BMW 8 Series Coupe 2019 - Was the 8 worth the wait?
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- Опубликовано: 29 сен 2024
- BMW enters the large luxury coupe market with this sleekly-styled 8 Series model. What should a top luxury sports coupe be? Sharp and driver-orientated like a Porsche 911? Or a luxurious Grand Tourer like the Mercedes S-Class Coupe? If you can't decide, this BMW 8 Series Coupe might offer the perfect solution.
Background
This car revives an 8 Series nameplate last seen between 1989 and 1999, but sidelined since as BMW has experimented with other approaches into the luxury coupe market. One was the electrified i8, the other the four-door 6 Series Gran Coupe. The Munich maker insists that this 8 Series isn't a Gran Coupe replacement, nor is it merely a stylised two-door version of the 7 Series saloon, even though it's built alongside that car at the company's Dingolfing German plant.
The manufacturer points out that '8' has always been a model badge given to its special projects. The i8 was one; the Z8 sports roadster of 2000 was another. With this 8 Series Coupe, development has been conducted in parallel with the M8 GTE endurance racing car, which suggests a dynamic focus never previously seen in a top BMW coupe model.
Driving Experience
To begin with, two 8 Series Coupe engines are on offer, both with xDrive 4WD as standard. The enthusiasts' initial choice will be the M850i variant, which uses much the same 4.4-litre twin-turbocharged petrol V8 you'll find in the brand's M5 super saloon but here tuned to 530hp. An M Sport exhaust delivers a snarly soundtrack and there are the usual 'Driving Experience Control' modes - 'Eco', 'Comfort', 'Sport' and 'Sport+'. There's 750Nm of torque and 62mph from rest takes just 3.7s. If that's not fast enough, you'll want to talk to your dealer about the even quicker M8 model that BMW has planned.
The alternative option is the 840d xDrive diesel variant, which uses the brand's familiar 3.0-litre six-cylinder in-line diesel with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. It delivers a maximum output of 320hp and peak torque of 680Nm.
For a more focussed and sporty handling, Integral Active Steering is fitted as standard to reduce the turning circle when manoeuvring. This also increases agility at moderate speeds and optimises poise and assurance when changing lanes and cornering at high speeds. It becomes more direct as the speed builds but allows the driver to manoeuvre at low speeds with minimal steering wheel movement. Optional active roll stabilisation further enhances the handling characteristics. Electric swivel motors on the front and rear axles ensure particularly fast and precise compensation of lateral forces.
Design and Build
The low-slung 8 Series Coupe design has an elongated silhouette with a slim window graphic and a roofline flowing elegantly into the powerfully shaped rear with distinctive 'double-bubble' contours. LED headlights are standard - the slimmest lamps of any BMW model to date. Both light tubes are used to generate the daytime driving lights as well as the low and high beam, thereby creating a signature brand look at all times. The side view is dominated by dramatic surfaces. Whilst they curve inwards on the far side of the front wheels, they bulge outwards again in a real display of power above the rear wheels. The glass area tapers at the rear, accentuating the muscular shoulder line, while the side window graphic terminates in a very tightly-angled version of the famous Hofmeister kink.
The interior is awash with high-precision details and features a driver-centric cockpit and low-set sports seats featuring integral head restraints and trimmed in soft Merino leather. There's space for a couple of small children in the rear and the backrest sections can be folded down either individually or together in order to further increase the load capacity of the 420-litre luggage compartment.
Market and Model
8 Series Coupe pricing starts at just over £76,000 for the 840d xDrive, rising to just under £100,000 for the desirable M850i xDrive variant. Highlights include Merino leather upholstery, a Head-up display, Active Park Distance Control and the BMW 'Live Cockpit Professional' infotainment set-up, which includes a 12.3 inch instrument binnacle display screen and a 10.25-inch centre-dash monitor. Via this, you'll have access to an adaptive nav system, a hard-drive-based multimedia system with 20GB, two USB ports, plus Bluetooth and WiFi interfaces.
Plus there's plenty of cutting-edge camera-driven safety kit and autonomous driving tech. The driver assistance systems process camera images as well as data gathered by ultrasonic and radar sensors to monitor the vehicle's surroundings, to warn of potential hazards and to minimise the risk of an accident with corrective braking or steering inputs.
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Would you Consider a BMW 8 Series or get an S-Class Coupe?
Those two cars have a different audience!
@@kp1804the S-Class "Coupe" 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply 👍 Right!
S Class coupe is going to be discontinued, better get one soon.
I Take the 8 Series.
Thank you for this very complete review. Purchased the 840d today.
