8 Series [Official] BMW 8-Series Gran Coupé (G16)

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Press Release (Global):

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe.

19.06.2019 Press Kit

A four-door sports car has been added to the new BMW 8 Series range. With its standalone body concept, plus powertrain and chassis technology designed squarely to engender supreme dynamic ability, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe embodies a brand of sporting flair unique in the luxury segment.

Highlights:

New BMW 8 Series range expands with the arrival of a four-door sports car for the luxury segment. New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe has a distinctive character, smile-inducing driving dynamics, emotion-rich design, a luxurious aura and greater spaciousness in the rear. Sports performance of the new BMW 8 Series combines with enhanced everyday usability and a talent for covering long distances.
Only model in segment derived directly from a two-door sports car. Developed alongside the BMW 8 Series Coupe and the BMW M8 GTE endurance racing car. Body structure, powertrain and chassis geared squarely to maximising performance capabilities. Low centre of gravity, even weight distribution, lightweight construction with aluminium, magnesium and carbon fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP), aerodynamically optimised body.
World premiere of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe at the BMW Group #NEXTGen event on 25 – 27 June 2019 in Munich; launch from September 2019 with four model variants: the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 10.0 – 9.9 l/100 km [28.2 – 28.5 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 229 – 226 g/km)* with 390 kW/530 hp V8 engine, BMW 840i Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.4 l/100 km [37.7 – 38.2 mpg imp]; CO2emissions combined: 170 – 168 g/km)* and BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 7.8 – 7.7 l/100 km [36.2 – 36.7 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 179 – 176 g/km)* with new 250 kW/340 hp six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, plus the BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe (fuel consumption combined: 6.3 – 6.2 l/100 km [44.8 – 45.6 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 166 – 162 g/km)* with six-cylinder in-line diesel unit and 235 kW/320 hp. All engines comply with the Euro 6d-TEMP exhaust gas standard. Power transfer via eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive or (on BMW 840i Gran Coupe) rear-wheel drive.
Distinctively styled, extrovert exterior featuring the BMW brand’s new design language with precisely drawn lines and expansive surfaces. Distinctive proportions, wheelbase 201 millimetres longer than on the. Distinctive proportions, wheelbase 201 millimetres longer than on the BMW 8 Series Coupe. Elegantly flowing roofline merges into tail with fin‑shaped transition; dynamically stretched silhouette. Powerfully sculpted shoulders around the C-pillars, extremely wide tracks and distinctive, width-emphasising design at the rear end intensify the car’s sporting allure and presence.
Luxurious sports-car feel can be enjoyed from all seats. Standard specification includes sports seats and Vernasca leather trim, shift paddles on the steering wheel, ambient lighting, and fulled leather trim for the instrument panel and door shoulders. Outer rear seats styled as individual seats with integral head restraints. Third rear seat is suitable for use on short journeys.
Abundant spaciousness in the rear. More legroom than ever in a BMW coupe. Large door apertures make getting in and out easier. Considerable increase in shoulder room in the rear, more headroom in all seats than in the two-door members of the new BMW 8 Series range.
Automatic boot lid operation and Comfort Access (including hands‑free opening and closing of the boot lid) are standard. Boot capacity of 440 litres is big enough to accommodate three golf bags. 40 : 20 : 40 split-folding rear backrest offers extra flexibility for carrying luggage.
Panoramic glass roof exclusive to this model; transparent area of around 1.5 square metres produces an exceptionally light and airy feel and creates a continuous glass surface extending from the windscreen back to the rear window. Other options available exclusively for the four-door BMW 8 Series variant include four-zone automatic climate control and sun blinds for the rear side windows and rear window.
Exceptional balance between supreme long-distance comfort and sports performance courtesy of extended wheelbase and bespoke chassis tuning honed with race expertise. Adaptive M suspension as standard, active roll stabilisation optionally available for all model variants. BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and BMW 840i Gran Coupe fitted with M Sport differential as standard, Integral Active Steering standard in the all-wheel-drive model variants and optional for the BMW 840i Gran Coupe. Driving Experience Control switch activates clearly differentiated COMFORT, ECO Pro, SPORT and SPORT+ modes, enabling a broad spectrum of setup options – from dynamic to comfortable.
Adaptive LED headlights and LED rear lights as standard. BMW Laserlight with Selective Beam and extended high-beam range of 600 metres available as an option.
M Sport package comprises bespoke design and equipment features: extra-large air intakes, specially designed side skirts and rear apron, 19‑inch M light-alloy wheels, M Sport brakes, multifunction seats, M leather steering wheel, illuminated door sill plates with M logo. BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe also features a front spoiler extension, 20-inch M light-alloy wheels with high-performance tyres, specially designed M Sport brakes, exclusive exterior features in Cerium Grey, interior trim strips in stainless steel mesh design and illuminated door sill plates bearing the model badge. M Technic Sport Package is also available for all other model variants.
Standard Chrome Line Exterior with distinctive trim bar in the rear apron adds model-specific details that accentuate its elegance. Scope for customisation is provided by the M Carbon exterior package (with air intake bars, exterior mirror caps and tailpipe trims in CFRP) and highly exclusive options from BMW Individual.


High-quality options for added sporting flair, passenger comfort and modern luxury: multifunction seats and M Sport seats, BMW Individual Merino leather trim with extended appointments and BMW Individual Merino full leather trim, active seat ventilation, soft-close doors, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System, Heat Comfort package, glass applications for selected controls.
Extensive range of driver assistance systems: High Beam Assistant, Driving Assistant comprising Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, Lane Change Warning and Lane Departure Warning, Speed Limit Info, rear crossing traffic warning and rear collision warning, plus Parking Assistant including reversing assistant all fitted as standard. Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Driving Assistant Professional including steering and lane control assistant, lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection, Evasion Assistant, distance information, crossing traffic warning, road priority warning and wrong-way driving warning, and Parking Assistant Plus with Surround View, Top View, Panorama View and Remote 3D View available as options.
Luxurious and progressive standard specification including BMW Display Key, telephony with wireless charging, BMW Head-Up Display and BMW Live Cockpit Professional with navigation system, fully digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch Control Display. BMW Operating System 7.0 enables extremely quick access to settings and functions. Customisable displays with modern, consistently designed graphics. Multimodal operation using touchscreen display, iDrive Controller, steering wheel buttons, voice control or gesture control.
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant on hand as digital co-driver and vehicle expert. Controlled using natural voice commands. Experience Modes for the interior are tailored to different requirements. Integration of Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business. BMW Digital Key makes it possible to access the vehicle and start the engine using a smartphone. Remote Software Upgrade facility for updating vehicle functions over the air.


