The second-generation of the

BMW 8 Series The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourer coupes and convertibles produced by BMW. The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé. It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 a ...

consists of the BMW G14 (convertible version), BMW G15 (two-door coupe version)

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s and BMW G16 (four-door "Gran Coupe" sedan version)

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( E). The G14/G15/G16 generation has been in production since 2018, and is often collectively referred to as the G15. It is the successor to the

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range and marks the return of the BMW 8 Series nameplate after nearly two decades, which was previously produced as the E31 until its discontinuation in 1999. The G15 is powered by turbocharged six-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder diesel and V8 petrol engines, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. While the initial release of models included all-wheel drive, a rear-wheel drive version of the base 840i and 840d was later made available for sale. The M8 models (designated F91/F92/F93) were unveiled in 2019 and are powered by the twin-turbocharged

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V8 petrol engine.

Development and launch

The BMW 8 Series is based on the BMW Concept 8 Series that debuted at the 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, and featured a new design language and iteration of the

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system. The production version was officially unveiled at the

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on June 15, 2018. The convertible version of the 8 Series (G14) was launched in November 2018. The convertible features a folding cloth roof that operates in 15 seconds and can function up to . Changes over the coupé include; new cross struts, new panels for the underbody and aluminium roll over bars for added safety. Initial models for the convertible include the M850i xDrive and 840d xDrive. The convertible weighs an additional more than the coupé. Sales of the 8 Series commenced in November 2018. The high-performance variant BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé was later introduced in June 2019 at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show. The Gran Coupé sedan (G16) of the 8 Series was announced in June 2019 and went on sale in September 2019. It has the same powertrains as the coupé and convertible, but it is the first 8 Series available with a six-cylinder engine for the United States. The 8 Series Gran Coupé has enlarged rear passenger space dimensions including improved headroom compared to the 6 Series Gran Coupé (F06) that it replaced. Like its predecessor, the 8 Series Gran Coupé is seen as a flashier sportier alternative to its platform-mate, the more traditional

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sedan, and it competes with the

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and

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Body and chassis

The production model is based on the modular CLAR platform and has a design largely unchanged from the Concept 8 Series. The wheelbase of the Gran Coupe is longer than the coupe and convertible models. The 8 Series utilises a

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front suspension and rear

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. The car uses BMW's Carbon Core technology, integrating

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within its chassis. GPS navigation data is used for the 8-speed automatic transmission to predict upshifts or downshifts when approaching a junction, and cameras along with sensors are utilised to determine appropriate shutdowns for the engine start-stop system. Most trims feature the xDrive

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system, although the base 840i and 840d have rear-wheel drive available. The 850i xDrive is available worldwide, while the 840d xDrive is only available in Europe. The official kerb weight (measured using the EU methodology) for the 850i xDrive is for the coupe version and for the convertible version. The kerb weight for the 840d xDrive is coupe version and for the convertible version.

Equipment

Standard equipment includes an 8-speed

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torque-converter automatic transmission,

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leather, a

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, and split folding rear seats. The 8 Series also features a display with

digital instrument cluster. All 8 series models can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a sport steering wheel, M rims and carbon fibre parts. The M850i xDrive receives 20-inch wheels as standard and aerodynamic elements such as larger air intakes and a front lip spoiler. Available options includes

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and

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integration, laser headlights, a display key fob, and a

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Diamond Surround Sound System.

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can also be used to unlock the car via a smartphone. An M Sport package is also available on the 840d xDrive model and features 19-inch alloy wheels, an enhanced braking system, and a re-designed sports steering wheel.

Models

Petrol engines

Diesel engines

Special models

BMW M8

The M8 version was introduced in June 2019 and is the road-legal version of the M8 GTE introduced at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The body styles for the M8 are the 2-door convertible (F91 model code), 2-door coupe (F92 model code) and 4-door "Gran Coupe" fastback (F93 model code). The M8 uses the

twin-turbocharged V8 engine, 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission and all-wheel drive (xDrive) system shared with the F90 M5. In reference to the M8 Gran Coupé Concept from 2018, the first eight vehicles of the production series of the M8 Gran Coupé were styled in the same colors as the concept vehicle and sold as ''M8 Gran Coupé First Edition''.

Alpina

The

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B8 based on the 8 series Gran Coupe was launched in 2021.

Night Sky Edition

In January 2019 the one-off version ''M850i xDrive Coupé Night Sky Edition'' was unveiled for the 25th anniversary of BMW Individual. The vehicle has a special paint and interior surfaces of the material of the

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. In addition, a

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is cited. The coupé had its public debut at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show. For the time being, the coupe remains in the possession of BMW.

Production

The 8 Series is produced at the

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in Germany. The following are the production figures for the 8 Series:

Gallery

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References

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