Review of the new all-wheel drive coupe BMW 8-Series

Exterior and dimensions

The official presentation of the luxury coupe is second generation of BMW 8-Series was held in June of this year in one of the activities on the sports track at Le Mans. The car with the "Gran Turismo" has attracted a lot of attention of the public and aims to change the model of the sixth series in the product line Bavarian concern.

The exterior of the new coupe looks very defiant, aggressive and athletic. The front model has a purposeful "look" of headlights, a slightly modified grille, a powerful bumper with large air intakes and a sloping ribbed cowl. The back part is not less expressive – stylish horizontal lights, elegant curly trunk lid, larger exhaust pipes and a pair of recesses for the discharge of air flows from the brake discs. This unique car will be, if you use a tuning for BMW, and with an assortment of parts for other models can be found here.

Dimensions:

• Length – 4 851 mm;
• A height of 1 346 mm;
• A width of 1 902mm;
• Wheelbase – 2 822 mm;
• Ground clearance – 128 mm.

Salon

The interior compartment of the BMW 8 Series inspired by sports cars, and the main characteristics of the area can be considered as such:

• Modern and stylish design;
• Premium finish materials;
• Decorative insert;
• Impeccable ergonomics;
• Top-level Assembly;
• Comfortable seat electrically adjustable.

The interior of the model foresees the presence of no more than four riders. The front seats will enjoy a highly developed lateral support and a wide range of adjustments, and for rear passengers a comfortable double sofa with a comfortable shape of cushions.

Received the Luggage compartment volume of 420 liters, which can be increased by folding the backrest of the sofa.

Technical characteristics of BMW 8-Series

For coupe offers two engines:

• Turbo diesel engine capacity of 3.0-liter with 320 horsepower;
• Petrol engine with dual turbo 4.4 liter capacity of 530 "horses".

In both cases, the car is equipped with automatic 8-speed transmission and all-wheel drive system.

The diesel version accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, and gasoline for the 3.7 s fuel Consumption per hundred kilometers respectively equal to 6.2 and 10.5 liters in mixed mode. The maximum speed there is 250 km/h.

Equipment

In the minimal set of internal equipment there is:

• Virtual instrument;
• The function of car Parking;
• Dual-zone climate control;
• Heated seats, steering wheel and armrests;
• Electrically adjustable seats;
• Multimedia center;
• Premium audio system;
• Front and side airbags;
• 18-inch alloy wheels etc.