The BMW 8 Series is a powerful luxury vehicle and is back for the 2019 model year. After a 20-year absence, BMW will bring back the 8 Series Coupe, and it is better than ever. The 2019 will come in two different variants, starting first with the M850i x Drive M Performance, and then the 840d xDrive Coupe. It will hit showroom floors soon, and these are some of the reasons the 2019 BMW 8 Series will be the best luxury car out there.
The Power
Each model will have its own powertrain, with the M850i xDrive launching first with its 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine that produces 530 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. BMW pairs this with an eight-speed automatic transmission, they say it can go from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just 3.6 seconds, and it has a top speed that they electronically cap at 155 mph. Later in the year, BMW will also launch the 840d xDrive Coupe which will have a six-cylinder diesel engine.
The Exterior Look
This latest 8 Series is sleek. Up front, there are thin headlights, and it has long, low profile with a chiseled shape to give it a more extreme look than the other performance vehicles in BMW’s lineup. The kidney-shaped grilles have a chrome strip to connect them, and the flanks have air outlets complete with some character lines to give it a bold look. The M Sport package has smaller air intakes than other models, and it comes with 19-inch alloy wheels, and M logos on the door sills that light up. An M Performance model will have 20-inch wheels along with performance tires, and it will also come with upgraded brakes, and some interior touches unique to the Performance model.
The Interior
BMW gave the 8 Series a unique interior look to set it apart from the 5 and the 7 Series vehicles. All the gauges, vents, and the center stack are unique to the 8 Series, and the instrument panel has a futuristic look. A driving mode selector allows you to choose how you want the steering to react, and the instrument panel display changes depending on which mode you select.
The Technology
The new BMW 8 Series comes loaded with new technology. You can replace the key with your smartphone, and you’ll also get BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This allows you to customize the display depending on what you want to see. A heads-up display comes standard, and it comes with the latest version of BMW’s digital services that work with Apple CarPlay and Android phones. There is an 11-speaker Harmon Kardon stereo system, a 12.3-inch touch-screen display, and wireless phone charging.
There is a lot to get excited about with the new 2019 BMW 8 Series. It has a sleek new look, it comes with the latest technology both inside and out, and you can expect to get all the comforts of home inside. Expect to see it hit showroom floors near the end of 2018.
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