2020 BMW 8 Series
Overview
After two decades, the 8 Series is back and better than ever, with five handsome, high-performance configurations for any driver. The 8 Series offers five different models: the Coupe, Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe, Convertible, and M8 Convertible, so everyone will be able to find their dream car in this lineup. The 840i Coupe starts at $87,900 and the M8 Competition Convertible starts at $155,500 so there’s a wide variety of price points to choose from.* These vehicles were designed with the driver in mind and just by stepping foot in one you can easily see the exquisite details in every inch of these cars.
The Perfect Ride For…
Someone who craves that rush of adrenaline that comes from driving a sports car, but also desires a luxurious vehicle that will make him or her feel like royalty. If that sounds like you, then you may have just found your next car. BMW has outdone itself with the technology in this vehicle, from the 10.25-inch central display screen to the iDrive Operating System which allows you to control navigation or music hands-free. The 8 Series sounds like a dream, but it can be your reality.
Driving and Handling
The Coupe and the xDrive Coupe have a powerful turbocharged inline 6-cylinder engine which provides up to 523 horsepower. Great features such as the available Integral Active Steering, Adaptive M Suspension, and M Sport Differential allows you to maneuver this beauty around town with ease or carve up a canyon. The V8 found in the M850i xDrive model produces 523 horsepower, which is more than enough to make your heart race. This bold coupe handles like a sports car and looks just as nice. The M8 Coupe has a 4.4 L V-8 engine which delivers an impressive 617 hp and can soar from 0-60 mph in 3.0 seconds. The 8-speed M STEPTRONIC transmission with Drivelogic lets you switch from automatic to manual if you’re in the mood for a more hands-on experience. The Convertible also can reach up to 523 horsepower in the M850i xDrive with its turbocharged engine. It moves with amazing agility and even has a soft top that can retract in 15 seconds while you’re going as fast as 30 mph. The powerful M8 Convertible and the M8 Competition Convertible are equipped with a 4.4 L BMW Twinpower Turbo V8 xDrive all-wheel-drive system with 2-wheel drive capability. It’s the first-ever BMW M8 convertible and has BMW’s most powerful production engine, delivering up to 617 horsepower. This impressive lineup has such a great selection that you might have trouble choosing.
Key Features
Technology
The 8 Series wows with its advanced, intuitive technology. The live Cockpit Navigation and a 10.25” Central Information Display systems are included as standard and help you enjoy a safer phone-free navigation. The iDrive Operating System features a redesigned interface and allows you to use touch, voice commands, or Gesture Control to navigate it. The 8 Series Coupe features the advanced Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight as standard, which helps improve the driver’s range of sight during late or dangerous driving conditions. There is even a wireless charging pad in some models for Qi adapted devices, making phone charging more convenient than ever. This new driving technology has been designed and perfected in order to seamlessly enhance the driver's environment.
Style
The 8 Series boasts some familiar features: the enlarged active kidney grille, which is a signature of BMW design, comfortable Merino Leather upholstery, the driver-oriented glass controls, and the optional star-spoke 20” wheel designs. Each model in the 8 series, however, also has its own personal style that sets it apart from the rest. The first-ever 8 Series Gran Coupe has a low roofline and four-door configuration, which makes this enticing option also practical. The M8 Coupe has a long, low stance and an athletic silhouette, which gives this model its alluring quality. The 8 Series Convertible has a soft top that gives it a more laidback style, and the M8 Convertible has a motorsport image with wide proportions and muscular lines to create a sleek profile. In addition to turning heads on the road with its sophisticated exterior, the 8 Series also has a stunning interior, offering fine leather upholstry and soft touch materials. Certain models also have six shifting shades of Ambient Lighting to help set the tone for your drive.
Alternative Options
Also consider taking a look at the original roadster, the BMW Z4. Designed to fill your craving for sportiness and excitement, the Z4 also boasts a comfortable interior and innovative technology. If you want something that offers a little more room, look into the largest BMW ever built, the BMW X7. This stunning vehicle has room for all your guests plus their luggage.
For more information on any of these vehicles, contact BMW of Silver Spring today.
*MSRP excludes destination & handling fee of $995, tax, title, license, and registration.
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