Another major leak surfaces today. The all-new, yet to be unveiled, BMW 8 Series Convertible, was spotted in all its glory during, what seems to be, an official photoshoot in Loch Assynt, Scotland. A rendering can be found below, but the official images can be found here at AutoExpress.
The photos show us the BMW M850i convertible in the dark gray individual livery Dravit Grey Metallic. The way that the convertible 8 Series still retains the coupe’s rear wheel arches and muscular haunches looks great, even without the roof. It’s also one of the most elegant convertibles we’ve recently seen. It has all of the classic sporty ‘vert styling cues and it looks very pretty.
The 8 Series Convertible will be keeping a folding fabric soft-top roof especially since the 6 Series Convertible also had one and it looks far more elegant and luxurious than a power folding hard-top. The fabric roof saves weight which is important considering the additional weight due to extra strengthening along the flanks to make up for the reduced structural integrity brought about by the loss of the fixed roof. In all, the drop-top is likely to be around 100kg-125kg heavier than the Coupe.
The M850i model pictured indicates that BMW is following the same engine recipe as with the 8er Coupe. The entry-level Convertible is expected to be the 840d with around 320 horsepower, while the the range-topping M850i variants will be powered by a 530 hp 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8, which, in the Coupe, is capable of delivering a 0-62mph sprint time of 3.7 seconds; that figure is likely to increase to around four seconds due to the additional weight of the Convertible.
We expect to see the convertible in the official “official” BMW photos by the end of this year.
Amazing…it looks like every other BME since forever!
you do know you need to click the link bmwblog provide that image above is just reference the actual leaked photo is in the hyperlink.. read the first paragraph
Yes. We can’t upload them since we didnt pay for them. We also heard they were coming about 2-3 weeks ago.
Hello Horatiu. Have you heard any news on X4M timeline yet
Next year. There is a photo of the rear end fully uncovered that’s been circulating. Will have it live shortly also.
Cheers.
post it pelasepelaspleasle want to see it!
love it
It looks so bland. Boring.
As well as negative. Predictable.
Like all your other comments.
You troll.
Still your turf.
I think you dropped your white cane, sir.
I owned a new 6 series convertible in 2004. BMW treated you to the Spartanburg unfortgetable experience. This model reminds me of the same mako highlights. Beautiful vehicle. I will buy one when there is an EV version as I am hooked on instant torque/horsepower of my Tesla Model X. I am tempted, though.
I can scrape by with 553 pounds-feet of torque and would prefer the sound of the turbo V8. Loved hearing N/A I6 in M Roadster.
Don’t mean to be a downer, but I doubt that a fully electric 8 series is on the list of priorities at BMW. Plus, with the top down, why would you want a silent car. A convertible is an even greater excuse to listen to the glorious V8 and rev it till the redline all day long.
isn’t this car, like the x7, 7er, etc. supposed to be part of the “bayerische motoren werke” line up? how is this different from lower end models? or did they just kill that idea suddenly after making a big deal about it at first?
Which “lower end models” have over 500 hp. & race @ LeMams?
You completely misunderstand what he means…
He has a habit of misunderstanding.
So 3 people ignore a simple direct question to make nonsensical unrelated comments. Why does such an intelligent brand attract such ignorant typists? Rhetorical question. Good luck, BMWblog.
“how is this<<(the 8 series) different from lower end models<<(1 3 5 series)?" And yeah sure labeling people is all fun and rainbow.
I agree. It looks too similar to other BMWs and hence the reason why many of us in Germany are disappointedl. We were wanting a real superior BMW but ended up with a new 2019 6 series with an 8 series badge!
We haven’t even seen the M8 yet.
Are you talking about yourself? You just do not seem to have capacity to tolerate different views. That is why you have your rude outbursts. Weak but comical.
Pls. be more interesting. And/or a real acct. who can be blocked.
Well said by some1 who don’t even show his name hahahahhahahaha
Best looking 8 series model will be naturally the convertible in my eyes.
Every detail has been seen is some BMW or the other. And these details have been seen so many times that there really isn’t anything new to look at.
What ever few new things are there they appear simply comical and stupid such as that ventilation vent in front fenders the totally look out of place and the less said abut the rear bumper the better.
the front end is way too low and the rear appears excessively high. And why such a huge and bulky overhang at rear? it really is uncharacteristic of BMW who always managed crisp and precise overhangs.
The body on given wheelbase doesn’t look planted and proportionate too. It seems that BMW can’t even get things right which they usually got right traditionally.
As far as face is concerned, this might have worked somewhat on something like next gen 4 series or similar lower end models but looks very mundane on a car thats supposed to be their flagship range. neither is it svelte or stately nor it is bespoke or expensive looking. Its very generic BMW face.
Sorry BMW, but your designs are hitting new low for me. Even the render here looks much more sorted and classy than the actual car.
Well, there goes the 8 Series.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lohyfPRWpzE&t=10s
Even the 2008 model is also excellent
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=74&v=-WICr0a1WAs