We’ve seen countless spy photos of the BMW 8-Series
over the past few months but now we’re getting a closer look at the upcoming
coupe and convertible. Set to be unveiled this summer, the models were
previewed the 8-Series concept but the styling has been notably tamed down even
in the M Sport variants seen here. Regardless, the cars have a sporty front
fascia with a wide grille, slender headlights and large air intakes with
honeycomb mesh inserts.
The sporty styling is visible elsewhere as the
M-Sport package appears to include lightweight wheels and blue brake calipers.
The models also have aerodynamic side skirts, a ventilated rear bumper and a
four-tailpipe exhaust system which is hidden behind the dual exhaust cut outs.
While the coupe and convertible are largely
identical, the coupe is the more stylish of the two as it features a sloping
roofline, muscular rear fenders and a small rear spoiler. The convertible is
slightly less adventurous as the power retractable soft top required a number
of changes to the rear end including a flatter trunk lid and a repositioned
third brake light.
The latest spy photos give us a glimpse of the
interior and we can see drivers will sit behind a three-spoke steering wheel
and a high-tech digital instrument cluster. The model also has metallic
accents, a stubby gear selector and an iDrive controller with a knurled
surround.
Engine options will likely carryover from the
7-Series so we can expect a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder developing
around 335 hp. There should also be a 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8
producing approximately 455 hp.
Buyers looking for something more powerful can look
forward to the M8 which will likely use an upgraded version of the 4.4-liter V8
engine that resides in the M5. The exact output remains unclear but rumors have
suggested it could produce between 616 hp and 641 hp. There
have also been rumors about an M Performance variant, a plug-in hybrid and a
luxury model with a V12 engine.
Cr : Carscoops
