BMW 8 series gran coupe

When the BMW 6 Series went out of production in 1989, the BMW 8 Series appeared the following year, which became better known under its type names 840 and 850. However, the 8 Series was not a direct successor to the 6, as it was positioned higher in the market with a higher price and also offered better performance. This model lasted until 1999 and received no successor.

When the BMW 6 Series went out of production in 1989, the BMW 8 Series appeared the following year, which became better known under its type names 840 and 850. However, the 8 Series was not a direct successor to the 6, as it was positioned higher in the market with a higher price and also offered better performance. This model lasted until 1999 and received no successor.

Again

In 2018, history is repeating itself. The 6 Series went out of production and is being replaced by the reintroduced 8 Series. This time, however, it is a direct successor, because it comes down to BMW making the 6 Series even more luxurious and placing it higher in the model line-up. The car is now in fact the coupé version of the 7 Series, which is why the car now listens to the name 8 Series.

Richly equipped

The 8 Series was presented on the basis of the BMW Concept 8 Series in 2017, a concept car that also immediately presented the brand’s new design language. We already see this on several BMW models. Like the 7 Series, the 8 Series is also packed with the latest technology, including integration for Skype and Microsoft Office. Once again, the 8 Series is available in the 840 and 850 versions, history repeats itself once again.

Family expansion

In addition to the Coupé and Cabrio, the range of the 8 Series was also expanded with a Gran Coupé variant, as was also the case with predecessor 6 Series. A fully-fledged M8 version is certainly still in the planning.

Technical

Engine typepetrol, 6-cylinder line
Displacement2,998 cm³
max. assets250 kW (340 hp)
Bee5,000 rpm
max. couple500 Nm
Bee1,600 rpm
Driverear wheels (option 4WD)
Brakes from/agiven checkers
Turning circle12.6 m
Power range235 to 460 kW

General

Transmission8AT
Body type4-drs. compartment
Euro NCAPnot tested
Market launchjuly 2019
Latest faceliftN/A
Guarantee3 years
From price€ 115,152
ParticularitiesLike the predecessor 6 Series, the 8 Series is also available as a four-door Gran Coupé.

Dimensions/weights

Tire size245/35 R20 / 275/30 R20
L x W x H5,082 x 1,932 x 1,407mm
Wheelbase3,023 mm
Mass empty1,790 kg
max. acc. wt.n/a kg
cont. bag. room.440 l
Tank capacity68 l

Consumption

conn. combined8.2 l/100 km
CO₂ emissions186 g/km
Energy labelC

Performance

Acc. 0-100 km/h5.4 sec
top speed250 km/h