eight-speed automatic transmission (designated S8) with a substantial 10.5-quart engine oil capacity using 0W-30 viscosity lubricant, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 15 mpg city, 21 mpg highway, and 17 mpg combined; this model year falls within the 2020-2023 production span that recorded only five consumer complaints in its initial year, suggesting a relatively strong reliability trajectory for the nameplate during this period.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.
From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 11427848321. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.
| Engine oil filter | 11427848321 |
| Engine air filter | 13717852382 alt 13717852380 |
| Spark plug | 12120054451 |
| Battery | 61217908325 |
| Front wiper blades | 61619478909 |
| Thermostat | 11538632664 alt 11537586885 |
| Cabin air filter | 64115A1BDB6 alt 64115A29D99 |
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Overall length | 200 in |
| Overall width | 76 in |
| Overall height | 55.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.3 in |
| Curb weight | 4489 lb |
| Track (front / rear) | 64.2 / 65.7 in |
| Weight distribution (front / rear) | 54/46 |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 15 / 21 / 17 mpg |
| Drivetrain | All-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.
This engine holds 10.5 qt of 0W-30 engine oil, DOT 4 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2.
| Brake Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Clutch Fluid | DOT 4 |
| Engine Oil | 0W-30 |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 10.5 qt |
| Power Steering Fluid | ATF |
| Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs | 88.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Head Instructions | Only use new bolts. |
| Engine Flywheel Bolts | Use new bolts. 88.0 ft-lbs |
| Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs | 18.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential Fill Plug | Front: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Differential drain Plug | Front: 44.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 33.0 ft-lbs |
| Lug Nuts | 103 ft-lbs |
| Cylinder Firing Order | 1-5-4-8-6-3-7-2 |
| Refrigerant | R1234yf |
| Oil Group | PAG |
| Oil Type | 46YF |
| 1 | 22.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 140° | 22 ft. lbs |
| 1 | M6 Screw | 7.4 ft. lbs |
Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.
Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 1,200 mi.
| At 1,200 mi | Drive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 130 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| B011724 | 2024-12-10 | Fuel/Propulsion System | the Fuel Injector Condition-Specific Repair Coverage Program applies to qualifying… |
| B170324 | 2024-04-15 | Engine And Engine Cooling | BMW AG has issued a Delivery Stop (effective April 15, 2024) on certain Model Year 2018… |
| B510819 | 2024-01-16 | Electrical System | The basic conditions for initializing the power windows are not met. |
| B611305 | 2024-01-11 | Electrical System | The electrical system of BMW vehicles has been subject to an ongoing development process… |
| B360121 | 2024-01-08 | Steering | At low outside temperatures (below 40 degrees F) and slow driving speeds (i.e. when… |
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.
Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.
Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
10.5 qt of BMW LongLife LL-01FE 0W-30 is recommended., per the factory manual.
NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 15 city / 21 highway / 17 combined mpg.