BMW Launches Its Own Flagship 4-Door Coupe in Geneva in the Form of the Concept M8 Gran Coupe
BMW this week unveiled its Concept M8 Gran Coupe that it describes as an “ultra-sporty, polarizing extrovert” at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show. The newest “exotic and alluring” 4-door Coupe Concept, that is actually a sedan, in BMW’s 8 Series, has been executed to stir things up with emotion, according to BMW design executives. The production version is slated to arrive at dealerships as a 2020 model in the summer of 2019.
BMW officials also state that the 8 Series, which is being revitalized, has become BMW’s flagship model, and the M letter in the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe actually stands for “more.” More in this case means a larger, more muscular and more powerful luxury sporty car with low-slung lines and stance with an overhanging sleek front end that illustrates BMW’s new design language that “removes luxury from any kind of comfort zone,” according to BMW design executives.
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The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe creates dynamic forward thrust with a low wide front end that includes a broader interpretation of BMW’s signature kidney radiator grilles with large air intake to cool a powerful engine. The car features a wider stance and bespoke bumpers, flares and indented body sills and rides on oversized wheels and tires. The four headlights are done in a warm yellow and the Concept is painted in an unusual “chromaflair” metallic green that shifts to blue when observed at different angles. The rear is addressed by a bold rear diffuser with four exhaust tips.
As far as power specs, the M8 Gran Coupe will be most likely be equipped with a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V-8 that produces a 650 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft. of torque, when matched with an 8-speed automatic and new all-wheel Drive (AWD ) system that should help it rise from 0-62 mph in about 3 seconds. According to a BMW Blog, the Concept M8 Gran Coupe is a replacement for the old 6 Series, but with a much more modern design. It is based on BMW’s 7 Series sedan platform.
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BMW this week unveiled its Concept M8 Gran Coupe that it describes as an “ultra-sporty, polarizing extrovert” at the 2018 Geneva International Motor Show.
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