BMW adds new model "Exclusive M Sport" to "8 series" to enhance sportiness and luxury

On March 23, BMW released the "8 Series," the highest-end luxury model of the BMW coupe model. Prices range from 12.28 million yen to 1.43 million yen for the coupe, 13.26 million yen to 1.51 million yen for the cabriolet, and 11.98 million yen to 13.76 million yen for the Grand Coupe. Delivery is scheduled for the second quarter or later.

The 8 Series is a luxury that combines high-level driving performance comparable to that of a pure sports model, an elegant and beautiful roofline, and a coupe styling that emphasizes elegance and sensual personality created by the beautiful rear fender modeling. coupe. Based on the two-door coupe model, there are three variations: a cabriolet that allows you to enjoy open-air drive, and a grand coupe that has a four-door design that enhances convenience while realizing a coupe design.

The 8 series released this time has further enhanced sportiness and luxury by changing the exterior design and interior design. By adding a new model "Exclusive M Sport" with significantly improved high quality and functionality to the lineup, the product appeal has been enhanced.

The Exclusive M Sport is equipped with sporty M Sport bumpers and wheels as standard equipment on all models to enhance the sportiness of the entire model lineup, while at the same time making new 20-inch alloy wheels, bicolor merino leather seats, and handcrafted crystals. Equipped with a shift knob as standard equipment. A panoramic glass sunroof is also standard equipment on the Grand Coupe.

In the exterior design, the more stylish front bumper design and the illuminated grille with a light source enhance the presence at night. In the interior, the adoption of a large 12.3-inch center display enhances functionality, and the door switch is decorated with silver to improve the quality.

The power train lineup includes gasoline engines and diesel engines. In the model equipped with a gasoline engine, an 8-speed AT is combined with a highly efficient in-line 6-cylinder 3.0-liter BMW twin-power turbo gasoline engine that produces a maximum output of 250kW (340PS) / 5000rpm and a maximum torque of 500Nm / 1600-4500rpm.

In the model equipped with a diesel engine, an 8-speed AT is combined with a highly efficient in-line 6-cylinder 3.0-liter BMW twin-power turbo diesel engine that produces a maximum output of 235kW (319PS) / 4400rpm and a maximum torque of 680Nm / 1750-2250rpm.

As for the safety function and driving support system, a high-performance trinocular camera and radar and a state-of-the-art driving support system with high analysis capability using a high-performance processor are standard equipment, similar to the BMW model of middle class and above. Equipped with a driving support system "traffic jam driving support function with hands-off function" that reduces the driver's driving load and contributes to safety during traffic jams on the highway, and under certain conditions, take your hand off the steering wheel. It is possible to drive.

For connectivity, it is equipped with a "BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant" that allows you to operate the vehicle and set the destination by talking to "OK, BMW". With support for Apple CarPlay and Spotify, and standard equipment of BMW Connected Drive, you can send the destination searched in advance with your smartphone to the vehicle, and even if you do not have the vehicle key, you can hold the smartphone over the door handle to vehicle It is also possible to unlock / lock and start the engine.