Model variants at launch:
BMW 840i Gran Coupe:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission.
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.2 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.4 l/100 km (37.7 – 38.2 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined: 170 – 168 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d‑TEMP.

BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe:
Six-cylinder in-line petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,998 cc, output: 250 kW/340 hp at 5,000 – 6,500 rpm,
max. torque: 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 4.9 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 7.8 – 7.7 l/100 km (36.2 – 36.7 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined: 179 – 176 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d‑TEMP.

BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe:
V8 petrol engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 4,395 cc, output: 390 kW/530 hp at 5,500 – 6,000 rpm,
max. torque: 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) at 1,800 – 4,600 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 3.9 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 10.0 – 9.9 l/100 km (28.2 – 28.5 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined: 229 – 226 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d‑TEMP.

BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe:
Six-cylinder in-line diesel engine, eight-speed Steptronic transmission, BMW xDrive.
Capacity: 2,993 cc, output: 235 kW/320 hp at 4,400 rpm,
max. torque: 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) at 1,750 – 2,250 rpm.
Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 5.1 seconds,
top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
Fuel consumption combined: 6.3 – 6.2 l/100 km (44.8 – 45.6 mpg imp),
CO2 emissions combined: 166 – 162 g/km, exhaust standard: EU6d‑TEMP.


CO2 EMISSIONS & CONSUMPTION.

BMW 840i Gran Coupe: fuel consumption combined: 7.5 – 7.4 l/100 km [37.7 – 38.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 170 – 168 g/km)
BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe: fuel consumption combined: 7.8 – 7.7 l/100 km [36.2 – 36.7 mpg imp]; CO 2 emissions combined: 179 – 176 g/km
BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe: fuel consumption combined: 10.0 – 9.9 l/100 km [28.2 – 28.5 mpg imp]; CO 2 emissions combined: 229 – 226 g/km
BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe: fuel consumption combined: 6.3 – 6.2 l/100 km [44.8 – 45.6 mpg imp]; CO 2 emissions combined: 166 – 162 g/km

 

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Press Release (US):

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe.
19.06.2019 Press Release

• 3.0 liter 6-cylinder 840i and 840i xDrive with 335 hp and 368 lb-ft torque.
• 4.4 liter 8-cylinder M850i xDrive with 523 hp and 553 lb-ft torque.
• Production to begin July 2019. Market Launch September 2019.
• Pricing from $84,900 plus $995 Destination for the 840i Gran Coupe.

Woodcliff Lake, NJ – June 18, 2019…Today, BMW is pleased to announce the new four-door 2020 8 Series Gran Coupes. Available in rear-wheel drive 840i, all-wheel drive 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive models, the new Gran Coupes offer the unmatched combination of beautiful design, luxurious appointments, the latest driver assistance systems, connectivity and sports car performance expected from the top of the line of BMW automobiles.

Presenting a unique design from the windscreen back, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupes are 9.0 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider, 2.2 inches taller than the 8 Series Coupe feature a wheelbase which is 7.9 inches longer. Handcrafted exterior elements confirm the new 8 Series Gran Coupe as the choice for those discriminating drivers seeking modern elegance and exhilarating performance.

Prices start at $84,900 for the new 2020 840i Gran Coupe, $87,800 for the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe and $108,900 for the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe. Pricing does not include $995 Destination.


Exterior design

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, irrespective of engine choice, offers a stunning and powerful sweeping four-door body with wide flanks and sharp creased modern lines. In fact, with a rear track of 65.8 inches (1.2 inches wider than the 8 Series Coupe) the 8 Series Gran Coupe stands on the widest rear track of any BMW automobile; a design criteria which required an update of the Plant Dingolfing assembly line in order to accommodate the new, wider platform.

From the a-pillar back, the 8 Series Gran Coupe design differs from that of the Coupe to both increase interior space and deliver a vehicle with strong presence and authority. The windshield features less rake than in the Coupe to allow the roofline to raise to a higher point above the front seats, providing increased headroom for both front and rear passengers. The roof then merges into the rear trunk lid with fin-like transitional lines to create the visual of a long and flowing body. The rear glass is mounted with increased rake to increase the size of the trunk opening and also acts to from a fixed part of the body’s structure to increase torsional rigidity and reduce noise entering the cabin. The subtle flying buttress design of the rear glass surround requires that the finishing folds of the metalwork be done by hand, a unique feature of the 8 Series Gran Coupe that allows for a truly elegant design to be delivered to each and every owner.

The standard panoramic glass moonroof stretches from the front windshield all the way back to the rear window, flooding the cabin with light. The multi-functional antenna is integrated into the rear glass, eliminating the need for the roof-mounted shark fin antenna and allowing the new larger glass roof. From Nov. 2019 production, the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe will offer an optional Carbon Fiber roof which replaces the glass moonroof and lowers both the weight and center of gravity of the Gran Coupe to further improve handling and performance.

Standard Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight flank the one piece hexagonal BMW kidney grille surround which frames active air intake slats inside. Large openings in either side of the front bumper give the low-slung front end of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe an aggressive appearance. Functional Air Breathers let air flow through the front fenders improving both aerodynamics and styling. The Hofmeister kink in the expansive c-pillar ties the flowing side profile lines of the new Gran Coupe to heavily sculptures rear fenders and trunk lid. Slim LED rear lights stand high above trapezoidal twin exhaust pipes.

An intelligent mix of lightweight materials helps to reduce weight in the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Aluminum construction is used for the doors, hood, roof, front bulkhead, engine subframe and rear bumper support. The trunk lid is made from dent-resistant plastic while the cabin dashboard support is made from magnesium and parts of the center driveline tunnel are made from carbon-fiber reinforced plastic.

Interior design

The BMW 8 Series’ blend of sporting flair and luxury can now be enjoyed from all five available seats in the new Gran Coupe. The longer wheelbase and wider rear flanks of the sleek 8 Series Gran Coupe have allowed for sizable increases in interior space. Front head room increases by 0.2 inches while rear headroom is up by 3.4 inches. Rear legroom increases by a substantial 7.1 inches while rear shoulder room improves by 7.7 inches. The trunk gains 0.7 cu. ft of room.

