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.
BMW 8 Series
| Pricing | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | CA$122,500 |
| Fees | CA$2,445 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$2,306/month |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4,4 l V8 |
| Power | 523 hp @ 5,500 rpm (390 kW) |
| Torque | 553 lb·ft @ 1,800 – 4,600 rpm (750 N·m) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Fuel type | Premium |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | AWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | |
| Vehicle type | Sedan |
| Category | Full-size luxury sedan, Luxury sport car |
| Assembly | Dingolfing, DE |
| Generation | 2 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | |
| City | 14.1 L/100km |
| Highway | 9.9 L/100km |
| Combined | 12.2 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 557 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 284 g/km |
| Equipment | |
| Sunroof | standard |
| Heated front seats | standard |
| Heated rear seats | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | standard |
| Ventilated front seats | optional |
| Head-up display | standard |
| Surround-view camera | standard |
| Smart key | standard |
| Blindspot detection | standard |
| Forward collision warning | standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | standard |
| Lane departure warning | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | optional |
| Remote engine start | standard |
| GPS | standard |
| Infotainment | |
| Front USB ports | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | standard |
| Sirius XM | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard |
| Wi-Fi hotspot | standard |
| Wireless phone charging | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | |
| Steering | rack and pinion, electrical variable assist |
| Front suspension | independent, double wishbones |
| Rear suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P245/35R20 |
| Rear tires | P275/30R20 |
| Safety | |
| Seat belts | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | |
| Length | 5,087 mm (200″) |
| Width | 1,932 mm (76″) |
| Height | 1,407 mm (55″) |
| Wheelbase | 3,023 mm (119″) |
| Weight | 2,130 kg (4,696 lb) |
| Capacities | |
| Passengers | 5 |
| Trunk | 440 l |
| Fuel tank | 68 l (15 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended |
| Performance | |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.0 s |
| 80-120 km/h | 2.8 s |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) (manufacturer) |
| Braking distance | 34 m |
| Warranty | |
| Base warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 4 years/80,000 km |
| The Car Guide rating | |
| Fuel economy | 5/10 |
| Reliability | 6/10 |
| Safety | 9/10 |
| Infotainment | 7/10 |
| Driving | 9/10 |
| Overall | 8/10 |
| Average | 78%(view ratings) |