The BMW 8-Series 2018-2019 luxury two-door coupe has been added to the BMW lineup. The novelty was presented at a special event on June 15, and will go on sale in November this year. At first, two modifications will be available to buyers - a diesel BMW 840d xDrive with a 3.0-liter in-line “turbo-six” with a capacity of 320 hp. and the petrol BMW M850i xDrive with a 4.4-liter V8 turbo unit developing a maximum of 530 hp. Later, the BMW 8 Series family will include the top version of the BMW M8, an open variant (that is, a convertible) and a four-door Gran Coupe sedan. The sixth series, which is being replaced by the new "eights" (BMW 8-Series G15 will replace the BMW 6-Series F13, and the four-door BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe will replace the "six" Gran Coupe), will be presented only as a hatchback.
The price of the new BMW 8 Series coupe 2018-2019 is already known. In the German market, a diesel BMW 840d xDrive will cost at least 100,000 euros (7.2 million rubles), a petrol BMW M850i xDrive - 125,700 euros (9.1 million rubles). The Russian price list has not yet been published. Serial copies of the G8 will roll off the assembly line of the BMW Dingolfing plant, which also produces a number of other BMW models.
Body dimensions and weight
The new BMW 8-Series Coupe is based on the CLAR modular platform and is technically close to. In addition to steel, the two-door body structure uses aluminum (roof, doors and hood), magnesium alloys and carbon fiber. For a surcharge, you can increase the number of carbon fiber components - the roof, mirror housings, diffuser and rear spoiler will become lighter. The curb weight of the new sports coupe from BMW, depending on the modification, will be 1905 (BMW 840d version) or 1965 (BMW M850i) kg.
The novelty turned out to be quite large and heavy, but in terms of dimensions it is still inferior to the replaced BMW 6 series. The body length of the model is 4843 mm, the width without mirrors is 1902 mm (including 2137 mm), the height is 1341 mm, the wheelbase is 2822 mm. The track of the front wheels is 1627 mm, the rear - 1642 mm.
Design
Encouragingly, the market-ready eighth-series coupe doesn't look that much different from the luxury concept shown in May 2017 at the Villa d'Este elegance competition. The two-door that has gone into the series pleases the eye with a stylish and aggressive front part, which is formed by a long embossed hood, beautiful LED headlights with thin contours of running lights, a medium-sized radiator grill with two combined “nostrils”, a powerful bumper with three impressive sections of air intakes.
Photo BMW 8 series coupe 2018-2019
From a rear angle, the new BMW 8 Series Coupe looks simply amazing, and all thanks to the original shape of the trunk lid, expressive rear optics with a three-dimensional pattern, a massive bumper with unusual architecture and huge trapezoid exhaust pipes.
Two-door stern design
When examining the model from the side, we note its sporty profile with wide-spaced wheels, a long hood line, a high waist line, an elegant curve of the roof dome and a drawn-out stern.
Silhouette
Large wheel arches can accommodate 18-20 inch alloy wheels with 245/45 R18 tires (275/40 R18 at the rear), 245/40 R19 (275/35 R19) and 245/35 R20 (275/30 R20).
Equipment
The four-seat interior of the new coupe from BMW, as befits a German premium, meets with high-quality finishing materials (mainly leather) and the most modern equipment. The front panel of the car has approximately the same layout as on the last one. On the console is a 10.25-inch display of the BMW Operating System 7.0 media system, in front of the driver’s eyes is a 12.3-inch BMW Live Cockpit Professional virtual instrument cluster with a customizable center section, on the tunnel there is a compact and convenient block of function buttons (electronic handbrake, engine start, change driving mode). The multimedia center, complete with a 20 GB hard drive and a pair of USB ports, provides several control methods - touch input, iDrive controller on the tunnel, steering wheel switches, voice commands and gestures.