The welcoming interior features touches such as Nappa leather on the dashboard and upper door panels, electroplated air vent surrounds and door trim and quilting and decorative stitching on the seating surfaces. The extended center console in the 8 Series Gran Coupe is unique to the model and continues into the rear space, dividing the individually-styled right and left seats while still allowing for the rear center seat space to be used when needed. The rear console offers passengers individual right and left climate controls, air vents, storage tray and USB-C ports.

The standard heated front sport seats feature integrated headrests and are designed with a thinner profile to allow for greater rear knee space. All four main seats offer generous levels of lateral support so that the performance capabilities of the 8 Series Gran Coupe can be enjoyed by all passengers. The rear seats can be folded down in a 40:20:40 configuration allowing for any variation of passengers and cargo on both short and long trips.

The standard ambient light feature emphasizes the forward-pointing lines inside the car to striking effect. Indirect illumination of the contour lines running along the center console and the door shoulders using precisely positioned LED optical fibers creates an exclusive mood.

Paints finishes and interior trim

Standard paint finishes on the new 8 Series Gran Coupe include non-metallic Alpine White and metallic finishes in Carbon Black (when the M Sport package is selected), Black Sapphire (840i and 840i xDrive only), Mineral White, Sonic Speed Blue, Sunset Orange, Bluestone (840i and 840i xDrive only), Blue Ridge Mountain (840i and 840i xDrive only) and Barcelona Blue (840i and 840i xDrive only).

Optional Individual paint finishes include Dravit Grey Metallic, Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Aventurin Red Metallic and Frozen Bluestone Metallic.

The 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupes feature standard Vernasca leather in either Black, Ivory White or Cognac. Optional on these two models and standard on the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe is Individual Extended Merino Leather in Black Ivory White, Cognac and two-tone Night Blue/Black, Tartufo/Black and Fiona Red/Black.

BMW Individual Full Merino leather is optional on all three Gran Coupe models and includes Black, Cognac, Ivory White, Ivory White/Night Blue, Ivory White/Tartufo, Night Blue/Black, Tartufo/Black and Fiona Red/Black.

6-cylinder Power and performance

The BMW 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe models are powered by the latest iteration of BMW’s TwinPower 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder Turbo engine. Weighing 13 lbs less than its predecessor, the new engine produces 335 hp between 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and 368 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 – 4,500 rpm. This allows the rear-wheel drive 840i Gran Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.9 seconds while the added traction of BMW xDrive allows the 840i xDrive Gran Coupe to reach 60 mph in 4.6 seconds. Both vehicles feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires and 155 mph when equipped with performance tires.

The new 6-cylinder engine features an exhaust manifold integrated into the cylinder head, a twin-scroll turbocharger with quicker response and direct injection technology working at an increased maximum pressure of 350 bar. A housing with improved flow characteristics and turbines with reduced masses both help the turbocharging system to ensure rapid build-up of pressure, and the charge air cooler has been incorporated into the intake system. The latest version of the VALVETRONIC fully variable valve timing system makes the sort of swift, high-precision adjustments that facilitate instantaneous power delivery and improve engine efficiency. The exhaust manifold embedded in the cylinder head cooling jacket, the new oil module with integral heat exchanger and the split-cooling valve delivering on-demand control of the cooling system all serve to optimize the engine’s temperature management. Efficiency is given a further boost by the low-friction belt drive and the reduced weight of both the crankshaft and oil pump.

V8 Power and performance

The BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe is powered by the latest generation of the BMW TwinPower 4.4-liter eight-cylinder Turbo engine. Power production is rated at 523 hp between 5,500 – 6,000 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque between 1,800 – 4,600 rpm which allow this model to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires and 155 mph when equipped with performance tires.

Two twin-scroll turbochargers with charge air cooling located within the V-shaped space between the cylinder banks, High Precision Injection, VALVETRONIC fully variable valve control and Double-VANOS variable camshaft timing all form part of the M Performance TwinPower Turbo technology, whose extensive overhaul has given a substantial boost to maximum power, torque and efficiency.

The new V8 engine serves up an enthralling sound, which is enhanced by the standard flap-controlled sports exhaust system. It boasts a wonderfully versatile character that can also adapt itself to effortlessly relaxed cruising. The Driving Experience Control switch can be used to activate both extremely sporty and distinctly comfort-oriented powertrain settings. In the SPORT and SPORT+ modes, accelerator response as well as the V8 engine’s power delivery and acoustics – which take on a particularly distinctive note in the SPORT+ setting – are all configured for an exhilarating driving experience.

A new aluminium alloy has been used to increase the strength of the engine block. The wire-arc sprayed iron coating for the cylinder walls serves to reduce frictional losses. Reinforced, Grafal-coated pistons and optimized piston rings are designed to endure the stress on the crank drive that comes with the extra output and torque. To enhance engine smoothness, torsional vibration is minimized with the help of a viscous damper on the crankshaft.

Eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission and xDrive all-wheel drive

Both engines transfer power to the driveline through the latest improved version of the Steptronic Sport automatic transmission featuring a weight-reducing design, a newly developed controller and a wider gear ratio spread. The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission now shifts gear more sharply courtesy of an optimized hydraulics control unit. A new generation of torsion dampers that reduce rotational forces within the powertrain help improve both driving comfort and shift smoothness. Integral twin-damper systems for isolating vibrations reduce the degree of slip at the torque converter lock-up clutch.

Shift paddles on the steering wheel are included as standard for manual gear selection, while a Launch Control function allows for accelerating from a standing start with maximum available traction.

The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission’s controller can adapt its shift parameters to the current driving situation through intelligent networking with the standard Navigation system, enabling it to take the planned route into account. Navigation data is used to downshift early, for example, when approaching an intersection in order to use engine braking to slow the car down. Likewise, the intelligent controller is able to avoid unnecessary gear shifts between two corners that follow in quick succession, making it possible to drive through at a quicker pace.

In the 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive Gran Coupe models, the BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system features rapid, precise and fully variable distribution of drive torque between the front and rear wheels, maximizing traction and handling stability not just when driving in adverse road conditions, but in performance driving situations as well. Power is split in accordance with demands at all times using an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch that is networked with the powertrain and chassis systems.

To increase the system’s efficiency, all of the drive torque is directed to the rear wheels in situations when all-wheel drive is not needed. The xDrive system’s rear-biased set-up guarantees a driving experience for which BMW sports cars are renowned.

