Finally, a fun and original BMW. This is the BMW Concept 8 Series, the essence of a contemporary BMW coupe.
So BMW present this concept car; a contemporary BMW coupe. A concept that also sets the tone for an upcoming BMW model. This new 8-series should be the current 6-series is replaced. In 2018, the vehicle will be launched as part of the largest modellenoffensief ever in the history of the BMW Group.
This weekend is the car (including his 21-inch rims can be seen during the Villa d’este concours in Italy:
The number 8 has always represented the pinnacle of sports performance and exclusivity at BMW… The forthcoming BMW 8 Series Coupe will demonstrate that razor-sharp dynamics and modern luxury can go hand-in-hand. This will be the next model in the expansion of our luxury-car offering and will raise the benchmark for coupes in the segment. In the process, we will strengthen our claim to leadership in the luxury class.
BMW had already done a big coupe at the Villa d’Este concours of 2013, this was the BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé which also suggested that it was a harbinger for a new 8 Series. This is not a rumor anymore. The type names are already reserved, including the M8.
Designheld homegrown Adrian van Hooydonk sees the new 8-series as a piece of pure fascination:
“It is a luxurious sports car which embodies both unadulterated dynamics and modern luxury like arguably no other. For me, it’s a slice of pure automotive fascination.”
Although the 8-series the ‘replacement’ of the 6-series, wants a BMW with the 8-series is what go up to search. Where the S-class coupé operates. There, where the sales margins considering all nice and high. It is expected that the 8-series so a lot of technique to share with the Siebener. Don’t be surprised if the 6.6-litre V12 from the M760Li finds its way to the new Behind.