BMW 8 Series
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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 . [1] It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 petrol engines . [2] The E31 started production just as E24 6 Series production ended; however, it is not considered a direct successor. [3] The E31 was discontinued in 1999 due to poor sales. [4]
The model range was later reintroduced in 2018 with the second generation, G15 8 Series . [5] It launched in coupé (G15), convertible (G14), and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) body styles, as the successor to the F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup. [6] The G15 8 Series introduces an inline-six diesel engine , [7] [8] and a high-performance BMW M8 trim later joined the lineup as well as the luxury inspired Alpina B8. [9]
First generation (E31; 1990–1999)
Design work of the first generation E31 8 Series began in 1984, with final design phase and production development starting in 1986. The car debuted at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show and was produced until 1999. [10] The 8 Series was designed to move beyond the market of the original E24 6 Series , featuring greater performance and an increased price. The 8 Series was the first road car to offer a V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission and was one of the first vehicles to be fitted with electronic drive-by-wire throttle. [11] The 8 Series was also one of BMW's first cars to use a multi-link rear axle. [12]
Second generation (G14/G15/G16; 2018–present)
The BMW 8 Series (G14) was announced on June 15, 2018, with sales commencing from November 2018. [13] It was initially available as a coupé (codenamed G15), with the convertible (G14) and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) variants introduced later, succeeding the F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup. [14] Production commenced in late 2018 at the BMW assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany . [15]
Direct competitors to the BMW 8 Series coupé and convertible are the Mercedes-AMG GT coupé & cabriolet and Porsche 911 coupé & cabriolet . The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé which has improved rear passenger space dimensions compared to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé (F06), [7] is seen as a flashier sportier alternative to its platform-mate, the more traditional BMW 7 Series sedan, and it competes with the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé and Porsche Panamera . [16] [17] [18]
In 2022, BMW updated the 8 Series with an updated look and tech. [19] The Iconic Illuminated Glow kidney grille has been added, as is a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system that replaces the 10.25-inch unit.
See also
References
- ↑ "TEST DRIVE: The Iconic E31 BMW 8 Series" . BMW BLOG . 2018-07-26 . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "1989 - 1999 BMW 8-series @ Top Speed" . Top Speed . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ George, Patrick. "The 8-Series Was One Of BMW's Best Failed Experiments" . Jalopnik . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "8 Series: The Most Underrated BMW Ever" . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus" . Forbes . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "BMW M8 Gran Coupe Reviews | BMW M8 Gran Coupe Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver" . Car and Driver . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- 1 2 "Review: Did BMW Just Save the Four-Door Sport Sedan?" .
- ↑ "New BMW 8-series Gran Coupe spied testing" . CAR Magazine . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "The new BMW M8 will come in three shapes" . Top Gear . 2018-04-25 . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "Ten reasons why BMW's old 8 Series is cool" . Top Gear . 2018-01-25 . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "Remembering The 1990 - 1999 BMW 8 Series: Almost Paradise" . Motor1.com . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "How To OEM+ Restore A BMW 850Ci - Speedhunters" . Speedhunters . 2017-09-19 . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "This is the brand new BMW 8 Series Coupe" . Top Gear . 2018-06-15 . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ "BMW 8 Series Convertible, Gran Coupe Officially Confirmed For 2019" . Motor1.com . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (2018-07-06). "2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe Enters Production at Dingolfing Plant" . autoevolution . Retrieved 2018-08-25 .
- ↑ Kacher, Georg (2016-10-12). "7 vs. 8: BMW Insiders Clash Over Flagship Future" . Retrieved 2020-08-20 .
- ↑ Duff, Mike (2019-10-02). "2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Is the Prettier and Practical 8-Series" . Retrieved 2020-08-20 .
- ↑ Scherr, Elana (2021-04-12). "Tested: 2021 Audi RS7 vs. 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe vs. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S" . Retrieved 2021-11-09 .
- ↑ "2022 BMW 8 Series facelift revealed - Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, 12.3-inch infotainment screen - paultan.org" . January 26, 2022.
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