i was doing some research on a hitch a BMW i just bought. and, stumbled across some interesting info. Da'Lan is now owned by Curt Manufacturing. AND, they DO make a hitch for the V8. http://www.curtmfg.com/index.cfm?event=guide part C11173. Shayne PARTING: 1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5 PARTING: 1986 Audi 4000 CS quattro