Chassis, Suspension and Steering

The longer and wider platform of the 8 Series Gran Coupe offers great benefits in ride comfort and high speed stability. The front double-wishbone suspension, rear five-link suspension, electromechanical steering and standard Dynamic Damper Control combine to give the driver the ultimate combination of comfort and precise, sport handling. The design principle of the double-wishbone front suspension makes it possible to separate steering and damper functions. As a result, high lateral acceleration forces are possible without compromising ride comfort. The car’s steering remains largely unaffected by disruptive forces caused by irregularities in the road surface. Thanks to bi-elastic bushings, the five-link rear suspension guarantees precise wheel guidance and the highest degree of directional stability. In addition, effective isolation of the powertrain and suspension improves interior acoustic comfort.

Integral Active Steering is standard on the 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive Gran Coupe models and optional on the 840i Gran Coupe. Integral Active Steering reduces the car’s turning circle when maneuvering, increases agility at moderate speeds and optimizes stability when changing lanes and cornering at high speeds. The system combines the electromechanical steering of the front wheels (including Servotronic function for speed-sensitive power assistance) and the variable steering ratio in the rear axle steering.

Wheels and Tires

The 6-cylinder 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe models come standard with 18-inch V-spoke Style 642 wheels with 245/45R18 front and 275/40R18 rear all-season runflat tires. Optional on these two models are 19-inch wheels with 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear all-season or performance run-flat tires, 20-inch wheels with 245/35R20 front and 275/30R20 rear performance run-flat tires.

The M850i xDrive Gran Coupe is equipped with standard 20-inch V-spoke cerium grey wheels with 245/35R20 and 275/30R20 performance run-flat tires. Non-runflat 20-inch tires can also be specified on the M Performance model as can 19-inch wheels with 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear all-season run-flat tires.

M Sport brakes are standard on the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe and optional on the 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe models.

Driver Assistance Systems

The 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is available with a wide variety of standard and optional driver assistance systems. The systems really come into their own when driving longer distances by relieving the strain on the driver in monotonous situations, such as traffic jams or slow-moving traffic. They enhance comfort and safety both in urban traffic and on longer trips by providing targeted assistance in complex traffic situations. The driver assistance systems process camera images as well as the data gathered by ultrasonic and radar sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, to warn of potential hazards and to minimise the risk of an accident with corrective braking or steering inputs.

Standard equipment includes Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation. Depending on the situation, the system can bring the vehicle to a halt to either avoid a collision or minimize its consequences.

The optional Driving Assistance Professional contains Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View Camera, Parking Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Limit Information. On top of that, the Driving Assistance Professional offers comprehensive assistance for comfortable and safe driving. This package includes Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function. It can be used at speeds up to 130 mph and maintains the desired speed while taking not only the traffic situation into account, but also the selected distance to vehicles in front. If required, the system is able to brake the car to a stop then pull away again automatically after being stationary for up to 30 seconds, meaning greater comfort in stop-start traffic. Camera images and data from a front radar system are used for distance control.

Another component of the Driving Assistance Professional Package is the Lane Keeping Assistant with Active Side Collision Protection. This system is designed to help the driver guide the vehicle back onto the correct path with an active turn of the steering wheel. Besides emitting visual warning signals and causing the steering wheel to vibrate, active side collision protection also uses active steering intervention to help avoid a collision. Moreover, this package includes Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for limited access highways, which allows for even more relaxed driving at speeds lower than 40 mph during highly congested highway traffic situations. The Driving Assistance Professional Package includes Evasion Aid, which now also reacts to pedestrians and Front Cross Traffic Alert – which reduces the danger of a collision when maneuvering forwards towards roads that are obstructed from the driver’s view.

The latest-generation Head-Up Display.

The latest generation of the BMW Head-Up display system features a larger projection area, optimized graphics and additional content. The BMW Head-Up Display projects information directly into the driver’s field of vision where it can be viewed without any need for them to divert their eyes from the road. This includes details of vehicle speed, speed limits and overtaking restrictions, Check Control messages, status indicators and warnings from the assistance systems, detailed route guidance and turn instructions, as well as telephone and entertainment lists. The displayed information and style can be adjusted via the new M mode button on the center console.

Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7

The BMW Live Cockpit Professional in the 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe combines the latest-generation of the iDrive, featuring a high-resolution digital 12.3” instrument cluster display behind the steering wheel and a 10.25” center display diagonally across.

The system offers many hardware upgrades including new haptic controls on the iDrive controller, an advanced tablet-like touch interface, and stunning visualizations. The multi-modal approach of the iDrive touch controller, large touchscreen center display, cloud-based voice control, and gesture control allow users to interact in the way of their choosing.

Elements of the BMW Live Cockpit Professional are the Navigation Professional system, two USB ports plus Bluetooth interfaces. The driver can be automatically detected and personal settings activated either using the traditional vehicle key or by downloading the driver’s personal settings to the BMW Cloud.

BMW Connected: digital services for individual mobility.

BMW Connected is the companion app for BMW drivers. Intelligent connectivity helps users to reach their destination easily and with minimal stress – and not only from within their car; BMW Connected is an all-embracing concept designed to seamlessly connect the driver and their smartphone with their vehicle.

At the heart of it all is the Open Mobility Cloud, which allows the app to connect the car with the customer’s digital devices. These could include the iPhone and Apple Watch, smartphones and smartwatches running the Android operating system, Alexa-compatible smart devices and Google Home. For instance, the BMW Connected app can import appointments and addresses from the customer’s calendar entries straight into the navigation system to begin route guidance. The system calculates the optimum departure time based on real-time traffic information and notifies the driver with a message on their smartphone when it is time to leave. As the vehicle is linked up via the Open Mobility Cloud, it is able to access the calculated route directly when the navigation system starts up.

