BMW just rolled out
the new 8-Series coupe – But as the “series” part likely tells you, it’s not
done quite yet. During a conference call to discuss the company’s financial
performance over the first half of this year, BMW’s chief executive announced
that two more bodystyles of the new flagship coupe will launch next year.
So with the coupe
already revealed in both M850i and 840d specs, we can expect the convertible
and four-door Gran Coupe bodystyles to launch with the same. And once the M
models are rolled out, we’ll be looking at no fewer than nine versions to flesh
out the 8 Series family – all before the end of 2019. And don’t be surprised to
see additional engine variants offered as well.
Once the rollout is
complete, the new 8 Series will have completely replaced the outgoing 6 Series
as the top coupes in BMW’s range. What’s more is that Krüger confirmed that the
iNEXT concept will launch in production spec in the second half of the year.
This on top of the X2, X4, X5, and X7 crossovers – all rolling out in fresh
forms, and the new Z4 to launch next year as well.
