BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe, M8 Coupe launched in India, starts at Rs 1.29 crore



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NEW DELHI: BMW India digitally launched the M8 Coupe and Grand Coupe 8 Series digitally here on Friday.

This is the first time, that the 8 series has been introduced in India. The top of the BMW Hieraracy car series starts at Rs 1.30 crore (ex-showroom).

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The cars are available as fully built units in BS6 gasoline variants. Ex-showroom prices are as follows:

BMW 840i Gran Coupé: Rs 1,29,90,000

BMW 840i Gran Coupe ‘M Sport’ Edition: Rs 1.55.00,000

BMW M8 Coupe: Rs 2,15,00,000

Main features of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe:

1. Dynamic silhouette with four frameless doors, long wheelbase, coupe-like roof.

2. Extremely sporty interior, driver-focused cab, spacious cab, sporty atmosphere.

3. Large two-part Panaroma glass roof that smoothly extends to the rear.

4. Powerful sports performance: 3-liter in-line 6-cylinder BS VI gasoline engine.

5. Best-in-class handling and comfort with adaptive suspension and M sport differential.

Look

The double kidney grille widens toward the bottom, emphasizing the vehicle’s low center of gravity, which is enhanced by slim headlights. When viewed from the side, the long wheelbase, sleek flowing coupe roofline and wide wheel arches create a dynamically stretched silhouette. A suggestive third line runs through the door handles toward the pronounced curved shoulder. At the rear, the car’s sporty charm is intensified with extremely wide tracks, a sporty exhaust system and immersive LED lights.

Performance

Thanks to BMW TwinPower Turbo technology, the three-cylinder, six-cylinder BS VI in-line petrol engine in the BMW 840i Gran Coupé produces 340 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm at 1,600 – 4,500 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds.

The eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission runs smoothly. At any time, in any gear, the transmission works perfectly with the engine, allowing it to develop its full power and efficiency.

Adaptive suspension enables individual responsive behavior for each wheel at the touch of a button. Using the Driving Experience Control, the driver can choose between different driving modes to suit driving conditions (Comfort, Sport, Sport +).

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Main features of the BMW M8 Coupe:

1. Bold, race car design with superlative aerodynamics.

2. Driver-centric sports cabin with luxurious interiors and equipment.

3. BMW TwinPower Turbo 4-liter 8-cylinder petrol engine.

4. Maximum driving dynamics with M xDrive and M Sport Differential.

5. The new “M Configuration” and “M Modes” are added to “Pure Riding Pleasure”.

Look

The typical M-shaped double slat kidney grille grabs attention among the iconic four-eyed face of BMW laser light. The size of the air intakes widens towards the bottom and shows how immense the cooling requirements of the engine and high-performance brakes are.

The extremely light and torsion-resistant carbon fiber material in the M carbon fiber roof reduces weight and gives modern aerodynamic shape technological value. The side view amplifies the aerodynamics without equal with the sharp inclination of the shark nose, the oversized air curtains and some striking lines.

Aluminum flared wings with M gills and M8 designation emphasize track width and wheel size. The rear spoiler lip, M-specific M8 rear diffuser, and M-specific dual-flow exhaust system with twin tailpipes highlight racing aspirations. Highlighting the sporty character is a range of new metallic paints: Brands Hatch Gray, Sonic Speed ​​Blue, Marina Bay Blue, Donington Gray, Barcelona Blue and Motegi Red. Optionally, customers can choose from a wide range of BMW Individual options Painwork.

Performance

The M TwinPower Turbo 4-liter 8-cylinder petrol engine is among the most powerful V8 engines ever developed by BMW M GmbH for a production vehicle. The BS-VI gasoline engine combines the maximum power with a power of 600 hp and a maximum torque of 750 Nm at 1,800 – 5,600 rpm. The car accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.3 seconds.

The eight-speed Steptronic Sport automatic transmission makes smooth and almost imperceptible gear changes. At any time, in any gear, the transmission works perfectly with the engine, allowing it to develop its full power and efficiency. Steering wheel shift paddles and cruise control with braking function increase driving pleasure.

Smart M xDrive all-wheel drive technology distributes power between the front and rear axles in fractions of a second. Depending on the selected configuration and interaction with M Sport Differential, the focus is on optimal controllability, outstanding traction and agile handling.

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