Will you opt for the two-door 8 Series Coupé, one of the very best in its class? Perhaps you’d like that self same car, only with a retractable roof? If that’s the case, the 8 Series Convertible is a terrific choice. Alternatively, the 8 Series Gran Coupé maintains the aesthetic qualities of its two-door siblings, and adds two more to the mix, while providing increased cabin capacity.
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20-inch alloysInstalled as standard are 20-inch ‘M’ alloys, whose lightness enhances both efficiency and performance. These wheels feature a striking Y-spoke design too, and are fitted with run-flat tyres, which do just what they say – allow the car to keep driving, even if a puncture occurs.
M stylingEach 8 Series iteration comes with an ‘M’ body style, which includes front and rear wings (or fenders) and side sills, each helping to deliver optimised aerodynamics.
Power-operated bootA power-operated tailgate proves to be a positive boon whenever the time comes to stow shopping bags, suitcases, golf clubs and the like. With your 8 Series key about your person, all you need to do is touch an area just beneath the lid of the boot to activate it.
Although the 8 Series Coupé/Convertible only has two doors, there’s actually space inside for four. Admittedly, two adults in the back might find space a little tight but a pair of younger travellers should be more than happy with the set-up, even on longer trips. By comparison, the 8 Series Gran Coupé offers greater flexibility: a four-door body and plenty of room for two adults in the rear compartment.
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Heated seatsAll models are fitted with heated front sport seats that offer plenty of electric adjustment options, thus ensuring a comfortable ride – and the driver has the added benefit of memory presets.
Climate controlThe Gran Coupé features automatic four-zone climate control and electric windows, making it easy to establish an ideal temperature for all concerned.
Reflective windscreenThanks to the 8 Series’ ‘climate comfort’ windscreen, intense sunshine is deflected. This has the twin effect of keeping glare to an absolute minimum and preventing the cabin from heating up unduly.
Entry-level models are fitted with a 3.0-litre 340bhp petrol engine. This six-cylinder unit produces 500Nm of torque, enabling Coupé variants to go from 0-60mph in approximately five seconds and reach a top speed of 155mph. The fastest, most powerful option is a 4.4-litre 530bhp unleaded unit. This eight-cylinder engine delivers a peak torque of 750Nm and 0-60mph in roughly 3.5 seconds (Coupé iterations). Gran Coupé variants lag just a little behind in the performance stakes, while Convertible iterations rank third in terms of acceleration. Overall, though, the differences are fairly negligible.
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Power and poiseThe 8 Series comes with the option of a BMW TwinPower Turbo eight-cylinder petrol engine for intense performance.
M Sport touchesThe new 8 Series can be specified to feature an M Sport braking system and lightweight M carbon roof for added performance.
Better handlingOvercoming any challenging terrain or road conditions is simple thanks to the BMW xDrive all-wheel drive technology.
A total of 16 loudspeakers (including a subwoofer) are included with the 8 Series’ Harman Kardon sound system. This comes with an AM/FM Tuner, DAB digital radio and a touchscreen display. In addition to AUX and USB inputs is enhanced Bluetooth, making it easy to stream audio content, enjoy hands-free telephony and wirelessly charge your compatible devices. The vehicle’s satellite navigation system is accessed via a 10.3-inch touchscreen, and offers 3D mapping, real-time traffic information, smartphone integration and much more. Each 8 Series model features cutting-edge safety technology, including sensors and cameras that keep tabs on hard-to-spot obstacles and potential collisions.
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Sonic delightsA Bowers & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system provides concert quality levels of audio for unforgettable motoring.
BMW Live Cockpit ProfessionalA 10.25-inch touchscreen display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster come as part of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional.
Infotainment optionsThe state-of-the-art infotainment system connects seamlessly to your smartphone for audio streaming and communications.
If you’re not sure which 8 Series variant you like best, you can always test drive them individually. Simply complete our online form and we’ll contact you presently to confirm details of your appointment.
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