Standard Equipment

The 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupe models come with an extensive list of standard equipment including:

• Active Guard and Active Protection – Automatic seat belt tensioning, automatic closing of windows, fatigue and focus alert, post-crash braking and Frontal Collision Warning with City Collision Mitigation
• Steptronic Sport Automatic Transmission
• Live Cockpit Professional with iDrive 7 with Apple CarPlay compatibility
• 18-inch V-Spoke Style 642 wheels with all-season tires run-flat tires
• Remote engine start
• Dynamic Damper Control
• M Sport Differential (840i only)
• Integral Active Steering (840i xDrive only)
• Comfort Access Keyless entry and Soft-close automatic doors
• Panoramic moonroof
• Heated Sport seats, armrest and steering wheel
• Nappa leather instrument panel finish
• Head-Up display
• Icon Adaptive LED headlights with BMW Laserlight
• 464 watt, 16-speaker Harman-Kardon surround sound audio system
• SiriusXM satellite radio with 1year All Access subscription
• Wireless Charging and WiFi Hotspot

M850i xDrive Gran Coupe adds:

• 20-inch M V-Spoke Style 728M wheels with performance run-flat tires
• M Sport brakes
• M Sport Differential
• Integral Active Steering
• Adaptive M Suspension
• M Sport exhaust system
• Active Roll Stabilization
• Multi-function front ventilated seats
• M Steering wheel
• Aerodynamic kit
• Shadowline exterior trim
• Anthracite headliner

Optional equipment

Packages include:

• Driving Assistance Professional Package – (includes Driving Assistant Package) Extended Traffic Jam Assistant for limited access highways, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Extended Frontal Collision Warning & Mitigation with full braking, Active Blind Spot Protection with steering, Active Lane Keeping Assist with Side-Collision Avoidance, Evasion Aid including pedestrians, Junction/Intersection warning and Emergency Stop Assistant.

• Driving Assistance Package – Parking Assistant Plus, Drive Recorder, Surround View 3D Camera, Active Park Distance Control, Active Driving Assistant, Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning.

• Driving Assistance Package 2 – Park Distance Control, Active Driving Assistant, Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning.

• M Sport Package (840i and 840i xDrive only) – choice of 19-inch wheels with all-season or performance run-flat tires or 20-inch wheels with performance run-flat tires, Multi-functional seats, choice of interior trim, M steering wheel, Aerodynamic kit, Shadowline exterior trim, choice of Anthracite headliner or Alcantara headliner in interior color, Black Merino leather with M piping and extended leather content or choice of Individual Extended Merino leather or Full Merino leather.

• Comfort Seating Package (all models) – power rear sunshade and rear side-window shades, front ventilated seats (std. on M850i xDrive), Multi-Function seats (std. on M850i xDrive), front and rear heated seats.

• Cooling and High Performance Tire Package (M850i xDrive only) – 20-inch M V-Spoke jet black wheels with non-run-flat performance tires, Mobility kit, more powerful cooling fan, additional engine oil cooler, extended Shadowline trim.

Stand-alone options include:

• 1,400 watt, 16-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
• M Carbon Roof (M850i xDrive only. From 11/19 production)
• Glass Controls
• Multi-function seats (840i and 840i xDrive only)
• Carbon Fiber Interior trim (M850i xDrive only. From 11/19 production)
• Night Vision with pedestrian Detection
• M Carbon Exterior Package (M850i xDrive only)
• Anthracite headliner
• Alcantara headliner in upholstery color
• Extended Shadowline trim

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Press Release (UK)

19.06.2019 Press Kit

The all-new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé.

• Combines four-door practicality with superior driving dynamics. • 201mm longer wheelbase compared to the new BMW 8 Series Coupé. • Tuned chassis for handling on par with smaller two-door variant. • Available to order now, first customer deliveries from September. • Pricing from £69,340 OTR.​

Following the launch of the new BMW 8 Series Coupé and new BMW 8 Series Convertible, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is now poised to make its debut.

With its four-door body design, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé combines everyday practicality and supreme handling with the latest innovations in control/operation, driver assistance and connectivity.

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is the only model in its segment derived directly from a two-door sports car. It is a consequence of development alongside the new BMW 8 Series Coupé and M8 GTE racing car, which competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship (IWSC) in North America. The world premiere of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé will be a highlight of the inaugural BMW Group #NEXTGen event in Munich on 25 June and the UK launch of the new car will commence in September 2019.

Exterior design
The design of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé’s flanks and rear end distinguishes it from its 8 Series stablemates. The four-door model has a 3,023-millimetre wheelbase – an increase of 201mm over the BMW 8 Series Coupé – and measures 5,082mm in length (+231mm), 1,932mm in width (+30mm) and 1,407mm in height (+61mm). The front track width of 1,627mm is the same as the two-door car’s, while the rear track of 1,671mm is 28mm wider, making it the widest of any current BMW model.

The Gran Coupé’s front section is identical to the 8 Series Coupé’s design up to the start of the A-pillars. Because the windscreen frame is slightly more upright, the roofline rises to a greater height by the time it reaches the front seats, meaning additional front and rear headroom. The rear window follows a slightly steeper line in order to produce a larger boot aperture and the surface contouring around the C-pillars has been facilitated by a rear window that forms a fixed part of the body structure and a conventional boot lid. These two design features also have a positive impact on the body’s torsional rigidity and acoustic comfort in the car’s interior. Integrating the antenna technology into the rear window and boot lid has dispensed with the need for a roof fin.

Powerful front end, optional BMW Laserlight
The slim twin headlights are positioned slightly higher and define the brand’s signature look with LED units generating both the daytime driving lights and low/high-beam headlights from the two pairs of light tubes. Adaptive LED headlights featuring variable light distribution and cornering lights come as standard. There is also the option of BMW Laserlight with variable road illumination and Selective Beam, which produces a high-beam range of around 600 metres.

The side view is composed of just a few character lines that trace the flow of air exiting the Air Breathers. The side window graphic reaches its conclusion at the rear in another hallmark BMW design cue – the Hofmeister kink.

At the rear, twin exhaust tailpipes with a trapezoidal contour are positioned either side of the rear apron’s lower section. The tailpipes are integrated into the diffuser element on the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé and on models specified with the M Sport package.

The optional panoramic glass roof is specific to the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé. The continuous glass surface extends from the windscreen back to the rear window and results in a total glass surface area of around 1.5sq m. The front section of the roof has an electric mechanism that allows it to be opened and closed at the touch of a button or with the radio remote control, while the rear blind can be opened and closed from the rear compartment.

Optimised aerodynamics and weight
The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé features an almost completely sealed underbody, active air flap control with adjustable kidney grille slats, air curtains in the front apron and super-slender exterior mirror bases. An additional front spoiler lip on the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé minimises front-axle lift at high speeds.

An aluminium monocoque construction is used for its doors and the outer skin of the roof, while elements such as the bonnet, front shear panel, engine subframe, front bulkhead and rear bumper support are also made from aluminium. The plastic boot lid, the magnesium cockpit support and the use of carbon fibre-reinforced plastic in the centre tunnel help to both reduce weight and optimise distribution. As a result, the four-door is only 70kg heavier than the Coupé. Fitting the optional carbon-fibre roof lowers the car’s centre of gravity even further and there is also the option of a Carbon package comprising air intake bars, exterior mirror caps and a rear diffuser insert all made from CFRP.