Interior
The list of standard and optional equipment of the BMW 8-Series Coupe includes adaptive LED optics with laser phosphor high beam (luminous range up to 600 meters), electric steering column, multi-contour front seats (powered, ventilation, massage), four-zone climate control, background backlight, head-up display, all-round cameras, wireless charging, car lock unlocking system using the BMW Digital Key (using NFC technology). The range of electronic assistants that help the driver to control the traffic situation is active cruise control, night vision system, traffic lane tracking and lane change assistant, automatic braking, cross-traffic monitoring, car parking.
Two seats in the back row
The rear row of seats of the new Bavarian coupe, as you have already found out, is designed for only two. But the seats themselves, equipped with built-in headrests (even if you can’t call them full-fledged), can be folded in parts (50:50), thereby increasing the base volume of the trunk. By the way, it is equal to 420 liters.
Trunk
Specifications of the BMW 8-Series Coupe 2018-2019
The new BMW 8 Series coupe will go on sale in two versions:
- BMW 840d xDrive - with a 3.0-liter six-cylinder diesel turbo engine (320 hp, 680 Nm). Fuel consumption - 6.1-6.2 liters / 100 km, acceleration to "hundreds" - 4.9 seconds, maximum speed - 250 km / h.
- BMW M850i xDrive - with a 4.4-liter turbo-eight petrol (530 hp, 750 Nm). Average fuel consumption - 10.0-10.5 liters, acceleration to 100 km / h - 3.7 seconds, speed limit - 250 km / h.
Engine
Both modifications are equipped with an 8-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission (manual shift paddles are available) and all-wheel drive (the front axle is connected by a multi-plate clutch).
The suspension of the model is independent spring: a double-lever is used in the front, a multi-link in the back. By default, the coupe has electronically controlled shock absorbers and steering rear wheels (turn up to 2.5 degrees). The top versions of the BMW M850i xDrive also rely on a rear differential lock (standard equipment) and a body roll suppression system (option).
The brake mechanisms for any of the two modifications of the BMW 8 series on the front axle are four-piston, on the rear - single-piston with a floating caliper.
Photo BMW 8-Series Coupe 2018-2019
One of the most pleasant news for fans of the Bavarian car company will be that very soon you can see a completely new sports car on the roads - the M8. The new model will receive everything that is in the arsenal of Munich - a chic multimedia system, excellent finishing materials and a powerful power unit, the characteristics of which can impress anyone. BMW M8 2018 will not be a restyling of the usual eight - it is a full-fledged model with a completely different design and equipment.
As you can see from the photo, the new body looks just gorgeous. It has a bright look, which is complemented by a whole bunch of different decor, making the car impossible not to notice in the stream.
The brightest part of the car will be the muzzle. It all starts with a small windshield: right under it is a huge hood, which is very rounded towards the end and is decorated with numerous protrusions. Further on the bumper you can see branded nostrils, which here are simply gigantic in size. They are decorated with many vertical stripes and completely finished with chrome. On the same level with these grilles are placed thin, aggressive lines of head optics, filled with excellent xenon or LED lights.
The body kit of the front of the car almost entirely consists of various additional air intake systems. The largest is in the center and has a trapezoid shape. A couple more cutouts are located on the sides. They are also large and serve to cool the brake system of the car.
No less striking is the profile of the car. There is also a whole bunch of undulating relief here. The wheel arch extensions stand out most of all, right under which are the huge wheels with bright disks. The unusual shape went to the rear-view mirrors and door handles. The profile also boasts a pair of air intake cutouts.
The most stylish part of the car is the back. From above, it is quite thin, but the closer to the road, the wider the body becomes. It all starts with a very short but embossed trunk lid, which is complemented by a protrusion that plays the role of a spoiler. A little lower are chic aggressive stripes of overall optics and huge air intake cutouts. At the end of the bumper, you can see a diffuser with two large cutouts for the exhaust system.
