Several pictures of the 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe
have surfaced online, ahead of its debut later this month. Posted by Auto Express and BMW
Blog, the images reveal the upcoming sedan will feature a familiar front fascia
with a wide twin kidney grille that is flanked by slender headlights.
Moving further back, we can see front fender vents
and a rakish windscreen. Those elements carryover from the coupe, but the sedan
adopts a longer wheelbase and two rear doors. We can also see aggressive side
skirts and a sloping roof which will likely impact rear seat headroom.
The rear end treatment is certainly familiar as the
model has slender taillights and a ventilated fascia. Elsewhere, designers
installed an integrated rear spoiler and a dual exhaust system which is
separated by a diffuser. The photos only provide a glimpse of the interior, but it should have
a three-spoke steering wheel and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. We can
also expect metallic accents and a 10.25-inch infotainment system.
Engine options will carryover from the coupe and
convertible, so choices should include a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder
diesel that produces 316 hp and 680 Nm of torque.
Petrol fans will be able to opt for the M850i which has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter
V8 with 523 hp and 750 Nm of torque.
Later down the road, BMW will introduce the M8 Gran
Coupe. It will have a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine that develops 592 hp and 750 Nm of torque. We can also expect a Competition
variant with 617 hp.
The 2020 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe will be launched in
September and more details will be released later this month.
