Engineering: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)
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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
- List of BMW vehicles
References
- ↑ "TEST DRIVE: The Iconic E31 BMW 8 Series" (in en-US). BMW BLOG. 2018-07-26. https://www.bmwblog.com/2018/07/26/test-drive-the-iconic-e31-bmw-8-series/.
- ↑ "1989 - 1999 BMW 8-series @ Top Speed" (in en-US). Top Speed. https://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/1989-1999-bmw-8-series-ar16405.html.
- ↑ George, Patrick. "The 8-Series Was One Of BMW's Best Failed Experiments" (in en-US). Jalopnik. https://jalopnik.com/the-8-series-was-one-of-bmws-best-failed-experiments-1585763392.
- ↑ "8 Series: The Most Underrated BMW Ever" (in en). https://dyler.com/posts/80/8-series-the-most-underrated-bmw-ever.
- ↑ Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus" (in en). Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jaclyntrop/2017/05/30/bmw-8-series-coupe-returns-after-a-19-year-hiatus/.
- ↑ "BMW M8 Gran Coupe Reviews | BMW M8 Gran Coupe Price, Photos, and Specs | Car and Driver" (in en). Car and Driver. https://www.caranddriver.com/bmw/m8-gran-coupe.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Review: Did BMW Just Save the Four-Door Sport Sedan?". https://www.insidehook.com/article/vehicles/2020-bmw-m850i-gran-coupe-review.
- ↑ "New BMW 8-series Gran Coupe spied testing" (in en). CAR Magazine. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-news/first-official-pictures/bmw/bmw-8-series-2018-coupe-pictures-interior-specs-and-price/.
- ↑ "The new BMW M8 will come in three shapes" (in en). Top Gear. 2018-04-25. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/first-look/new-bmw-m8-will-come-three-shapes.
- ↑ "Ten reasons why BMW's old 8 Series is cool" (in en). Top Gear. 2018-01-25. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/classic/here-are-some-reasons-why-we-love-the-old-bmw-8-series-e31#1.
- ↑ "Remembering The 1990 - 1999 BMW 8 Series: Almost Paradise" (in en). Motor1.com. https://www.motor1.com/news/145226/remembering-the-bmw-8-series/.
- ↑ "How To OEM+ Restore A BMW 850Ci - Speedhunters" (in en-US). Speedhunters. 2017-09-19. http://www.speedhunters.com/2017/09/clarion-builds-bmw-850ci/.
- ↑ "This is the brand new BMW 8 Series Coupe" (in en). Top Gear. 2018-06-15. https://www.topgear.com/car-news/brand-new-bmw-8-series-coupe.
- ↑ "BMW 8 Series Convertible, Gran Coupe Officially Confirmed For 2019" (in en). Motor1.com. https://www.motor1.com/news/260919/bmw-8-series-convertible-2019/.
- ↑ Panait, Mircea (2018-07-06). "2019 BMW 8 Series Coupe Enters Production at Dingolfing Plant" (in en-us). autoevolution. https://www.autoevolution.com/news/2019-bmw-8-series-coupe-enters-production-at-dingolfing-plant-126884.html.
- ↑ Kacher, Georg (2016-10-12). "7 vs. 8: BMW Insiders Clash Over Flagship Future" (in en-us). https://www.automobilemag.com/news/7-vs-8-bmw-insiders-clash-flagship-future/.
- ↑ Duff, Mike (2019-10-02). "2020 BMW 840i Gran Coupe Is the Prettier and Practical 8-Series" (in en-us). https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a29336925/2020-bmw-840i-gran-coupe-by-the-numbers/.
- ↑ Scherr, Elana (2021-04-12). "Tested: 2021 Audi RS7 vs. 2020 BMW M8 Gran Coupe vs. 2021 Mercedes-AMG GT63 S" (in en-us). https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/comparison-test/a36062926/2021-audi-rs7-vs-2020-bmw-m8-gran-coupe-2021-mercedes-amg-gt63-s/.
- ↑ "2022 BMW 8 Series facelift revealed - Iconic Glow illuminated kidney grille, 12.3-inch infotainment screen - paultan.org". January 26, 2022. https://paultan.org/2022/01/26/2022-bmw-8-series-facelift-revealed/.
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