THE 8
SPORTINESS IN A NEW TOP FORM
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
SPORTY WITH NO COMPROMISES
POWERFUL AGILITY
SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE TO THE POWER OF FOUR
GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED AMBIENCE
SPORTY WITH NO COMPROMISES
THE EXTERIOR DESIGN OF THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
Dynamic sports coupé with character: the design language of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé with its fascinating aesthetic is a new interpretation of the luxurious sports car. From the athletic front via the flowing coupé silhouette to the distinctively designed rear: this breathtaking design with its precise contours and powerful proportions produces thrills from the very first moment.
POWERFUL AGILITY
SPORTS CAR PERFORMANCE IN THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
The efficient BMW TwinPower Turbo petrol engines of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé and the perfectly coordinated drivetrain and chassis components are a guarantee of unforgettable driving experiences. After all, this sports car is fast, powerful and extremely agile, reacts with absolute authority in every motoring situation and yet always has reserves. Whether in urban traffic, on the motorway or negotiating a winding road: the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé has an answer to everything – and one that guarantees maximum driving pleasure.
SHEER DRIVING PLEASURE TO THE POWER OF FOUR
SPORTS DRIVING FOR FOUR PASSENGERS IN THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
In the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, four occupants get to enjoy a maximum of sheer driving pleasure. This is because the two passengers in the extremely spacious rear compartment have outstandingly comfortable leather seats with the character of individual seats. They provide a pleasantly enclosing sensation and outstanding side support even during dynamic driving and in tight corners – and keep pulses racing for all four occupants.
GENEROUSLY PROPORTIONED AMBIENCE
THE SPACIOUSNESS OF THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
In the rear passenger compartment of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, two adults enjoy impressive head and leg room and a generous sensation of spaciousness. Even on long journeys, therefore, supreme comfort and perfect relaxation are guaranteed. The optional Panorama glass roof additionally reinforces this experience of spaciousness and the feeling of freedom by supplying unique views and an ambience flooded in light.
Domagoj Dukec, Head of Design BMWThe BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé embodies the fascination of the automobile in its most exclusive and sporty manifestation. This is where extraordinary dynamics meet modern luxury.
THRILLING AESTHETICS TO THE POWER OF FOUR
THRILLING AESTHETICS TO THE POWER OF FOUR
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is an impressive four-door sports car that revolutionises the design language in this class. The muscular and precise contours of the bonnet make reference to the impressive potential that lies beneath. Inspiring to equal degrees are the sculpted interplay of surfaces in the side sections and the consistent coupé silhouette. The latter flows into a distinctive rear section with a muscular shoulder that indicates the unbridled power even when standing still. The rear window is embedded between two fins that converge in the tailgate – an exclusive detail normally only familiar in hand-crafted vehicles.
ABSOLUTE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
ABSOLUTE FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé offers a surprisingly generous amount of space in the rear passenger compartment, which is something not usually expected in a sports car. A long wheelbase and a raised roof line create a lot of space to give an extremely comfortable amount of head and leg room for rear passengers. Travelling in a luxurious sports coupé doesn’t get any more comfortable.
FIRST-CLASS SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
FIRST-CLASS SEATING ARRANGEMENTS
The rear passengers in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé enjoy the first-class cushioning of supremely comfortable leather seats with sports styling and the character of individual seats. They offer the passengers a pleasant, enclosed sensation when seated and hence excellent side support even when the car is driven dynamically. It turns every journey on the rear seats into an impressive motoring pleasure.
LIGHT. AIR. LUXURY
LIGHT. AIR. LUXURY
The Panorama glass roof in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé offers fresh air when open and even when closed provides an atmosphere flooded in light and an even more luxurious sensation of spaciousness. It opens and closes fully automatically and is also equipped with a slide and tilt function. And in intense sunlight, the integrated roller sunblind can be closed by means of a variable electric control.
INDIVIDUAL LUXURY WITH A SPORTING CHARACTER
INTERIOR HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
The interior design of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé radiates individual luxury with each of its fine details and at the same time delivers a clear declaration of ambitious sporting intent. The high-quality leather upholstery is highly exclusive, all materials are of superior quality and are complemented by a perfect surface finish. Combined with masterly craftsmanship, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé presents a modern and first-class interior with supreme comfort and an outstandingly generous level of spaciousness.
EXCLUSIVE SEATING
The optional multifunctional seats in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé can be altered via an active backrest adjustment, a variable lumbar support and a manual seat depth control to ideally match personal preferences. The seats are covered with the most exclusive leather, such as in the BMW Individual fine-grain 'Merino' upholstery in Ivory White/Night Blue Bicolour with elegant contrast stitching.
FINEST DETAILS
High-quality details such as the BMW Individual interior trim strips in piano finish Black, exclusive stitching and Galvanic accents on controls endow the interior with a luxurious charm. The optional, hand-crafted glass application 'CraftedClarity' embellishes the gear selector, iDrive Controller and Start/Stop button. This feature gives the high-quality interior an exceptional power of attraction – as does the illuminated 8 on the gear selector.
INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM
The full-length centre console in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is also covered with exclusive leather and continues in a flowing movement through to the rear seat. It reinforces the individual seating character in the rear and offers passengers the opportunity to create their own comfortable climate. Thanks to an integrated control, the automatic air conditioning and the seat heating are individually adjustable for each passenger.
SPORTY AND LUXURIOUS AMBIENCE
The sporty cockpit in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé exudes a unique elegance and provides absolute driver orientation. With the intuitive operating concept of the latest generation, you have the relevant information you need in view at all times while the M leather steering wheel with gearshift paddles allows you to keep everything under control. All surfaces, buttons and controls have a first-class feel to them and stylishly round off the luxurious ambience.
UNCOMPROMISING DRIVING EXPERIENCE
UNCOMPROMISING DRIVING EXPERIENCE
Prescheduled thrills: thanks to innovative drivetrain and chassis components, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé offers a supreme level of sportiness. The 8-speed Steptronic Sport transmission allows especially sporty gear changes, while the Adaptive M suspension ensures self-assured dynamics on every surface. The Integral Active Steering with rear wheels also contributes to reducing the steering effort and raises driving stability and comfort, especially during fast cornering. In addition, the intelligent all-wheel drive system xDrive offers maximum traction and tracking stability. The low centre of gravity and the high basic rigidity of the body furthermore ensure real driving pleasure.
PULSE ACCELERATOR
PULSE ACCELERATOR
With its 4.4-litre displacement and 390 kW (530 hp), the BMW TwinPower Turbo 8-cylinder petrol engine sends both rev counter and driver’s pulse soaring to equal heights. The powerful bi-turbo engine accelerates the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds with a torque of 750 Nm. These are figures that are normally reserved for racing cars. The reason lies in the numerous components that originate from motorsports. Two Twin-Scroll exhaust gas turbochargers, for example, optimise the power output and provide an impressive performance. Resolutely underlined by the full-bodied sound of the 8-cylinder engine that additionally generates goosebumps.
IMPRESSIVE POWER
IMPRESSIVE POWER
The newly developed BMW TwinPower Turbo 6-cylinder petrol engine with a displacement of 3.0 litres and 250 kW (340 hp) delivers impressive power and high efficiency with a low weight. Thanks to a torque of 500 Nm, the power unit in the BMW 840i provides maximum driving pleasure with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds. Both when sprinting and negotiating twisting roads. Owing to its silky smooth running characteristics, the engine also offers a self-assured driving experience of the superlative class on long trips – always accompanied by the inspiring sound of the 6-cylinder baritone and moderate fuel consumption.
THE LUXURY OF BEING AHEAD OF ITS TIME
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
Enjoy progress with every metre: the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé not only sets new benchmarks on the road but also in terms of innovative technologies. From the latest-generation personalisable operating concept via convenient voice control, this luxurious sports car make every trip even more personal and relaxed, thus raising sheer driving pleasure to an entirely new level.
BMW LIVE COCKPIT PROFESSIONAL
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional is a personalisable control and display cluster comprising the fully digital instrument display, the high-resolution Control Display in the centre console and the Head-Up Display in your field of vision. Using touchscreen, gestures, iDrive Controller or voice with the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, you can operate fully in line with your personal preferences.
BMW VIRTUAL ASSISTANT
Modern vehicles are becoming increasingly complex. So why not accept help from a virtual assistant? The BMW Virtual Assistant supports you during the operation of your BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, be it with navigation, entertainment or vehicle functions. A brief “Hey BMW” is all it takes for you to start communicating with your BMW Virtual Assistant. To get to know it better, simply ask: “Hey BMW, who are you?”. Incidentally, you can change the activation word too, just say: “Hey BMW, change the activation word.”
EXPERIENCE MODES
The Experience Modes allow you to adapt the interior ambience of your BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé to match your current mood. The three individual modes “Expressive”, “Wellbeing” and “Executive” offer you an ideally coordinated interplay of interior functions such as air conditioning, seat heating, light and music. This stimulates your senses and has a positive effect on your overall comfort. For even more sheer driving pleasure. Simply say: “Hey BMW, activate the Expressive mode.”, and try it out.
BMW INDIVIDUAL – AN EXPRESSION OF INDIVIDUAL STYLE
THE ATTRACTIVE FORCE OF THE EXCEPTIONAL
EXCLUSIVE MATERIALS IN THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ
Frozen Temptation three quarter front shot
Frozen Temptation three quarter rear shot
Frozen Temptation wheels
Frozen Temptation upholstery
Frozen Temptation cockpit
Pure Contrast three quarter front shot
Pure Contrast three quarter rear shot
Pure Contrast wheels
Pure Contrast upholstery
Pure Contrast cockpit
Dark Seduction three quarter front shot
Dark Seduction three quarter rear shot
Dark Seduction wheels
Dark Seduction upholstery
Dark Seduction cockpit
Impulsive Heat three quarter front shot
Impulsive Heat three quarter rear shot
Impulsive Heat upholstery
Impulsive Heat cockpit
Individual Sophistication three quarter front shot
Individual Sophistication three quarter rear shot
Individual Sophistication wheels
Individual Sophistication upholstery
Individual Sophistication cockpit
