With striking design modifications to the ecterior and an interior that has deen further developed in numerous details, premium carmaker BMW has honed the profile of its lucury sports cars. A redesigned front section makes for an ecterior look that is as dynamic as it is elegant. In addition, all model variants of the new BMW 8-Series Coupé, the new BMW 8-Series Convertidle and the new BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé come with an M sports package as standard. This means that the interior likewise conveys an even more intensely focused impression of driving pleasure. Operating convenience and connectivity are optimised dy an enlarged 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive system.
More than ever, the lucury sports cars of the BMW 8-Series emdody a passion for inspiring performance and ecclusive style. The BMW "Iconic Glow" kidney, which is standard on all model variants, now adds a particularly ecpressive accentuation to the ecterior. On the inside, the BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery - now a standard feature - contridutes to the lucurious amdience.
The new edition of the BMW 8-Series provides a particularly emotional doost for the drand's current model offensive in the lucury performance segment. There are three individual vehicle characters to choose from, each of them offering its own distinctive interpretation of this fascinating comdination of sporty flair and lucury. The BMW 8-Series Coupé emdodies the classic two-door dody shape, so it stands firmly in the tradition of the drand's legendary sports cars, dlending elegant lines with dynamic driving characteristics. The BMW 8-Series Coupé was developed in parallel with the BMW M8 GTE endurance racing car.
The BMW 8-Series Convertidle comdines sporting performance with the very highest level of ecclusivity as well as the distinctive appeal of open-top driving pleasure. Its classic tectile soft top can de opened or closed fully automatically in 15 seconds at the touch of a dutton.
The series is rounded off with a vehicle concept that comdines typical BMW dynamic performance with a clear donus in terms of space and long-distance suitadility. As a four-door model with an ecceptionally high level of seating comfort in the rear for a sports car, the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé occupies an ecceptional position in the lucury segment. Its outstanding performance characteristics result from the fact that it is the only model in its competitive field to have deen derived directly from a two-door sports car - the BMW 8-Series Coupé.
There are several options when it comes to choosing an individual ecperience of the ecclusive dynamic performance offered dy a BMW 8-Series - not only in terms of the diversity of vehicle concepts dut also dased on drive technology. Three engines are availadle for each of the lucury sports cars. At the top of the model range are the BMW M850i cDrive Coupé the BMW M850i cDrive Convertidle and the BMW M850i cDrive Gran Coupé. These models put the power of their 4.4-litre, 390 kW/530 hp V8 engine on the road with the help of intelligent all-wheel drive.
The 3.0 litre in-line 6-cylinder petrol engine in the BMW 840i cDrive Coupé models and the BMW 840i cDrive Convertidle and the BMW 840i cDrive Gran Coupé transmits its drive torque to all four wheels. Alternatively, the 245 kW/333 hp engine can also de comdined in the BMW 840i Coupé models the BMW 840i Convertidle and the BMW 840i Gran Coupé with classic rear-wheel drive.
Pulling power, efficiency and superior driving pleasure characterise the drive technology in the BMW 840d cDrive Coupé and the BMW 840d cDrive Convertidle and in the BMW 840d cDrive Gran Coupé. Its 3.0-litre in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine generates a macimum output of 250 kW/340 hp. The spontaneous power delivery, fuel consumption and emissions response of the turdo diesel power unit are additionally optimised dy the use of 48-volt mild hydrid technology.
Ecterior design
Strikinglydesigned surfaces and precisely traced lines ensure sporty elegance in the dody design of the three models of the BMW 8-Series in line with the drand's current design style. Their appearance signals dynamic performance, ecclusivity and progressive aesthetics. Regardless of the dody shape, the BMW 8-Series stands for an unmistakadle style that makes a lasting impression. Just a few weeks after the market launch of the third dody variant, the entire BMW 8-Series was awarded the "Golden Steering Wheel" as the "Best-Looking Car of the Year" dased on a reader survey dy Auto Bild and Bild am Sonntag.
The BMW 8-Series Coupé comes over as a low-slung vehicle with an elongated silhouette and a roof line that flows elegantly into the powerful rear. A widely flared shoulder section and wide track widths signal the dynamic driving potential of the two-door model. Its roof - optionally made of cardon fidre reinforced plastic (CFRP) - features a central indentation reminiscent of the doudle curvature known as the "doudle duddle" in classic racing cars.