Salon
Despite the fact that the car is a sports car, the interior here is simply gorgeous. The new 2018 BMW M8 boasts gorgeous leather, Alcantara, metal and carbon finishes. There is also a multifunctional multimedia system, which has everything you need for comfortable and safe trips over any distance.
The center console of the car is filled with a large monitor, through which almost all settings of the available options are carried out. Deflectors are placed a little lower, and even lower you can see a huge carbon shield, under which there are holes for connecting accessories and a connector for wireless charging gadgets. The tunnel is also extremely simple - it contains only a panel with all the elements necessary to control the machine, on which there is a gearbox selector, a multimedia puck and several buttons for changing the driving mode. The design of the tunnel is completed with an excellent armrest of small size with a soft cover trimmed with pleasant leather.
The driver and one passenger will be greeted by beautiful sports buckets trimmed with high-quality leather and having a soft filling. In addition to excellent performance, the seats boast many electrical adjustments, excellent lateral support, as well as a heating and cooling system. Behind the seats there is a little space for storing some bags.
Specifications
The technical part of the BMW M8 2018 almost completely repeats the new one. Under the hood of the car will be a 4.4-liter gasoline unit capable of delivering 600 horsepower. To help him in this will be an eight-band robotic transmission and a rear-wheel drive system with the ability to connect the front axle. According to the manufacturers, a car with such indicators will be able to accelerate to hundreds in just 3 seconds, and the maximum speed will be 320 kilometers per hour. Later, a test drive will show the real capabilities of the car.
Options and prices
So far, there is no exact data on what will be the configuration options for the BMW M8 2018. It is assumed that the price of the car will be at least 300 thousand dollars.
Release date in Russia
The start of sales in Russia should begin only in the summer of 2019. In Europe, the novelty will appear at the end of 2018.
Competitors
The novelty has plenty of rivals. This is and, and Mercedes SLS AMG, and.
This happens very rarely; — when the demonstration of a race car is carried out even before the demonstration of the road car, on the basis of which the car was built. We are talking about the BMW M8 GTE,— car with which BMW plans to return to the legendary Le Mans.
The civilian M8 has so far been seen only in camouflage, but the CTU has already been shown to the general public in Frankfurt. On the racetracks, the M8 GTU will take on tough opponents such as;— Ferrari 488GTE and Corvette Ts7R.
Racing debutbmwshould take place at the 24th Daytona Hours, already in January 2018. The exit to Le Mans is scheduled for July 2018, and the last time BMW cars went to the Le Mans track in 2011.
The creation of the CTU will take place in Dingolfing, where, by the way, the usual road M8 will also be assembled.
Look at the photo of the BMW M8 GTE,— this is a pure racing car. Please note that the front wheels, almost from the asphalt itself, are hidden in the front fenders. Such a decision is certainly not found on civilian, even very fast cars. Pay attention to massive sills, a racing diffuser and a huge rear wing - such elements can only be found on a true racing car. Also note that the exhaust pipes are brought out through the thresholds, which again is an attribute of racing cars. A shorter exhaust path helps to increase power, or rather minimize its losses.
This is a very large car. She is 40 cm longer than the racingPorsche 911RSR.With a body length of 4,980 mm, the wheelbase of this car is 2,880 mm. The width of this car is 2046mm. Of course - massive fenders and sills play such an impressive width, which will not be on road cars.
Thanks to carbon fiber body panels, the curb weight of the body was reduced to 1,220 kg. This may surprise you - although what is surprising in a car of this level ..., but even the rims, which, according to racing, are fastened with just one - the central nut, were developed taking into account aerodynamics.
Characteristics and some technical solutionsBMW M8 GTsubject to competition rules. So if the road M8 will be equipped withV84.4L, but the racing GTU engine is limited to 4.0L. It is known that this unit will be equipped with two turbines and docked with a 6-speed sequential gearbox.
There is also a carbon fiber, cardan shaft;— I wonder if it will be on the road M8?
