BMW 8 Series 2nd Generation

[Inlinefour]

 

 

In BMW World, there is 1 unker ask whether got British racing green or not.

That green I saw on M competition car once only

[inlinesix]

That green I saw on M competition car once only

 

It is on 8GC concept.

[DACH]

Nowadays, everyone is using e handbrake mah.

 

In BMW World, there is 1 unker ask whether got British racing green or not.

 

Weird question.

Did you managed to sell him the car in the end? 

[inlinesix]

Gear Knob so cool but don't have Glass handbrake...left only 1 button 

Looks sibei impressive.

[Inlinefour]

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Looks sibei impressive.

Knob is really nice but iDrive 7.0 not really nicer than current 6.0 and 6WB lor:p Edited August 26, 2018 by Pohhenry

[inlinesix]

Knob is really nice but iDrive 7.0 not really nicer than current 6.0 and 6WB lor:p

I am not sure about that.

 

I tried increase/decrease volume like conductor. Not that ez to use.

[Inlinefour]

I am not sure about that.

 

I tried increase/decrease volume like conductor. Not that ez to use.

You mean gestures control right?

 

Sensor is right above the center console next to interior lamps

[inlinesix]

https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/11/01/world-premiere-bmw-8-series-convertible-first-drop-top-8-ever/

 

 

WORLD PREMIERE: BMW 8 Series Convertible — First Drop-Top 8 Ever

8-Series, News | November 1st, 2018 by Nico DeMattia 2

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Back in 1989, when the BMW 8 Series first debuted, it was only developed as a coupe. At the time, it was BMW’s most technologically-advanced …

 

Back in 1989, when the BMW 8 Series first debuted, it was only developed as a coupe. At the time, it was BMW’s most technologically-advanced car it had ever made, yet there was never a convertible model. Even though BMW sold the 8 Series for almost ten years, as it ended production in 1999, a drop-top model was never produced. So this new, second-generation BMW 8 Series Convertible is truly the first of its kind.

Not only is the new 8 Series Convertible the first of its kind but it’s also the best looking drop-top BMW since the Z8. It looks great, like a proper grand touring convertible. Even in M850i-guise, as seen in these photos, it looks more elegant than it does sporty, which is how a GT convertible is supposed to look. Being that convertibles are, by nature, less engaging to drive than their coupe siblings — due to the inherent lack of structural rigidity and added weight from losing a fixed roof in favor of a folding one — GT convertibles should be more about fast, elegant cruising than anything else. And this new 8er ‘Vert seems to look the part.

 

 

Without the roof, it’s low, sleek and muscular looking. Though, it’s not overly sport and that’s a good thing. With the roof up, it looks calm and sophisticated.

 

A lot of this elegance-over-sport look of the 8 Series Convertible has to do with the way it’s spec’d. Rather than having really aggressive wheels and sporty packages, BMW chose to give this 8 Series ‘Vert some classier wheels and a less aggressive spec. Which was a smart move by the Bavarians, as it makes this look like a proper GT convertible, something to contend with the Aston Martin DB11 Volante and Bentley Continental GT Convertible, even though the 8’er is significantly cheaper than both.

 

The soft top roof itself is insulated with multiple layers of fabric that are designed to keep noise and temperature out while its up. But when the elements change, that roof can be stowed or risen in just 15 seconds, at speeds up to 30 mph. With the roof down, a wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats (although its presence prevents rear passengers) and stowed in the trunk when not in use.

If you like to embrace the elements regardless of temperature as I do (who doesn’t love a convertible in the winter?), optional neck warmers — air vents integrated into the head rests — can keep passengers warm even in cold weather. And, if you happen to roll the 8 Series Convertible, high-strength aluminum roll bars deploy behind the passengers’ heads, via pyrotechnic charge.

Aside from the convertible top and the features that come with it, the 8 Series Convertible is essentially the same as the coupe version. So it still makes 523 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque from its 4.4 liter twin-turbocharged V8, still uses an eight-speed auto and still has xDrive all-wheel drive. So, mechanically, it’s basically the same car. Though, its slight extra weight gain does slow its 0-60 mph time to 3.8 seconds, rather than the Coupe’s 3.6 seconds. Still, that’s plenty quick.

This new BMW 8 Series Convertible is the first of its kind and it’s already making a good first impression. Not only is it a fast, luxurious convertible but it’s possibly the best looking convertible BMW has made in a very, very long time.

The market launch is scheduled for March 2019 with the M850i xDrive Convertible starting at an MSRP of $121,400 plus $995 Destination.

 

[DACH]

M8!!!   

 

BMW M8 Competition spotted completely uncovered

https://sg.news.yahoo.com/bmw-m8-competition-spotted-completely-080001952.html

 

 

Christmas comes early for BMW fans.

