The BMW M8 Coupe has been launched in
India today. The high-performance two-door grand tourer costs INR 2.15 crore*
in India market.
The BMW M8 Coupe is the high-performance
variant of the BMW 8 Series Coupe, which is not on sale in India. The M
offering’s main attraction is its 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine that
develops 600 PS of maximum power at 6,000 rpm and 750 Nm of peak torque at
1,800-5,600 rpm. An 8-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system
are standard. Also included in the standard package are an electronically
controlled rear-axle differential lock and adaptive dampers.
A 0-100 km/h sprint in the BMW M8 Coupe
takes just 3.3 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h, but
it can be increased to 305 km/h with an optional package. The fuel economy
rating, should you be intrigued, is 6.59 km/l.
Laser headlights, 19-inch alloy wheels,
carbon-fibre roof, head-up display, 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster,
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and
satellite navigation and 464-watt, 16-speaker Harman Kardon surround sound
system are some of the main features that are available in the BMW M8 Coupe in
India.
The BMW M8 Coupe’s closest rival in India
is the Mercedes-AMG S 63 Coupe, which costs INR 2,60,10,000* or INR 2.60
crore*.
