First introduced in 1989 with the code name E31, the BMW 8 Series was shaped as a flagship sports coupe with two distinctive doors combined with extremely impressive performance at the time. BMW 8 Series had a strong innovation in 2018 when introducing a completely new upgraded version from both appearance, engine performance and adding many advanced technologies.
The BMW 840i Gran Coupe is one of three new versions of the 8 Series along with the Coupe and Convertible versions. By 2019, the BMW 8 Series was voted as the most beautifully designed car of the year at the Golden Steering Wheel, one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive industry in Europe.
The new design language on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe emphasizes sportiness with its embossed exterior surface and sharp lines running along the body. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is 201 mm longer than the Coupe version.
The grille on the car is newly designed with a monolithic aluminum rim surrounding, along with it is equipped with advanced BMW Laserlight headlights for a lighting range of up to 600m. The body of the new BMW 8 Series makes an impression with the air vents located at the front wheel arches and the flexible roof line that connects seamlessly with the rear of the car.
The car door is equipped with a stylish rimless glass door. Along with that, the horizontal stylized L-shaped LED taillights also contribute to the superficial appearance of the rear. The new BMW 8 Series is equipped with 18-inch 5-spoke alloy wheels combined with run-flat safety tires.
The roof of the BMW Individual is covered with Alcantara in Anthracite black. The space in the car is more impressive with the interior lighting system (Ambient Light) and the aroma system (Ambient Air) that can change depending on the owner's mood. Another luxurious highlight on the new BMW 8 Series is the iDrive knob and the gear lever of the car is plated with extremely delicate swarovski crystals.
The M-Sport interior package on the new BMW 8 Series helps to increase the sportiness of the car, including equipment such as M steering wheel, M belts and M Sport door sill covers. In addition, the panoramic sunroof contributes to increasing the aesthetics of the interior space. The luggage compartment of the 8 Series has a volume of 440 liters and can be expanded by folding the rear seats flat in a ratio of 40: 20: 40 to accommodate many necessary items.
The BMW Live Cockpit Professional system on the new BMW 8 Series includes a 12.3-inch high-resolution digital instrument panel and a 10.25-inch central touchscreen. Using the operating system BMW 7.0. Other standard equipment includes iDrive Touch control knob, navigation system, two USB ports for data transfer, support for wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
The entertainment space of the new BMW 8 Series comes alive with Bowers & Wilkins sound system, 16 speakers, 1400 watts of power, 10-channel amplifier for surround sound effects with clear sound quality enough to please the most finicky ears.
The 840i Gran Coupe version owns the famous B58, 3.0 liter, 6-cylinder engine in line for a maximum capacity of 340 horsepower at 5,500 and 6,250 rpm, and maximum torque of 500 Nm. at the rpm range of 1,700 to 4,000 rpm. The new BMW 8 Series is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in just 5.4 seconds.
M sport suspension is featured on the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. M Sport rear differential and shock absorbers are also integrated to help the car operate smoothly and flexibly in all driving modes. M Sport high-performance brakes are standard equipment combined with an 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission for quick and accurate gearshifts.
A range of advanced driver assistance technologies are standard equipment on the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe. Parking assistance system Parking Assistant Plus integrated with 360o camera on 8 Series can automatically select and put the car into perpendicular or parallel parking positions.
To further increase vehicle safety, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is equipped with an Active Protection system that recognizes and warns of dangerous collision situations. In addition, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is also equipped with other top-class comfort features such as the Comfort Access system including automatic trunk opening and closing with kicking the rear bumper, electric trunk opening and key. BMW Display Key smart lock.
