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By and large, the 8 series replaces the 6 series. But it is wearing a new number because it is bigger than that. In addition, the number 6 now resides on the rump of a large, practical tailgate, the 6 Series Gran Turismo.
Really however, in the traditional sense of the term, a Gran Turismo is not a bulky five-door, it's a coupe with a sober look. That is to say the series 8.
Taking the history of the old Series 6, the 8 launches with two-door petrol and diesel coupes, then the range are filled with convertibles and four-door Gran Coupes.
There will be an M8 version of each of these bodies. Lick your lips.
On the outside, the 8 Series Coupé has the new BMW stentorian face, more angular and grilled than ever – although the grille has active shutters and is mostly hidden for drag, s' opening only when the engine is sweat-sweating. low speed. The sides are carved and chiseled and the back shoulders wide. The roof may optionally be made of carbon fiber and has a double bubble section. It fades down, almost from the top of the windshield.
Beautiful elements in themselves. But in our eyes, the bulky nose and tail deny the grace of some rivals. Nevertheless, you can not argue with the drama of these low, wide and wide proportions.
Beneath, BMW has launched its best technology. The M8 will get the mighty V8 M, but for the moment, there is an "ordinary" V8 that makes a 530 horsepower slightly extraordinary. The other option is the 840d, a six-liter.
Regardless of the engine, all the wheels are both driven and steered and the damping is adaptive. For good measure, the M850i test also had an active anti-roll option. These four systems change their thresholds in harmony when you switch to sport modes.
The body contains carbon fiber, aluminum and steel. It is linked to the 7 multi-material series. Nevertheless, the total weight hovers around 1,900 kg for the V8 version.
BMW says it's a sports car, but for us, it looks like a GT. There is no shame in that. Too bad the new series 6 burglarized these initials.
Whatever the case may be, the number 8 represented a big problem for a BMW. The 850CSi and the Z8 have become cherished. The i8 will surely do too. But as far as the new 8-series is concerned, especially in the 3-series cabin, we wonder whether it is sufficiently different from the rest of the BMW range. Let's see if there is a lot of difference in the way it works.
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