BMW 8-Series

The BMW 8-Series will be launched in two versions - M850i xDrive and 840 xDrive in the global market. In the US market, the new BMW 8-Series will be launched only in the M850i xDrive initially. This version will receive the 4.4-litre TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, which comes paired to an 8-speed Steptronic Sport gearbox. As for the Indian market, the model is expected to launch sometime early next year. In India, the BMW 8-Series coupe price is expected to start from Rs. 68.75 lakh (ex-showroom).

The latest BMW 8-Series exterior will include full-LED headlamps at the front with BMW’s LaserLight technology, claimed to be the slimmest one used ever on a Beemer. At the sides, the BMW 8-Series will feature 20-inch cast aluminium alloy wheels finished in exclusive colour - Frozen Cerium Grey Metallic. One of the highlights on the BMW 8-Series will be the double bubble roof contouring and the long L-shaped all-LED tail-lamps.

The BMW 8-Series interiors will pack a driver-focused design with a wide centre console, BMW’s head-up display, and BMW Live Cockpit Professional that will feature a 12.3-inch virtual instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch control display. The seats will come wrapped in premium Merino Individual leather upholstery. There are climate seats up front. In addition, the cabin will come layered with an M leather steering wheel, M pedals, M driver’s footrest, anthracite BMW Individual headliner and Bowser & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.

The BMW 8-Series specifications will include a hefty 4.4-litre 8-cylinder V8 engine good for maximum power of 523 bhp between 5,500 to 6,000 rpm against 750 Nm of torque between 1,800 to 4,600 rpm. This twin-turbo engine will work in conjunction with an 8HP76 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. A rear differential lock and the xDrive AWD system will be standard on the M850i xDrive coupe.

As for the BMW 8-Series mileage, there is currently no information on the same and hence it is a bit too premature to comment on the same.

In terms of safety, the BMW 8-Series features will include the advanced tech offered with the BMW models. Besides, the model will pack multiple airbags and a host of driver assistance features such as active cruise control, lane keeping assist as an option in the Driving Assistant Professional pack.

On the performance front, the twin turbo engine powering BMW 8-Series is claimed to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds while attaining a top speed of 250 km/h. The all-new BMW 8-Series coupe will also equip an adaptive M suspension with electronically-controlled dampers and integral active steering (four-wheel steering) as standard.

The upcoming BMW 8-Series will carry BMW’s DNA, and will come layered with a plethora of features and a robust twin turbocharged engine that promises an action-packed performance.

The new BMW 8-Series will compete with Mercedes-Benz AMG GT, Mercedes-Benz S-Class coupe and Aston Martin DB11.