V8 engine: sensational power and acoustics
Updates to engine technology have improved power delivery and thrust to go with the acoustic charge from the standard flap-controlled M Sport exhaust system. The new V8 delivers peak torque of 750Nm with a maximum power output of 530hp.

The BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé accelerates from zero to 62mph in 3.9 seconds with an average fuel consumption of 28.2-28.5mph and combined CO2 emissions of 229g/km.

The 3.0-litre straight-six, twin turbo diesel unit in the 840d xDrive Gran Coupé delivers a peak torque of 680Nm and 320hp. The zero to 62mph sprint takes 5.1 seconds while average fuel consumption is at 44.8-45.6mpg with CO2 emissions of 162g/km.

The newly developed six-cylinder in-line petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology weighs in at around six kilograms less than the engine it replaces and delivers 340hp with improved torque of 500Nm. This enables the new BMW 840i Gran Coupé to dart from zero to 62mph in 5.2 seconds. The new, more efficient straight-six unit returns combined fuel consumption figures of 37.7-38.2mpg for the BMW 840i Gran Coupé together with CO2 emissions of 168g/km.

*All figures relating to the performance, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions are provisional.

Chassis technology sharpened with racing know-how
BMW M GmbH’s motor racing experience had a formative influence on the chassis technology’s design and tuning. Torsion struts on the front axle and a shear panel incorporated on the rear axle optimise stiffness and the connection of suspension components to the body. Independent rubber bearings – which increase camber stiffness – and additional damping plates at the rear axle further enhance the suspension’s dynamic baseline setup. All these measures have combined to increase the car’s ability to put down its power through high-speed corners.

Adaptive M suspension with bespoke tuning
The suspension has been tuned precisely to match the dimensions and weight of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, which has enabled it to share the performance qualities of the BMW 8 Series Coupé. Standard specification includes Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. The extremely stiff suspension springs reduce body roll and allow the dampers to stabilise the wheels as much as possible and reduce traction loss caused by uneven surfaces. The dampers respond adaptively to both road surface conditions and driving style, while their characteristics can be adjusted via the Driving Experience Control switch.

Integral Active Steering brings added agility and poise
The Integral Active Steering fitted as standard in the all-wheel-drive model variants and as an option for the new BMW 840i Gran Coupé makes even lighter work of manoeuvring, while also increasing agility and poise. The system combines Servotronic speed-sensitive power assistance and a variable steering ratio at the front wheels with a steering rear axle. The rear wheels are steered differently depending on the vehicle’s speed, turning in the opposite direction to the front wheels at speeds of up to 45mph and in the same direction at higher speeds.

Active roll stabilisation geared towards sporty driving
The active roll stabilisation feature included in the optional Adaptive M suspension Professional delivers even sportier handling characteristics and will adapt to changing requirements. It optimises agility and directional stability on turn-in and helps line the car up for dynamic acceleration out of corners.

M Sport differential
The M Sport differential, which comes as standard on the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé and BMW 840i Gran Coupé and can be specified for the other model variants as part of the M Technic Sport Package, makes the car’s handling even more dynamic. The electronically controlled rear differential lock limits optimises traction and power transfer on roads where grip levels vary between the left and right rear wheels and also stops understeer or oversteer – without braking inputs – when negotiating a quick succession of bends or in situations involving multiple changes of direction and load.

BMW xDrive
The BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel-drive system also has an extremely beneficial effect on the handling with fully variable distribution of torque between the front and rear wheels to maximise traction and handling stability. Power is split using an electronically controlled multi-plate clutch networked with the powertrain and chassis systems. At the same time, the system’s rear-biased set-up guarantees the driving experience for which BMW sports cars are renowned.

Eight-speed Steptronic transmission with gearshift paddles on the steering wheel
All engines are matched to the latest version of the eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission. Manual gear changes can be carried out using the standard shift paddles on the steering wheel, while the Launch Control function allows the car to power off with unbeatable traction.

Intelligent connectivity enhances dynamics and efficiency
The eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission’s control unit can adapt its shift strategy to the situation at hand using intelligent connectivity. Data from the standard Navigation system Professional is used to shift down early when approaching a junction, using engine braking to slow the car or to avoid unnecessary gear shifts between two bends arriving in quick succession.

Intelligent connectivity also enhances the efficiency of the drive system. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé features situation-based control of the Auto Start Stop function using data collected from the navigation system and the cameras and radar sensors of the standard/optional driver assistance systems. In this way, inefficient engine shutdown – for example when stopping briefly at junctions – can be prevented. The coasting function – available in six-cylinder models – is also controlled intelligently to make sure the powertrain is only decoupled in suitable driving situations.

Model-specific M Sport braking systems, light-alloy wheels with mixed-size high-performance tyres

All versions of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé have braking systems that combine four-piston, fixed-calliper brakes at the front and single-piston, floating-calliper brakes at the rear. The electromechanical parking brake is integrated into the rear callipers. The optional M Sport package includes M Sport brakes with 374mm discs, while the M Technic Sport Package adds the 395mm brake discs fitted as standard on the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé. Both versions of the M Sport braking system are recognisable by their blue callipers bearing the M logo.

The new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé features 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in a Frozen Cerium Grey metallic finish, with high-performance tyres (front: 245/35 R20, rear: 275/30 R20) purpose-developed for the BMW 8 Series. The other models in the range also feature mixed-size tyres, with standard equipment including 18‑inch light-alloy wheels fitted with 245/45 R18 tyres at the front and 275/40 R18 tyres at the rear. Models with the M Sport package ride on 19‑inch M light-alloy wheels with 245/40 R19 tyres at the front and 275/35 R19 tyres at the rear, and the M Technic Sport Package upgrades to 20-inch light-alloy wheels and high-performance tyres.

M Sport package, M Technic Sport Package and Chrome Line Exterior
The model-specific M Sport package which is standard incorporates extra-large air intakes in the front apron, a prominently contoured rear apron with a grey diffuser and specially designed side skirts along with other eye-catching details. The kidney grille slats have Aluminium matt faces and the inside of the Air Breathers is finished in Pearl-effect Chrome. The M Technic Sport Package adds visual highlights courtesy of extended BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line trim for the BMW kidney grille surround and slats, the Air Breathers, exhaust tailpipes and the side window borders.