Still, we have very few people who associatebmwwith such serious competitions as Le Mans. It's much more common to seeFerrari, orPorsche, ButBMW-in my opinion it is not required at all. On the other hand, the appearance of a car at such prestigious competitions, and even if it enters the podium, is a huge image plus in the treasury of any manufacturer. If the M6 GTU won,— this would probably not be forgotten by managers selling civilian M8s. And I must say - this makes sense, because although this is a big one, Emka and she should be fanned with an aura of victories. Here take for exampleM6-Yes, it is powerful and comfortable, but how many believe that it can be compared on the race track with a Porsche?
All this time, rumors have been circulating around the world that BMW M8 E31 simply does not exist or that it was destroyed immediately after birth, in fact the car was hidden from the people and from BMW personnel.
Unfortunately, there is still no clear information about the BMW M8, and this is perhaps the most mysterious model from the company.
All this is not just so, the fact is that the company's management initially tried not to advertise information about the car, and did not give any comments about it at all, but time passed, and some facts nevertheless became known.
Design
The front of the car has a characteristic monolithic bumper without complementary parts, its nose is slightly bent down "shark-like", which makes the car similar in style to.
Every detail in this model was made in such a way as to maximize the functionality of the car, because the sport is not primarily about beauty, but about functionality. The car also received huge air intakes, which perfectly performed their function of providing the heavy-duty motor with the air it needed.
In the center of the huge hood are carbon fiber gills, through which cooling and air supply to the additional airbox takes place.
All these charms were present for a reason and not at all for beauty, all this was done only to improve the specified technological characteristics.
The main difference between the M8 and the serial one was the presence of a front strut. The rigidity of the body was also increased, and small side mirrors were installed, similar to those that were installed on the evolutions of the N-group.
The M8 E31 was equipped with M-System wheels with a carbon center and very wide rear tires. It was the rear tires that were enlarged, so that all the power of the unsurpassed motor turned into speed.
For better cooling of the brakes and differential, extended additional air intakes were also installed on the coupe.
To achieve a reduction in the weight of the car, most of the parts were made of carbon fiber, the door glass frames were made of plexiglass (a similar technique was also used in).
Salon
The interior of the M8 E31 was carried out according to the same principle as the production car in general - the main thing is functionality and nothing more.
By the way, in design it was somewhat similar to . You can literally count on your fingers all the main details of the interior: a pair of sports seats, multi-point red seat belts, several sensors, a place designed specifically for bags.
The upholstery was made of very soft fabric and had several leather inserts. The speedometer was the same as on the blue Alpins, and was taken from.
Engine
The M8 was installed, labeled "". Although the engine had a displacement of 5 liters, judging by its dimensions, you might think that it tends to be more than 6 liters.
Another distinguishing feature from other "eights" was that all twelve throttle valves were actuated not mechanically, but electronically. Naturally, such a powerful engine produces a lot of horses, 550 hp, all this power was fed to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual gearbox.
You should pay attention to one of the myths associated with this engine - there was an opinion that a modified version of the M8 engine was installed on the McLaren F1, but this is not so. The fact is that the engine on the McLaren was located in the center of the car, so it had slightly different intake manifolds, and judging by its structure, we can conclude that it had more in common with (from). But, it became quite obvious that both engines were developed and manufactured by the same company. You also need to pay tribute to the designers and developers of the motor, as it was unusually beautiful.
Actually, this is all that can be said about the M8. Why the world never saw this masterpiece of the 90s can only be guessed at. It seems most appropriate that the main reason was the fact that the car was released at the wrong time. After all, it is obvious that the car had to be extremely expensive, and since in the mid-90s almost the entire world was engulfed in a global crisis, it was not advisable to produce the M8 (after all, even the cheapest G8 was sold with great difficulty).
Whatever the reason, however, it is a pity that for a very long time the legendary Em8-I was hidden from human eyes.
