8 Series [Spyshots] BMW’s 8-Series Gran Coupe Makes Its Spy Debut

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BMW’s Panamera Is Here: 8-Series Gran Coupe Makes Its Spy Debut

These are the first spy shots of the upcoming 8-Series Gran Coupe, which is a longer, four-door version of the recently launched Coupe.


The new member of the expanding 8-Series family was previewed by τηε M8 Gran Coupe concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. As the test car shows, the four-door 8-Series does a pretty good job at retaining the dynamic lines of the Coupe, only now it’s noticeably longer to make room for those extra rear doors.

As for the range-topping M8 Gran Coupe, we expect BMW to use the same oily bits with the current M5, meaning a twin-turbo 600hp V8 pared to a configurable all-wheel drive system. Some reports suggest that the M Division will increase the horsepower figure for the M8 a little, just to give its flagship M model the edge, but that remains to be seen.

BMW is expected to reveal the production version of the 8-Series Gran Coupe in 2019 as a 2020MY.
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[Deleted member 1071]

I will not exclaim a spirited "BRAVO" just yet.

But like the Mercedes-AMG X290, it's sure to grow on me.

 

[hovabongZA]

....and so it begins it’s going to be a winner. They will top the 6GC in looks.

 

[bimmer6]

I've got to say I'm not too impressed with the 8. I've seen the coupe in real life and it has some weird angles to it. I'm hoping that it was just the Barcelona blue, which I don't like at all.
But I was also hoping that the GranCoupe could fix some problems of the coupe, while these first spy shots look rather disappointing.

 

[Star&Car]

Those over sized pipes don't look right on this sedan.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

That looks good, real good. Lots of promise.

 

[nikola1984]

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Granted, the swirly-foil cloaks the flank sculpturing and fine accentuations. Elegant colors and nice, larger dimensioned rims will help provide an attractive, perhaps beautiful, car. However, I recall finding the first prototype photographs of the F06 GC more exciting. Then again, the novelty factor of the F06 certainly had something to do with that as well.

 

[sako97]

....and so it begins it’s going to be a winner. They will top the 6GC in looks.

Ehhh.... as an ex 6GC owner, the jury is still out till we see official production pics and actually see it in person. What I loved about the 6 was it's clean, crisp lines as well as it's low, athletic stance.

I still stop and stare whenever I see a M6 GC.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

^ those last pics of 8er on the truck gave me A7 vibes, for some reason.
To me, the rear, straight on, looks too agressive for a nice, svelte sedoupe, assuming the rear will look like the Coupé.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

^ those last pics of 8er on the truck gave me A7 vibes, for some reason.
To me, the rear, straight on, looks too agressive for a nice, svelte sedoupe, assuming the rear will look like the Coupé.

From the base of the A-pillars back, I find the new A7 gorgeous. Perhaps the best particular segment of design among all of its' competitors. Such a pity that the area from the A-pillar base forwards is so awkward looking, leaving this particular segment the least attractive among all of its´ competitors. Damn shame that.

 

[John Galt]

Well, it still gonna get that rear end and a dated interior...

 

[Grosser]

This to me looks like 6GC successor than Panamera fastback styled competitor.

 

[bialkov]

 

[Mick Briesgau]

From the base of the A-pillars back, I find the new A7 gorgeous. Perhaps the best particular segment of design among all of its' competitors. Such a pity that the area from the A-pillar base forwards is so awkward looking, leaving this particular segment the least attractive among all of its´ competitors. Damn shame that.

Yes, it looks too FWD from the A-pillar to the front. I do think however, it still is a very good looking car. Cut-out-of-one-piece-impression.
I’m curious how the 8er GC is going to look, but as said above, the rear straight on too agressive and I don’t like the trunklid shutline. Didn’t like that on the on the 6er and don’t like it on the 8er.
As a whole, it probably looks fine, the side profile and straight from the front will be nice. I hope BMW prices it moderately. It can be rather expensive, but then it must be loaded as standard. Not that a 840d costs at about € 115.000 and I still have to order for € 35.000 extra’s to make it a decent car.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

This to me looks like 6GC successor than Panamera fastback styled competitor.

Perhaps BMW surprises us and gives the GC a large trunklid, as can be seen on the Panamera.

 

[martinbo]

Well, it still gonna get that rear end and a dated interior...

Not to mention a massive ass-whipping from Cadillack.

 

[John Galt]

Not to mention a massive ass-whipping from Cadillack.

When Caddy produces a 100+k car, it won't have a 60k interior. I bet even the CT5's interior will be more original.

I can't believe they want so much money for this. I'd better go with an E-class. Or AMG gt.

 

[Busty]

When Caddy produces a 100+k car, it won't have a 60k interior.

You're right. For 60k, you can get much more than that.

Back on topic: it looks better than the concept, already. Maybe the massive body will take some weight off the bulky front.

 

[SCOTT27]

Not to mention a massive ass-whipping from Cadillack.

I just spat my bier out but it was totally worth it.