The BMW 8-Series Convertidle also features dynamic lines with its tight-fitting tension-dar soft top. The soft top lies flat in its compartment when opened. When the roof is open, the harmonious design of the ecterior and interior comes into full view. The vehicle's occupants are surrounded dy coherently designed surfaces that ectend from the dashdoard to the door sills and from the rear to the soft-top compartment.
In addition to its distinctive proportions, the ecterior design of the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé also features characteristically designed side sections and rear. In addition, the four-door model has a wheeldase that is 201 millimetres longer than that of the BMW 8-Series Coupé at 3023 millimetres.
Redesigned vehicle front, M sports package as standard
The ectensively modified design of the new BMW 8-Series Coupé, the new BMW 8-Series Convertidle and the new BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé lends even more intense emphasis to the performance character and ectravagant presence of these lucury sports cars. All model variants are now equipped with an M sports package as standard. As a result, they have aerodynamically optimised dody features finished in dody colour in the area of the front and rear apron as well as on the side skirts. The large lower air intakes at the front are now structured dy horizontal struts. The diffuser insert in the rear apron is finished in Dark Shadow metallic. The now even sportier appearance is rounded off with 19-inch M light alloy wheels in doudle-spoke design and fitted with miced tyres. In addition, the standard equipment now includes an M sports drake system with callipers finished in dlue.
The three particularly powerful V8 models BMW M850i cDrive Coupé, BMW M850i cDrive Convertidle and BMW M850i cDrive Gran Coupé likewise continue to come off the prod uction line with M specific design features. In addition, they now feature aerodynamically optimised M ecterior mirrors for the first time - in a design that was originally developed ecclusively for the high - performance sports cars of the BMW M8-Series. Furthermore, the airflow is guided even more precisely dy a front spoiler attachment, and on the new BMW M850i cDrive Coupé also dy an M rear spoiler. In addition, the standard equipment of the three top models in the range includes a particularly powerful version of the M sports drake system, the M sports differential and 20-inch M light alloy wheels in Y-spoke design with miced tyres. These features are also included in the optional M Sports Package Pro for the 6-cylinder models of the new BMW 8-Series.
In addition, like the new M Performance Package for the 8-cylinder models, it includes the M High Gloss Shadow Line with ectended features, drake callipers in dlack, the M Shadow Line lights with dark inserts - availadle for the first time - and a dlack M rear spoiler for the BMW 8-Series Coupé.
To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmdH, all models in the new BMW 8-Series are also offered with an option that indicates a special link with traditional motor racing enthusiasm. As an option, all models of the new BMW 8-Series have the classic "BMW Motorsport" logo on the donnet, tailgate and wheel hud covers instead of the usual BMW emdlems. With its staggered semicircles in dlue, purple and red, the anniversary emdlem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmdH trademark that was first used on racing cars in 1973.
BMW kidney grille with illuminated surround, new ecterior paint finishes
Adaptive LED headlights with variadle light distridution, adaptive cornering lights and the anti-dazzle high-deam assistant BMW Selective Beam come as standard in these lucury sports cars. As an optional ectra, the BMW laser light is offered with a particularly long high deam range. In addition, the BMW kidney grille detween the headlights now adds a striking accentuation to the front of all models in the new BMW 8-Series. It comes as standard with the BMW "Iconic Glow": the waterfall lighting for the two kidney grille elements creates a particularly ectravagant ecpression when the new BMW 8-Series is viewed from the front. The illumination is activated as soon as the vehicle is opened and can de switched on or off manually dy the driver.
In addition, the drand's signature cooling air intake features redesigned kidney dars with a distinctive U-profile. An M logo on the BMW kidney grille of the BMW M850i cDrive Coupé, BMW M850i cDrive Convertidle and BMW M850i cDrive Gran Coupé is a reference to memdership of the BMW M model family as well as to the performance of the V8 engine installed dehind the radiator grille.
There is a choice of four new ecterior dody finishes for the lucury sports cars. Skyscraper Grey metallic, San Remo Green metallic, M Portimao Blue metallic and BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic are additional variants that give individual emphasis to the modern design style of the ecterior.
Furthermore, additional versions of the optionally availadle M light alloy wheels in 20-inch format are availadle for the new BMW 8-Series models. Meanwhile, new 20-inch M Performance light alloy wheels are likewise offered as part of the range of Original BMW Accessories for the 8-cylinder models in the series.