The Chrome Line option includes a chrome finish for the side window graphic and exterior mirror bases instead of High-gloss black, plus High-gloss Chrome for the BMW kidney grille surround and slats, and the exhaust tailpipes. There is also a High-gloss Chrome bar between the integral tailpipes on the left and right of the rear apron, another feature exclusive to the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé.

Special design features have also been used to accentuate the highly individual look of the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé. The aerodynamically optimised bodywork elements included in the M Sport package are complemented by a front spoiler lip and combine with exclusive styling elements in Cerium Grey. These coloured elements include the BMW kidney grille surround and slats, exterior mirror caps, Air Breather inlays and tailpipe trims, the M logo on the front flanks and the model badge on the rear.

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé will be launched with a choice of one non-metallic and six metallic exterior paint finishes. Carbon Black metallic and Barcelona Blue metallic will be offered as additional exterior colours for the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé and in conjunction with the M Sport package.

Customers can also take their pick from the BMW Individual Frozen paintwork variants in a silk matt finish and the distinctive Frozen Bluestone metallic positioning colour .

Interior
The instrument panel and door shoulders in the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé are wrapped in full leather as standard. Both the standard leather sports steering wheel and the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé’s M leather steering wheel, which is optionally available for other versions, feature multifunction buttons and shift paddles for manual gear selection.

The centre console incorporates the gear selector lever and the iDrive Controller along with the Driving Experience Control switch, the parking brake and engine start/stop button. At the console’s foremost point there’s the audio control unit, air conditioning control panel, central air vents and the freestanding, frameless Control Display.

The centre console runs through to the rear compartment where it incorporates air vents, a stowage tray, two USB ports and, on models fitted with the optional four-zone automatic climate control, the additional control panel for adjusting the temperature.

The extended centre console is exclusive to the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé model, as is the rear seat unit featuring outer seats styled as individual seats. The rear seats feature lateral support and integral head restraints. There is, though, a third seat nestled between the two outer seats with a complete seatbelt system that is suitable for use on short journeys, making the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé a 4+1-seater.

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is appointed with Aluminium Mesh Effect Dark trim finishers as standard, The Ash Grain Metallic Grey high-gloss fine wood trim can also be found on the options list, alongside the Carbon Fibre variant. Besides this, the range of highly exclusive options composed by BMW Individual includes Piano Finish Black trim and Black Ash Silver Effect high-gloss fine wood trim.

Levels of space and comfort that set new standards for a BMW Coupé
Thanks to the extra 201mm of wheelbase over the BMW 8 Series Coupé and the generously sized door apertures, passengers enjoy increased legroom and easier access. The Gran Coupé offers substantially greater shoulder room and headroom than in the two-door version.

Standard-fit ambient lighting uses LED fibre optic light guides that run along the contour lines of the centre console and the door shoulders in the front and rear. The colour of the light can be changed via the iDrive menu. In addition, the Dynamic interior light function emits pulsating light signals in specific situations, for example on the inner panelling of an open door when the engine is running and on the instrument panel in response to an incoming phone call.

Leather trim as standard, 40: 20:40 split/folding rear backrest
The front sports seats feature head restraints integrated into the backrests, electric seat adjustment and even a standard memory function for both driver and front passenger. The standard-specification Vernasca leather trim is available in Black, Cognac and Ivory White. The list of optional extras includes BMW Individual Merino leather trim with extended appointments and BMW Individual Merino full leather trim. Both come in a choice of Black, Cognac and Ivory White as well as a variety of particularly striking two-tone colour schemes, including the new combinations Midnight Blue/Ivory White and Tartufo/Ivory White.

The standard multifunction seats of the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé offer extra adjustment options, increased lateral support and even better comfort. They offer the driver and front passenger scope to adjust the backrest width and thigh support as desired and are fitted with lumbar support. The new M Sport seats are also available as an option in conjunction with the M Sport package or for the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé. The distinctive bucket-seat styling and seat belts with accent stripes in BMW M GmbH colours, include three-dimensional quilting, perforated centre sections and a special stitching pattern. Newly designed climate seats for the driver and front passenger are available as an upgrade to the standard heated seats.

Rear back rests in the 8 Series Gran Coupé have a 40: 20:40 folding split and, with its large loading aperture, low loading sill and flat floor, the 440-litre boot is big enough to accommodate three golf bags, for instance. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé also includes automatic boot lid operation as standard, along with Comfort Access for hands-free opening and closing.

BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé and M Sport package
Standard specification for the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé and the M Sport package available for the other versions includes BMW Individual Merino leather trim with extended appointments in exclusive Black with piping in BMW M GmbH colours. Anthracite BMW Individual headliner, M pedals, and special floor mats are also included. The illuminated door sills and instrument cluster display the ‘M850i’ model badge or M logo as applicable. In cars with the M Technic Sport Package, the exclusive interior design gets black seat belts with accent stripes in the classic M colours.

Extensive standard equipment
The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé also comes as standard with wireless charging tray, electrically adjustable, heated and folding exterior mirrors, heated seats in the front and rear and the BMW Display Key, which shows the driver the remaining fuel level and service-related information on its colour display, as well as indicating whether the car’s doors and windows are locked/closed properly.

Further standard equipment includes the BMW Live Cockpit Professional featuring the navigation system and a hard-drive-based multimedia system with 20 GB of memory. The audio system features a digital amplifier with output of 205 watts and a hi-fi speaker system with nine sound sources throughout the interior. There is also the option of either the standard Harman Kardon Surround Sound System with output of 464 watts and 16 speakers or the optional 1,400-watt, Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.

Four-zone automatic climate control system is standard and exclusive onthe new four-door variant. Other options are soft-close doors, sun protection glass, an auxiliary heating system and a Heat Comfort package featuring heated armrests and a heated steering wheel. Additional glass elements adorning the selector lever, the iDrive Controller, the start/stop button, the volume control for the audio system and an illuminated ‘8’ that can be seen through the selector lever’s glass surface can be ordered as options.

A trio of engines are available from launch. Spearheading the line-up is the 530hp V8 unit powering the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupé, while a six-cylinder 320hp diesel is offered in the BMW 840d xDrive. Completing the range is a new petrol 340hp straight-six – the 840i.

All the engines are aligned to an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with paddleshifts as standard. All-wheel drive comes as standard on the BMW M850i xDrive and the BMW 840d versions. Whereas the new straight-six petrol variant, meanwhile, can only be specified as a rear-wheel-drive in the BMW 840i. The M Sport differential with active locking function at the rear axle is standard for the BMW 840i and the BMW M850i xDrive.

