BMW 8 Series

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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

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,

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: BMW 8 Series E31 (1990–1999)

Main article:
drive-by-wire throttle.[11] The 8 Series was also one of BMW's first cars to use a multi-link rear axle.[12]

Curb weight
1,855–1,975 kg (4,090–4,354 lb)
BMW 840Ci

Second generation (G14/G15/G16; 2018–present)

Main article: BMW 8 Series (G15)
MK2
PHEV (46 TFSI e / 65 DI e)
Dimensions
Wheelbase3,122 mm (122.9 in)
3,218 mm (126.7 in)
Length1,522 mm (59.9 in)
Width1,626 mm (64.0 in)
Height3,120 kg (6,880 lb)
BMW 840d

The BMW 8 Series (G14) was announced on June 15, 2018, with sales commencing from November 2018.

F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup.[14] Production commenced in late 2018 at the BMW assembly plant in Bangkok, Thailand & Dingolfing, Germany.[15]

Direct competitors to the BMW 8 Series coupé and convertible are the

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.

The M8 Competition Coupe was unveiled in 2020 in the Geneva International Motor Show

Specifications

  • Engine: twin-turbocharged and intercooled DOHC 28-valve & 32-valve V8, stainless steel block and heads, direct fuel injections.
  • 238.7 cu in (3,912 cc) & 268.6 cu in (4,401 cc)
  • 490 kW (657.1 bhp)
  • 840 N⋅m (619.6 lb⋅ft) at 2150 rpm.
BMW M8 Competition Coupe

In October 2021, BMW announced the all new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. It was sold only in Thailand as the first BMW sedan model in BMW Thailand. The engine is the same of the 3.4-litre DI engine with 481 PS (353.8 kW).

Engine

At launch, the 8 Series was powered by a six-cylinder petrol engine making 230 kW (313 PS; 308 hp) and 460 N⋅m (339 lbf⋅ft), an engine also used in the new BMW 7 series. Further engines will follow soon after the start of production.

belt alternator starter (BAS) comprises the PHEV system (Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle).[4]

Asia

  • The second generation 8 Series Coupe was launched in Thailand in December 2018.[5] In April 2021, an additional extended wheelbase three box sedan variant, called the 8 Series Gran Coupe, was launched in China. The 8 Series Gran Coupe is manufactured by BMW Thailand as one of the first BMW products to be produced by BMW.[6] The M8 Competition Type A12/2M was launched in Pakistan in 2019, one year after its launch in India.[8] 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.[9] In May 2019, the second generation of 8 Series was sold in Oman. It was introduced to the Indonesian market in October 2018 and to the Thai market in February 2020.

The 840d is mild engine sports car known to be the second overall car launched in Thailand. It owns a 3,401.0 cm3 (207.5418 cu in)

I6 engine if diesel and if petrol
, they indicate a 3,104.0 cm3 (189.4177 cu in) I6 twin-turbo, a 1,604.0 cm3 (97.88209 cu in). It has an indicator system that indicates the twin-turbo from the exhaust pipe to give a higher rpm.






BMW M8 Gran Coupe - Front







See also

References

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  2. ^ "1989 - 1999 BMW 8-series @ Top Speed". Top Speed. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  3. ^ George, Patrick. "The 8-Series Was One Of BMW's Best Failed Experiments". Jalopnik. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  4. ^ a b "8 Series: The Most Underrated BMW Ever". Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  5. ^ a b Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  6. ^ a b "BMW M8 Gran Coupe Reviews | BMW M8 Gran Coupe Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver". Car and Driver. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  7. ^ a b "Review: Did BMW Just Save the Four-Door Sport Sedan?".
  8. ^ a b "New BMW 8-series Gran Coupe spied testing". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  9. ^ a b "The new BMW M8 will come in three shapes". Top Gear. 2018-04-25. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  10. ^ "Ten reasons why BMW's old 8 Series is cool". Top Gear. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
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  12. ^ "How To OEM+ Restore A BMW 850Ci - Speedhunters". Speedhunters. 2017-09-19. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  13. ^ "This is the brand new BMW 8 Series Coupe". Top Gear. 2018-06-15. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  14. ^ "BMW 8 Series Convertible, Gran Coupe Officially Confirmed For 2019". Motor1.com. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  15. ^ Panait, Mircea (2018-07-06). "2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe Enters Production at Dingolfing Plant". autoevolution. Retrieved 2018-08-25.
  16. ^ Kacher, Georg (2016-10-12). "7 vs. 8: BMW Insiders Clash Over Flagship Future". Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  17. ^ Duff, Mike (2019-10-02). "2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Is the Prettier and Practical 8-Series". Retrieved 2020-08-20.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "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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    (in German). Motor Presse Stuttgart GmbH & Co. Retrieved 13 March 2018.
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