BMW 8 Series (G15)

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 iDrive system. The production version was officially unveiled at the 24 Hours of Le Mans 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. Like its predecessor, the 8 Series Gran Coupé is seen as a flashier sportier alternative to its platform-mate, the more traditional BMW 7 Series (G11) sedan, and it competes with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé and Porsche Panamera. == 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 double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension. The car uses BMW's Carbon Core technology, integrating carbon-fibre 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 all-wheel drive system, although the base 840i and 840d have rear-wheel drive available. The M850i xDrive is available worldwide, while the 840d xDrive is only available in Europe. The official kerb weight (measured using the EU methodology) for the M850i 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 ZF 8HP torque-converter automatic transmission, Vernasca leather, a heads-up display, adaptive suspension, power steering, and split folding rear seats. The 8 Series also features a display with iDrive 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 Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business integration, laser headlights, a display key fob, and a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System. Near field communication 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 coupé (F92 model code) and 4-door "Gran Coupé" fastback (F93 model code). The M8 uses the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine, with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission and a 7-speed single clutch with an all-wheel drive (xDrive) system shared with the F90 M5. The M8 is available in standard and Competition variants: the Competition models receive a slightly more powerful engine, a carbon fibre roof, firmer suspension, forged alloy wheels, and a variety of other enhancements. Alpina The Alpina B8 based on the 8 series Gran Coupé was launched in 2021. Aside from the traditional Alpina alloy wheels and some minor details such as quad, chromed exhaust tips and Alpina Blue brake calipers, there is little that sets the subdued Alpina apart from the outside. Night Sky Edition In January 2019, a one-off version called the M850i xDrive Coupé Night Sky Edition was unveiled that features a special paint color and interior trim made from Muonionalusta-meteorite. The edition celebrates the 25th anniversary of BMW Individual, as well as the Quadrantids meteor shower which was going on at the time of its introduction. 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 was produced at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany. Production of the M8 ended in 2025, while the regular 8-series was taken out of production at the end of April, 2026. The following are the production figures for the 8 Series: Asia The second generation 8 Series Coupé was launched in Thailand in December 2018. In April 2021 the 8 Series Gran Coupé was launched in China. The 8 Series Gran Coupé is assembled by BMW Thailand as one of the first BMW products to be produced by BMW there. The M8 Competition Type A12/2M was launched in Pakistan in 2019, one year after its launch in India. As of 2019, the second generation of the BMW 8 Series was also the first generation of the 8 Series to be sold in Bangladesh. In May 2019, the second generation 8 Series went on sale in Oman. It was introduced to the Indonesian market in October 2018 and to the Thai market in February 2020. Sales in Japan ended in June 2024. == Gallery ==

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