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a diesel with sub 5 second 0-60 is just mental.
We really enjoyed testing it 👍
This is how you review a car! Great as per OSV 👍
Perfect review.... This would b my target.
I like the 8 series over the MB S series but would love it with a retractable hard top with just a little bit more rear seat head room. That shouldn’t hurt the aero dynamic design and the weight added by the hard top convertible mechanics shouldn’t bother much given that the 850 model won’t even run on the race track very often.
This guy is brilliant!!! Where is he now?
Would have enjoyed reviewing the top M8 better.
We would have 👍 lets hope BMW let us have it next time
Looks like a swished Mustang and a pity it’s not a hatchback, much more usable then as a two seater GT with the rears folded, bit like a larger TT would be perfect 🚙👍🏻
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Not the same engine at all.....
Bland!
E31 this is not
Ugly car compared to the original 8 Series. Recent BMW designs are a disaster.
Thank you for introducing in such detail ...that's great value for a buyer ...
Thanks for the feedback hawk2201
Excellent review - thank you! Just purchased the 840i
Are u still happy with your 840i? I’m looking at 2020’s now.
Really nice car this . I agree, the 840d is uniquely the best choice here.
Nice looks but 911 GTS Porsche everytime over them all would be my pick, another good review and best on You Tube.
Thanks Jimmy 👍
they're not the same class of car at all
Really excellent and thorough review, thank you
Wow, no stone was left unturned in your review of the car....many thanks for this!
No problem Jason, glad you enjoyed it 👍
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I'm happy with my 4 series M Sport convertible for half the price, it looks almost identical to this!
Lovely car Aaron 👍
This is the ultimate review on this car. Highly impressive 👍
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I have seen and read numerous car reviews on the 8 series but this is by far the best. Great job
Thanks 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply Usually I watch Mat Watson, Chris Harris or Jeremy Clarkson. They are good entertainers but your channel is pure quality - Keep on your great work! Thanks!
Me too
Yeah, I Wish i Can Have One. This Week 3 More Lottery #$. Maybe Tomorrow.
Amazing review as always!
Thanks Boz 👍
This is the most comprehensive review I have ever seen and by quite some margin. Incredible work.
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I bought a 840d caprio few months back and your commentary taught me more about the car than the users manual, now that's professionalism, cheers
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Nice video and explanation. I totally respect the skills. Thank's !?////////////
Very detailed review, such that would greatly help a serious purchaser. Make an informed decision.
That's the aim! Thanks for your great feedback 👍
Yeah we were looking stupid trying to ride in this today. I'm full grown. This is for someone but not me n my girls at all. I thought it was cool when I stuck my finger through the loop on the back of the seat to let my friend in and it automatically slid the seat up but she had to lay across both seats .
Enjoy your comments and knowledge with the car.
Cheers
That's great to hear, Andy. Many thanks for watching!
Lovely looking car
It certainly is, Mike! Let us know if you're in the market for one 👍
@@OsvUkVehicleSupply not at the moment as I have a 2016 m5 which I love
Excellent, and very comprehensive review, thank you.
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The active steering is a cost option on the petrol 840i
Happy with my M6, sorry 8 series, you aint special enough to replace it
Same here.
Super comprehensive review. Thank you. G.
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Brilliant, thanks!
Does it have an adjustable suspension
Good review
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Great review - love the 8
Thanks, Malcolm 👍 great looking car
Not even a BMW M8 would convince me to buy icrap, what a joke something as basic as syncing with a non apple phone, it can't do it. Sorry BMW you lost me.
Many people have the same opinion I'm sure
M8 is better than the normal version
duh
BMW company gonna lose lots of money on this model. It is just a car and it's.
because it's deliberately overpriced it's no better or Tesla. Shame on you BMW.
Who knows how many made in China parts inside of this car.???????/????????
Who knows when the warranty expires how much is it going to cost to fix it ??????
that's the case with any premium car re warranty. Coupes are expensive to buy, cheap to own after three years of depreciation. You don't know about cars.
@@markwood7045 I understand prices and quality Thank you/ ///////////////////
@@markwood7045 I know you trying to make somebody stupid but this is where I'm gonna told you !!!! today's quality of BMW Itza cheap s*** if we talking about it about quality !!!! , I had too many BMWs different models but after all, I'm so disappointed !!!!! I really feel sorry for you ///////
Blah blah blah.
You talk more than a woman. I have a strong headache now
Arbeli Rozenberg gtfo out then lol
what did you expect to see on a car review video? Some people are so odd
U deserve thumb 👍
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