BMW 8-Series 2019

BMW 8-Series convertible with "looks" is almost complete

BMW has introduced the 8-Series Coupe in June of this year, and now the interest of fans is piling into two versions to be added to the 8-Series family, the Convertible and the Gran Coupe

The two-body convertible and the 8-series Gran Coupe will be unveiled next year. In keeping with the pace, BMW is promoting the development and testing of its new models. Recently, a prototype 8-Series Convertible has been seen in Europe with a very attractive appearance.

The trendy convertible with light blue Metallic color, and with just a little camouflage, almost the whole body is exposed in the sunshine of Europe.

The photos show that the upcoming 8-Series Convertible still owns the distinctive kidney-shaped grille and the gray-rimmed Cerium Gray bezel, of course, the top-of-the-line BMW sedan. Many premium carbon fiber components around the vehicle, such as the exhaust end.

The overall design of the 8-Series Convertible is still the same as the coupe from the long, low, and narrow nose, placed on the familiar double-dome-shaped grille of BMW, the smallest ever seen on a BMW.

8-Series Convertible also does not lack strong veins, but still portray the luxury, the class of the most high-end brand. The biggest difference between the 8-Series Convertible and the Coupe is definitely the soft cloth, the glass sides are quite special.

In addition, the prototype was also found with a small M Sport wing at the tail - still well camouflaged - along with the exterior rearview mirror gray and sporty on the diffuser behind. These details have tacitly announced that this is an M850i xDrive.

Although there is no interior photo, the man who touched the 8-Series convertible revealed that the cockpit was almost identical to the prototype tested in the Death Valley last week. Basically, the interior design of the 8-Series Convertible is similar to the Coupe except for the addition of a roof control button.

In terms of transmission, no official information has been released, but sources have reported that the M850i xDrive convertible (the car in this article) will use the 4.4-liter V8 supercharged gasoline engine. generates 523 horsepower and 750Nm of torque, combined with an 8-speed automatic transmission Steptronic..

In addition, the all-new 8-Series Convertible will also be offered under the more conventional M840d xDrive configuration, equipped with 3.0-liter dual-turbo diesel engine with 6-cylinder capacity of 315 horsepower and 580Nm of torque. maximum torque.

Of course, BMW will bring all of its advanced safety technologies and top-of-the-line entertainment features into the upcoming 8-Series Convertible and Gran Coupe, just like the Coupe.