BMW is giving its entire 8 Series range a
bit of bling with a new Golden Thunder Edition, which will be available from
September 2020 onwards. Available as a coupe, convertible or Gran Coupe, the
edition models are the work of BMW Individual, and come with added flair thanks
to some aesthetic enhancements.
The most obvious are the gold
accentuations applied to the exterior, which contrast perfectly against the
body that is finished in one of two metallic finishes – Sapphire Black or
Frozen Black. These includes lines running from the front apron to the side
skirts and on into the rear apron, along with the side mirror caps, rear
spoiler (on the coupe) and the 20-inch M light-alloy wheels in a double-spoke
design.
Other highlights include the BMW
Individual High Gloss Shadow Line package with extended features and black
calipers for the M brake system. As for the interior, you get extended Merino
leather trim in black and an anthracite headliner, with more gold elements in
the form of interior trim finishers in Aluminium Mesh Effect Gold.
To mark the vehicles out as something
special, an “Edition Golden Thunder” inscription is embroidered on the front
headrests and there’s a dedicated emblem on the centre console. The edition
models also feature CraftedClarity glass applications for selected controls and
the Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.
The Golden
Thunder Edition is offered in three body styles, with variants ranging from the
840i and the 840d xDrive, right on through to the M850i xDrive. That means you
get a selection of two 3.0 litre turbocharged inline-six engines (one petrol
and one diesel) as well as a 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 petrol mill to choose
from.
