When did the new 8 Series come out?
When did the new 8 Series come out?
Sales of the 8 Series commenced in November 2018. The Gran Coupé version of the 8 Series was announced in June 2019 and went on sale in September 2019. It has the same powertrains as the coupé and convertible, but it is the first 8 Series available with a six-cylinder engine for the United States.
What is a 8 Series?
The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourer coupes and convertibles produced by BMW. The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé. It is powered by a range of naturally aspirated V8 and V12 petrol engines. The E31 was discontinued in 1999 due to poor sales.
Does BMW 8 Series come in manual?
The 8 Series offered the first V12 engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission on a road car.
Where is the BMW 8 Series built?
Dingolfing
It was initially available as a coupé (codenamed G15), with the convertible (G14) and four-door Gran Coupé (G16) variants introduced later, succeeding the F06/F12/F13 6 Series lineup. Production commenced in late 2018 at the BMW assembly plant in Dingolfing, Germany.
What kind of car is a BMW 8 series?
BMW 8 Series. The BMW 8 Series is a range of grand tourers produced by BMW. The 8 Series was introduced in 1990 under the E31 model code and was only available as a two-door coupé.
When did the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé come out?
The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé was later introduced at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, and is a high-performance four-door variant of the 8 Series which was unveiled in June 2019. The 8 Series utilises a double-wishbone front suspension and rear multi-link suspension.
What is the difference between the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé?
The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé which has improved rear passenger space dimensions compared to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupé (F06), is seen as a flashier sportier alternative to its platform-mate, the more traditional BMW 7 Series sedan, and is expected to compete with the rumored next-generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class four-door coupé.
When did the E31 BMW 8 series come out?
The G15 8 Series introduces an inline-six diesel engine, and a high-performance BMW M8 trim later joined the lineup. Design work of the first generation E31 8 Series began in 1984, with final design phase and production development starting in 1986. The car debuted at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show, and was produced until 1999.