Head-Up Display including Optimum Shift Indicator
The BMW Head-Up Display fitted as standard lends itself to fully engaged, intently focused driving. The display projects driving‑related information onto the windscreen in the form of full-colour graphics. When driving with the Driving Experience Control switch in SPORT or SPORT+ mode, the Head-Up Display also indicates engine speed. Plus, there is a digital Optimum Shift Indicator to assist the more sports-minded driver. Also on the standard equipment list, is Cruise Control with braking function, while Active Cruise Control system with Stop & Go function is optional.

Driving Assistant helps to avoid collisions, change lane and stay in lane
The standard Driving Assistant is based on camera and radar technology and includes the Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, the latest version of which also alerts the driver when a cyclist is detected. The Driving Assistant additionally comprises Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Warning, which help the driver guide the vehicle back onto the correct line with an active steering input. The Speed Limit Info, rear crossing traffic warning and rear collision warning systems are also all fitted as part of the Driving Assistant.

Driving Assistant Professional
The optional Driving Assistant Professional offers extensive assistance to make driving as safe and as comfortable as possible. In addition to Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, it also includes the steering and lane control assistant. The lane keeping assistant with active side collision protection also forms part of the Driving Assistant Professional. The Driving Assistant Professional additionally includes the Evasion Assistant, extended crossing traffic warning, road priority warning and wrong-way driving warning systems.

Parking Assistant and reversing assistant
Standard equipment includes not only Park Distance Control (PDC) and a rear-view camera, but also the Parking Assistant for automatically selecting and manoeuvring into spaces parallel to the road. The Parking Assistant’s range of functions includes the reversing assistant, which helps the driver when exiting parking spaces and manoeuvring within a confined space. The optional Parking Assistant Plus adds such features as Top View, Panorama View and 3D View functions to create a 360-degree image of the vehicle and its surroundings.

Drive Recorder
As part of the optional Parking Assistant Plus, the Drive Recorder feature is included. This function uses the cameras of the driver assistance systems to record video footage from different points around the vehicle, before storing the recordings so they can be either watched later on the Control Display when the car is stationary or exported via the USB port. Recordings can be up to 40 seconds in length, comprising the 20 seconds of video saved immediately prior to the Drive Recorder being activated and the next 20 seconds. The Drive Recorder can be started at any time from the iDrive menu. In the event of a collision, the 20 seconds up to the moment of impact and the next 20 seconds are automatically recorded and saved.


BMWs digital personality
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant is standard on the 8 Series Gran Coupé and it is an intelligent digital character who responds to the prompt “Hey BMW” and is an intrinsic element of the operating system. It helps the driver, learns their habits and is familiar with their favoured settings – e.g. for the seat heating or the places they drive to frequently using the navigation system. One unique feature compared with other digital assistants of this type is the option of giving the system a name that’s personal to the driver.

In-car experiences: individual wellness and relaxation while on the move
The Intelligent Personal Assistant even attends to the driver’s sense of wellbeing with the Caring Car function. This includes vitality and relaxation programmes, which activate a carefully orchestrated combination of various functions such as the air conditioning, seat heating/ventilation and music to refresh or relax the driver while they are at the wheel. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé additionally offers three different Experience Modes for the interior: Executive, Expressive and Wellbeing, which are geared to suit the driver’s mood. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé also allows passengers to mould the driving experience. Once the driver has given their consent, passengers are able to connect their smartphone to the car using the Connected Command function and then use it to control selected functions.

BMW Digital Key
The BMW Digital Key employs Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to allow the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé to be locked and unlocked from selected smartphones. It is available for all NFC-capable Samsung Galaxy smartphones running Android 8.0 and above. Alternatively, customers can use the BMW Key Card, which also features NFC technology and offers the same functionality as a suitably equipped smartphone.

Connected Navigation with new digital services
“Connected Navigation” encompasses a number of digital services that are designed to make route planning even easier and more sophisticated. Drivers of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé will be able to send destinations from various apps straight to their car’s navigation system. The most important destinations will be stored in BMW Connected and synchronised with the car so that the key addresses can be accessed from any device at any time. One particularly helpful new feature is the Parking Space Assistant, which proposes various parking options to the driver before the destination is reached.

BMW Operating System 7.0 display and control concept
The newly designed instrument cluster/Control Display screen grouping and extended functionality take intuitive operation to the next level in the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, while helping drivers to concentrate even more effectively on the road ahead. The standard-fit BMW Live Cockpit Professional comprises a fully digital, high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with a screen diagonal of 12.3-inches and a Control Display measuring 10.25-inches across. This equipment package also features an adaptive navigation system and a hard-drive-based multimedia system.

The latest-generation BMW Operating System 7.0 boasts fully digital displays and is geared even more closely to the driver’s personal needs with the aim of maximising their attention levels.

The Live Cockpit Professional is the key to being able to book digital services with total flexibility, as it means new or existing services can be added at any time. BMW customers will be able to download additional digital services from the ConnectedDrive Store

The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé is available to order now with prices starting from £69,340 OTR.

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[dalab]

What a great profile, elegant and sporty at the same time, the three-quarter rear has all the pedigree of BMW, but with new airs and flavor.
Much better than I expected, love it.

 

[Grosser]

M850i xDrive GranCoupe is 1995kg DIN/2070kg EU

 

[DocM]

I like it, but why the distorted Hofmeister kink ?

 

[sako97]

Looks like a regular saloon with it’s larger greenhouse. The rear is heavy in appearance as well. Other than that, it’s nice.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

I like it, but why the distorted Hofmeister kink ?

I think if they had extended the greenhouse with a 3rd window or a fake window, a la Cadillac CT5, it'll give it a more elongated, goofy look. And it would also experience the savaging the CT5 has earned if it did go with that faux window. I think the solution here works well, and it gives a little variation of the H-kink so it's not as expected. Well, not as expected if you haven't seen the concept M8 GC or hundreds of spy pics that has come before its debut. For what its worth.....

1) 8GC / Panny ST (tie)
2) Panny non-ST
3) CLS
4) AMG GT 4dr

Ranking based purely on design.

EDIT: forgot to add the CLS

 

[sako97]

Do we have a height comparison with the 6er GC?

 

[GTA45E]

Looking rather soulless compared to the great concept BMW gave us.
Frankly, I am not taken by the production design too much at this point.

I am not going to be too harsh/ Press photos are on the dull side.