The highlight of the BMW world this month is the all-new BMW 8 Series Coupe. The second-generation of the iconic grand tourer made its debut at the 24 hrs of Le Mans where it was presented in the form of the M850i Coupe model and its launch colors – Barcelona Blue and Sunset Orange.
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Apart from the car’s importance, as it brings back a nameplate after a 20-year hiatus, the new 8 Series is going to be the most expensive model in the range, topping the 7 Series in this department. The U.S pricing for the new BMW 8 Series has yet to be announced, but the German market has already received the price details for the two launch models. The entry-level BMW 840d xDrive will start at 100,000 euros in Germany, which is roughly on par with the 740d xDrive limousine, which costs at least 99,600 euros.
The top model of the 8er range – the M850i xDrive – which will also be available in the United States – is priced at 125,700 euros, higher than the 600 horsepower M5 and its 117,900 euros price tag.
Fitted standard with xDrive AWD and an eight-speed automatic, the 8 Series will go to 62 mph in either 3.7 seconds in M850i trim with the 530-hp V8 and launch control; or 4.9 seconds with the 320-hp 501-lb-ft-of-torque 3.0-liter diesel in the 840d.
The new 8 Series is a sports car and a grand tourer in one. It should slot into the sizeable gap between the Porsche 911 and Mercedes-AMG S63 Coupe. The 8 Series Coupe is wider, lower and shorter than the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, aiming for the sportier side of the GT segment.
Today, you can download some wallpapers of the new 8 Series which can be used for your computer or mobile devices:
Stunning. No doubt the M8 is going to be an absolute gem. Whoever designed this car deserves a big pat on the back.
Actually, the styling could be a bit (or more) exotic, say it different than the entire range, you know, just like the 1st one was; this 8 is just an upmarket BMW. And I don’t trust the source who was saying the designer took inspiration from the original, because this is simply not the case.
“And I don’t trust the source who was saying the designer took inspiration from the original, because this is simply not the case.”
Inside yes, outside no.
What color is that in the wallpapers? Carbon Black? Either way looks beautiful, super excited for them to come to the dealers and take a test drive.
Doesn’t look like a $100.000 car..
It looks like a normal BMW with a Chinese body kit bought on the internet. Cheap
Spot on.
Other than those stunning taillights there really isn’t much to look forward to. The design flair simply isn’t justifying the price tag. It would have been a smashing design had it been over next gen 4 series. Lets just hope that it will be a riot to drive as that will only be its USP.
One thing is clear, BMW’s design and product experience tops with 5 series and X5. level Above it, it really gets confused and struggles to make clear case for itself.
Looks perfect. The only thing is interior. On the fotos it doesn’t look high premium for this price.
The styling yes, it mocks Aston’s DB11 which is taken straight from 2000s
Shame it had a B-pillar.
So did the 645i. Engineering & structural integrity>design. Don’t want a B pillar? Buy a Cabriolet.
Better still, buy a proper sports car and not this wannabe car.
BMW have been doing GT coupes for decades, since this one races @ Lemans & has over 500 hp., don’t see wannabe.
You seem to have fallen victim of the marketing BS. This is NOT a sports car.
Which is why I called it a GT. Not marketing. History.
It looks cheap and not worth the price. For the same money one can get a much better made AND better looking. In this segment it is all about quality and looks combined.
If it comes to comparison between 911, S class coupe and 8 series, then my personal ranking would look like this.
1. 911
2. S class E63 E
3. M8
This 8 series will never reach the sales numbers and image of 911 nor the luxury and prestige of S class coupe with this design.
Maybe I’m not the target demographic, but…meh. Especially at that price.