BMW 8 Series
Forget about electrification, even mild hybrid technology. The 8 Series coupe and convertible rely on gas-only powertrains. The turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 generates 523 horsepower in M850i xDrive trim, 617 horsepower in M8 Competition trim and 612 horsepower in the Alpina-tuned B8 Gran Coupe. All models feature an eight-speed automatic transmission and all-wheel drive as standard. With sharp handling enhanced by four-wheel steering, there’s always fun to be had behind the wheel.
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2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: Iron Fist in a Velvet Glove
2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: Iron Fist in a Velvet GloveGermany’s Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH, better known simply as Alpina, is a master at designing and building more advanced and sportier versions of BMW vehicles. With the new B8 Gran Coupe, which is based on the BMW M850i Gran Coupe , the renowned German company offers a more comfortable and …
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2019 BMW M850i Cabriolet: Expensive Bargain
2019 BMW M850i Cabriolet: Expensive BargainAs if the BMW 6 Series wasn’t prestigious enough, the German brand replaced it with the recently introduced 8 Series, available in coupe, convertible and—very soon—four-door Gran Coupé body styles. Leapfrogging the BMW 7 Series sedan, it means the 8 Series is now the flagship model line and must be …
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2019 BMW 8 Series Cabriolet: 8th Heaven
2019 BMW 8 Series Cabriolet: 8th HeavenFARO, Portugal— First came the 8 Series Coupe, now the 8 Series Cabriolet. Inevitably, these models will be followed by an 8 Series Gran Coupé and the almighty M8. As you can see, BMW is taking advantage of every opportunity to express its new vision of luxury. Codenamed G14, the …
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2019 BMW M850i xDrive: Master of its Art
2019 BMW M850i xDrive: Master of its ArtBy the end of the 1980s, BMW started winding down production of its grand sport coupe—the 6 Series—to make way for something even more opulent: the 8 Series. With a much more modern look than its predecessor, this beast incorporated advanced technologies and mechanicals that weren’t typical at BMW. The …
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Several BMW Models Recalled Over Engine Starter Issues, Fire Risk
Several BMW Models Recalled Over Engine Starter Issues, Fire RiskBMW is recalling many different models that are now 4-5 years old due to issues with the engine starter. The number of units being recalled exceeds 105,000 in the U.S. and amounts to 11,802 in Canada. The affected models include the 2019-2020 BMW X5 and X7 , 2020 3 Series …
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BMW Might Build This Unique, Z8-Inspired Convertible Concept
BMW Might Build This Unique, Z8-Inspired Convertible ConceptOne of the stars on display at the prestigious Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este that took place this past weekend on the shores of Lake Como in Italy was a magnificent, targa-style convertible concept from BMW called Skytop. The company’s head of design, Adrian van Hooydonk, described it as a truly …
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2023 BMW 8 Series Gets Mid-Cycle Update, No Performance Upgrades
2023 BMW 8 Series Gets Mid-Cycle Update, No Performance UpgradesWhile rumour has it that BMW is thinking about merging the 4 Series and 8 Series models into a single lineup sometime around 2026, possibly marking the return of the 6 Series nameplate, the German automaker is giving its top-line car a series of tweaks and updates for the 2023 …
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2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: Meet Germany’s Everest
2022 BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: Meet Germany’s EverestAfter the BMW 7 Series in 2019 and the X7 in 2020, Alpina is now introducing its own mind-blowing variant of the M8 Gran Coupe , once again raising the bar of performance and styling set by the Bavarian automaker. Naturally, the twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 is… less powerful? Yep, output …
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This is the New 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
This is the New 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran CoupeThe BMW 8 Series lineup is now complete with the launch of the 2020 8 Series Gran Coupe. Following the Coupe , Cabriolet and M8 variants, this four-door grand tourer will be available exclusively in all-wheel drive M850i xDrive version when it goes on sale in Canada in September. Unique …
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2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Cabriolet Debut in Production Form
2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Cabriolet Debut in Production FormThe BMW 8 Series lineup expands with the introduction of the new BMW M8 Coupe and Cabriolet, available in standard and Competition variants. This comes almost two years after the M8 GTE race car made its debut in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship, winning the prestigious 24 Hours of …
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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe to be Revealed in Late June
BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe to be Revealed in Late JuneBMW’s effort to redefine premium luxury with a new generation of full-size vehicles is set to continue with the third member of the 8 Series lineup. At an event called #NextGen in Munich (June 25-27), the German automaker will host the world premiere of the all-new 2020 BMW 8 Series …
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After a 20-year Hiatus, the BMW 8 Series is Back
After a 20-year Hiatus, the BMW 8 Series is BackAmong the biggest new-vehicle introductions at the Montreal Auto Show , we find the Canadian premiere of the BMW 8 Series Convertible. This model hasn’t been in the company’s lineup since 1999! Offered as a coupe or as a convertible, the 2019 BMW 8 Series will replace the equivalent variants …
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Motoring TV 2000 Episode 12
Motoring TV 2000 Episode 12Ford's Sport Trac born from Explorer 2000 BMW X5 2000 Mazda MPV ES don't use alternator to recharge battery Steve Shelski, the man behind MotoringTV's music why 40% of car crashes involve a single vehicle.
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The 2018 BMW M5 - Editors Take
The 2018 BMW M5 - Editors TakeMany consider the BMW M5 to be the king of Sport Sedans. BMW has broken with it's formula to bring us a different kind of monster. It's an improvement over the previous generation but can the latest iteration live up to the legend? Our Senior Editor takes seeks answers and …