The only members of the revived 8 Series lineup we’ve seen so far are the 840d available in Europe and the M850i sold globally in coupe and cabriolet guises. BMW is set to introduce the M8 in the months to come, but we no longer have to wait for the official wraps to come off since fully revealing images of the high-performance coupe have emerged onto the web.

A longtime member of the GermanCarForum just published a comprehensive set of photos(let’s call them spy shots) with not just a “regular” M8, but the even hotter Competition version inside what looks to be a garage / warehouse where the car was sitting next to an 8 Series Convertible and a new-generation 3 Series. While it doesn’t look significantly more aggressive than an M850i Coupe, the devil is in the details.

Aside from the obvious M-specific quad exhaust, the M8 Competition makes a more generous use of carbon fibre we can see not only on the roof, but also on the side mirror caps and at the back for the boot lid spoiler. There’s more carbon fibre inside the cabin on the centre console to let everyone know it’s not a run of the mill 8 Series Coupe. Exclusive alloy wheels, black design body accents, body-hugging seats with an intricate pattern, and the Competition badge at the back further accentuate we’re dealing with the top-of-the-line 8er.

It is believed BMW has plans to sell the Competition version from day one, which means anxious buyers won’t have to wait more after the standard M8’s debut as the two flavours will be available at the same time. Expect the M8 dynamic duo to arrive in March 2019 at the Geneva Motor Show with an upgraded twin-turbo 4.4.-litre V8 producing around 630 bhp in the regular version and close to 650 bhp in the M8 Competition if the rumour mill is accurate.

[inlinesix]

1st batch of M850ix was flew into Japan

https://web.facebook.com/bmwjapan/photos/pcb.10156801339454754/10156801337989754/?type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARCHxuKU5q8i_UL8-OCBV6NiXS8POXr5Z4-6v5V3oDC7tVoxNcbLetJVtuG_a0H7WKyQcJBsk3CyC_iB&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBt4YzldEEDNaFNQEQ47aoMsZxKera9vIefIu8e0NiOMj5Vk9b4wM0ShT4tAREumCExVKJBh_zJA1rPlAPL4s3IyTPqqHdRj3DqHFp9Te2ZrweMyG0rneo-cMBO7dDzzP38Ne3kHWFDp9bmAEWte_nikiqHUqGwNQeu2CUEX4eYp8c3xXudMAHFv1f3OiwgAnbozINiuxIiP2Yd827oRL2yQ2VwL862cS0hYI4mcpu7K8rD1sd9g5T2sJHr7a7zM-lKHgsMdoormRAPK7M5HzQvd8ATqOuh7Cl_IVd4ZyA3RA2WcB19emrZz4E8XwgsCEmdPJLs1kEgO0jwKVWx

[Inlinefour]

1st batch of M850ix was flew into Japan

https://web.facebook.com/bmwjapan/photos/pcb.10156801339454754/10156801337989754/?type=3&__tn__=HH-R&eid=ARCHxuKU5q8i_UL8-OCBV6NiXS8POXr5Z4-6v5V3oDC7tVoxNcbLetJVtuG_a0H7WKyQcJBsk3CyC_iB&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARBt4YzldEEDNaFNQEQ47aoMsZxKera9vIefIu8e0NiOMj5Vk9b4wM0ShT4tAREumCExVKJBh_zJA1rPlAPL4s3IyTPqqHdRj3DqHFp9Te2ZrweMyG0rneo-cMBO7dDzzP38Ne3kHWFDp9bmAEWte_nikiqHUqGwNQeu2CUEX4eYp8c3xXudMAHFv1f3OiwgAnbozINiuxIiP2Yd827oRL2yQ2VwL862cS0hYI4mcpu7K8rD1sd9g5T2sJHr7a7zM-lKHgsMdoormRAPK7M5HzQvd8ATqOuh7Cl_IVd4ZyA3RA2WcB19emrZz4E8XwgsCEmdPJLs1kEgO0jwKVWx

 

Very the Swee but very the expensive here in SG   

[inlinesix]

Very the Swee but very the expensive here in SG   

 

I believe ///M8 will be more swee except no more double IL6

[motoent]

I took these pictures of the new 8 series coupe and convertible at BMW World in Munich:

 

 

[motoent]

This is a model of the new M8 Gran Coupe.  The M8 will have a 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine with over 600 HP.

[motoent]

By the way, videos of prototypes of the M8 coupe and convertible driving on the German Autobahn can be found on YouTube:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoVBELwAOWY

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2zvweqLDmc

[SZ_ford]

very beautiful car on the outside, but the interior don't feel special enough

[inlinesix]

very beautiful car on the outside, but the interior don't feel special enough

 

In what way, it's not special enough?

[DACH]

This is a model of the new M8 Gran Coupe.  The M8 will have a 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine with over 600 HP.

 CLS competitor