Well, it’s confirmed – BMW will replace the 6 Series with a new model that will mark the return of the 8 Series moniker. Munich will showcase a concept presaging the luxury coupé at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on May 26, and it has released a new teaser photo to whet our appetites.
From the looks of it, the new car will likely turn heads, with a low nose, a elegant low-slung roofline, rear fender bulges and what appears to be an intricate rear end with an upswept rear deck. The interior should also see a step up in quality and craftsmanship over the current 6er, in order to take the fight to the downright swanky Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé.
As with the new 5 and 7 Series, the 8 Series will be based on the modular Cluster Architecture (CLAR), which uses lightweight materials such as aluminium, magnesium and – in the case of the 7 Series – carbon fibre in order to reduce weight. Expect the 8 Series’ engine lineup to match the 7 Series’, with straight-six, V8 and V12 turbocharged mills in either petrol or diesel forms.
There will also be a high-performance M8, powered by the same engine as the forthcoming F90 M5 – a 4.4 litre twin-turbo V8 producing upwards of 600 hp, sent to all four wheels via an advanced version of BMW’s xDrive system. The transmission is expected to be an eight-speed automatic rather than an M DCT (dual-clutch transmission), which would not be able to handle the torque and isn’t set up for all-wheel drive.
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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- Spy-Shots of Cars This image has been optimized for a calibrated screen with a Gamma of 2.2 and a colour temperature of 6500°K
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2015 BMW 316i rm130K. Nak angkat ke..
Why pay RM130k? Our Ministers already said, Proton is BETTER quality than Volvo and BMW and has BETTER handling than BMW and Volvo.
So, just buy a Persona for RM50k. You get 2 in 1 shampoo….BMW + Volvo in one car
Tax the rich so no problem
still want that s class coupe?