BMW 8 Series 2019 News

After a long teaser campaign, BMW has finally revealed the M8, which has become the fastest accelerating production BMW ever with a claimed 0-100km/h time of as little as 3.2 seconds.Using the same 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 as the M5 super sedan, the M8 produces 441kW of power in standard form and 460kW in the Competition variant. Both produce the same 750Nm of torque and like the M5, Australia is expected to receive only the Competition. For the record, the non-Competition M8 hits 100km/h in 3.3 seconds.The M8's power is sent through an eight-speed automatic transmission to BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system, which - like the M5 - can decouple the front axle to become rear-wheel drive in a so-called ‘drift mode’. The M8 Competition hits an electronically limited top speed of 305km/h. The car’s chassis has been stiffened to help with the extra power and according to BMW, the M8’s centre of gravity is 24mm lower than the M5. Adaptive suspension is standard, as well as an active differential for the rear axle.The exterior of the M8 looks tougher than the regular 8 Series. Standard fit are new 20-inch alloy wheels, as well as larger air intakes and front, side and rear spoilers for a pumped-up look.The M8 also debuts the company’s new adaptive braking system, which allows drivers to adjust brake feel on demand.The inside the M8, there are M badges on the steering wheel, seats and gearknob. Heavily bolstered M seats are available in a range of colours, while the configurable driver’s display has also been designed for greater driver focus. Carbon fibre inlays are standard for a sportier look. The M8 will compete with other super GTs such as the Aston Martin DB11 ($374,995), Mercedes-AMG S63 ($372,900) and Bentley Continental GT ($422,000).BMW Australia is yet to confirm local availability for the M8, though it’s likely to arrive down under in 2020 priced above the $272,900 M850i.

BMW has revealed that its upcoming M8 Coupe and Convertible will feature a new driver mode display and control system that includes the ability to adjust braking characteristics on the fly.

BMW has teased the upcoming 8 Series Gran Coupe ahead of its reveal later in 2019. Following in the same footsteps as the former 6 Series Gran Coupe - which it will directly replace - the 8 Series Gran Coupe is being touted as a “four-door sports car of consummate elegance,” according to BMW.Just a single teaser image has been revealed so far, which shows the car’s slinky roofline and obvious four-door coupe bodystyle.Possibly debuting the brand’s M8 performance variant at the same time, the 8 Series Gran Coupe is expected to use the 8 Series coupe’s drivetrains: the 390kW/750Nm 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 M850i, and the 235kW/680Nm 3.0-litre turbo-diesel six used in the 840d. Both engines are paired to BMW’s 'xDrive' all-wheel drive system matched to an eight-speed automatic transmission. Despite a bespoke back seat, the interior of the 8 Series Gran Coupe is expected to be identical to the coupe with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and 10.25-inch central multimedia screen as standard equipment. The 8 Series Gran Coupe will compete with the Audi A7 and Mercedes-Benz CLS and will be priced north of $180,000.  

The literal big boys of BMW's performance-flavoured family have arrived in Australia, with the brand whipping the covers off its 8 Series M850i Coupe and Convertible over the weekend.

BMW has confirmed more details of its upcoming M8 performance coupe, with one of the biggest details being the M car’s availability across three different bodystyles.

Following the recent launch of its 8 Series coupe, BMW has thrown the covers off its 8 Series convertible counterpart.