With racy DNA and a prestige design, it’s clear to see why the BMW 8 Series is one of the marque’s top models. Flying the flag for premium motoring, the 8 Series is a luxury grand tourer that radiates quality and sophistication. Combining old-school appeal with all the latest design elements and technology, the BMW 8 Series is the full package.
Engine options are plentiful and will depend on your driving style and personal taste. There’s the discontinued 3.0-litre straight-six mild-hybrid diesel badged 840d. This is still available on the used car market and offers 335 bhp and 680 Nm of torque. It can also complete the 0-62 mph sprint in just 4.8 seconds.
Petrol options include the 3.0-litre turbocharged straight-six 840i which produces 328 bhp and achieves 0-62 mph in just 5.2 seconds as a Coupé. Convertibles and Gran Coupé alternatives are slightly slower. For a racier experience, opt for the M850i with its twin-turbo 4.4 V8 making 523 bhp and delivering 0-62 mph in just 3.9 seconds. It also benefits from four-wheel drive.
The BMW 8 Series looks the part too. With a sleek low profile for improved aerodynamics, the updated Illuminated Glow kidney grille for a distinctive front end, a wide athletic stance complemented by prominent wheel arches and innovative LED lighting, there’s no missing this range-topping model.
Step inside and discover an equally luxurious interior complete with Merino leather upholstery, heated and cooling seats with memory function, a fully-digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch infotainment system that supports BMW’s iDrive technology, ambient lighting, four-zone climate control, and a sport steering wheel. Select models also boast a Bower & Wilkins Diamond surround sound system.
