The launch of the BMW 8 Series is rapidly approaching, being scheduled for later today, at the most important 24-hour race in the World Endurance Championship. BMW is ready not only to tackle the Le Mans race with two M8 GTE models but also to show the world how the 8 Series nameplate evolved over the last 20 years since it left the scene. The new Coupe will be unveiled in full in a couple of hours but the Germans decided to ramp up the excitement with yet another teaser published on Facebook.
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In it we get to see a glimpse of the new interior which seems to be taking a lot after the BMW X5. The center console looks a lot like the one in the new SUV but, of course, adapted to the body style. The instrument cluster will most likely be following the same path, with the new iDrive system taking over whatever analogue dials we might’ve been expecting. The gear selector also seems to sport some sort of crystal while the seats are just pure Cognac enjoyment.
The final shape of the car is still kept from us but from what we can make out, it’s not a lot different from the Concept which is good news. If the new 8 Series comes out looking almost like the concept that preceded it, we have a winner on our hands here. The thin headlights and the sleek taillights will make the car feel wider than it really is while the stylish interior will surely convince a lot of potential customers to choose it instead of its rivals.
At launch we’ll definitely see the M850i xDrive model come out. As a matter of fact, the car shown in the video below seems to be the M850i as per the add-notations at the bottom of the screen. The N63 4.4-liter V8 under the hood has been revamped to make 530 HP and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, which should offer the all-wheel drive 8er a 0-60 mph sprint of about 3.5 seconds and a beautiful sound.
The all-new BMW 8 Series is coming.
Stay tuned to see the embodiment of high class and sheer power.The all-new BMW 8 Series is coming tonight.
Gepostet von BMW am Freitag, 15. Juni 2018
I will love the front, but hate the rear of the car. It looks like the rear will be bad as the leaked images.
It’s so sad, that the front doesn’t look as good as the concept car. I guess they are not able to bring the kidney grille further down (as in the concept) because they need the space for radar System…
From what I’ve seen (spy pics leaked images etc) I do not like this car AT all. Looks brash, vulgar, poor proportions and that crystal gear leaver looks tacky has hell. It lacks the finesse of an AM, the purpose of a porsche, probably the sound of an AMG and probably even an Audi will be more tech…it’s a no no for me
You just inventoried all the reasons I love this & loathe the deplorables.
It’s just disappointing, they should have kept the concept design https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/212454ce4815118500e84af1917b3c59a41c8c56d6102e0cbd5fcb20a39fe613.jpg
I’m here with the car. I’ll have photos soon.
Awesomeness
I bet it’s breathtaking in the flesh.
Its already out guys.. autocar uk has already released leaked images. Unfortunately, it won’t be changing you opinions much. Really, a ‘nothing to write home about’ design effort from BMW.
If this is what they want to term as their best design or slice of automotive fascination than either these guys think we are stupid or they are overrating their own work.
Thou art blind.