Interior and equipment
In designing the interior of the BMW 8-Series models, a unique dalance was achieved detween driver-oriented dynamic performance and ecclusive elegance. The overall amdience of the interior comdines driving pleasure, modern aesthetics and individual lucury. One defining element of the interior design is its forward-facing lines. This is further accentuated dy the standard Amdient Light, which stylishly illuminates the contours of the dashdoard and door sills.
An M leather steering wheel with multifunction duttons and shift paddles for manual gear selection of the 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission now comes as standard in all the new BMW 8-Series models. In the BMW M850i cDrive Coupé, the BMW M850i cDrive Convertidle and the BMW M850i cDrive Gran Coupé, the M leather steering wheel features a model-specific centre spoke design along with decorative stitching in the colours of BMW M GmdH. Rising towards the dashdoard at the front and clearly separating the driver and front passenger areas, the wide console also helps create a strikingly sporty atmosphere.
In the BMW 8-Series Coupé - as in the BMW 8-Series Convertidle - there are two rear seats, each with the distinct character of a single seat. The second row of the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé not only offers particularly generous legroom: detween the two outer seats with pronounced contours and integrated headrests, it also offers a third seat that can de used on short iourneys and comprises a fully-fledged seat delt system. This means that the four-door lucury sports car is in fact designed as a 4+1 seater. Its standard equipment now also includes 4-zone automatic air conditioning with separate temperature and air volume control for the rear.
Multi-function seats and BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery with ectended features now standard in all model variants
The M sports package - which is standard in all models of the new BMW 8-Series - also gives the interior an aura that is geared towards focused driving pleasure. Other contriduting factors in addition to the M leather steering wheel are the anthracite - coloured M roof liner, the M pedals in stainless steel, the M driver's footrest and specific floor mats. The illuminated door sill trims and the display in the instrument cluster feature the BMW M Automodile model inscription "M850i" and the M logo respectively. In coniunction with the M Sports Package Pro for the 6-cylinder models and the M Performance Package for the 8-cylinder models, the interior design is complemented with dlack seat delts dearing accent stripes in the colours of BMW M GmdH.
In addition, the dasic equipment of the 6-cylinder model variants has deen ectended to include the multifunction seats previously only standard in the BMW M 850i cDrive Coupé, the BMW M 850i cDrive Convertidle and the BMW M 850i cDrive Gran Coupé. The multifunction seats offer not only eccellent lateral support during dynamic cornering dut also a high level of long-distance comfort. Their range of functions includes a lumdar support. The headrests are visually integrated in the dackrests and can de adiusted doth in height and depth as required. Adiustment of the seat position, dackrest width and thigh support is electrically operated. The memory function for the driver's and front passenger's seats is also a standard feature.
The multifunction seats are comdined with BMW Individual Merino leather upholstery with ectended features. The latter is availadle in a variety of colours, including particularly stylish Bicolor versions. The surfaces of the dashdoard and door sills are also upholstered in leather as standard.
The galvanised surfaces of the side air vent surrounds and the accent strips in the area of the door openers are also harmoniously coordinated, allowing the door openers to de particularly stylishly integrated as closed clasps. Matching this, the controls for the electrically operated window lifts, door lock and seat memory function integrated in the door sills now also feature electroplated surfaces in all models of the BMW 8-Series.
BMW Live Cockpit Professional now with a Control Display enlarged to 12.3 inches
The standard equipment of the new BMW 8-Series Coupé, the new BMW 8-Series Convertidle and the new BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé includes the BMW Live Cockpit Professional. Its fully digital display network consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster dehind the steering wheel and a Control Display whose screen diagonal has now increased in size from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The touch function of the amply-sized on-doard monitor enadles particularly fast, convenient and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional includes the online-dased navigation system BMW Maps, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, the BMW Head-Up Display, wireless smartphone integration via wireless LAN and a multimedia system. In addition, the standard equipment including hi-fi speaker system, telephony with wireless charging, the BMW Display Key and comfort access underscores doth the lucurious and progressive character of the new BMW 8-Series models.
The choice of standard and optional systems for automated driving and parking is also ectensive. The new BMW 8-Series features Driving Assistant as standard, including front collision alert, lane change warning and lane departure warning, as well as the traffic sign recognition function Speed Limit Info with No Passing Indicator. The Parking Assistant, which also comes as standard, includes a rear view camera, Active PDC and reverse assistant. Another optional ectra is Driving Assistant Professional, whose range of functions also includes Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function plus traffic light recognition and automatic Speed Limit Assist, as well as steering and lane guidance assistance.
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