After years of hefty, lumpy-looking folding hard-tops on Z4s and 4 Series Convertibles, the 8 Series (like the latest Z4 and the next drop-top 4, incidentally) opts for a canvas roof. Rear seats are more cramped in the 2-door versions, and headroom is in short supply across the board. The 8 Series Convertible's most attractive feature is its compact soft top. As the 840i and Gran Coupe are new this year, our analysts haven’t predicted their residual value yet. If you’ve got the funds, the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet has some very impressive specs going for it. At these prices, the M850i xDrive costs slightly less than the base models of the larger Mercedes-Bens S-Class coupe and cabriolet, but still more than the Lexus LC and Mercedes-AMG CLS 53 Coupe.Before buying your new luxury coupe or convertible, check the KBB.com Fair Purchase Price to see what others are paying in your area. Individual options include glass interior controls, a carbon-fiber roof for the coupe, night-vision system, and a terrific-sounding Bowers & Wilkins audio system.The 840i and 840i xDrive coupe, convertible and Gran Coupe are all powered by a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-6 cylinder good for a respectable 335 horsepower and 368 lb-ft of torque.The M850i xDrive models use BMW’s 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that puts up even bigger numbers: 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque. More Porsche 911 rival than cruiser, according to the company that created it.You’ve got to wonder if BMW is immediately getting off on the wrong foot there. If ever two vehicles were hard to fault, it would be this pair. Meanwhile, the chassis uses the same ‘carbon core’ blend of carbon fibre, steel and aluminium. If traffic comes to a crawl or even a stop, the 8 Series will follow suit, then resume acceleration as the traffic begins to move again. BMW 8 Series loses roof but not refinement The Gran Coupe rides on a 119-inch wheelbase vs. the coupe’s 111 inches, and is nine inches longer overall. Customize a BMW 8 Series Convertible down to the details. Insisting that it’s a sports car, because it’s fast and very stiff, might not do it any favours…Proudly, BMW puffs outs its chest and declares that thanks to warm-welded pipe in the windscreen pillars and a torsion ring donut (mmm, donut) in the rear bulkhead, the new 8 Series drop-top is only two per cent less stiff than the coupe. As the latter part of their names suggest, these versions get BMW’s all-wheel drive system.Those wanting the highest-performing convertible can seek the M8 Competition. The automatic high beams activate when more light is needed, but will dim when sensing another vehicle either directly ahead or approaching from the opposite direction.This optional feature maintains a safe distance between the 8 Series and the vehicles directly ahead. Interior quality is highly impressive. Next up is the 840i coupe that starts just under $88,000, followed by the 840i convertible at $97,400.
2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible Competition Mercedes-AMG S 63 Cabriolet. Alternatively, you can call the branch on 01539 232325 It’s a sports car, honest. The 2020 BMW 840i Convertible excels as a comfortable, stylish cruiser, rather than as some ragged-edge sports car.
The 8 Series is effectively a slightly more upmarket replacement for the old 6 Series. It offers more performance than the 840i models, but it is not the same thing as the M8. 8 Apr 2020. The 8 Series features BMW’s latest iDrive 7.0 infotainment, capable of over-the-air software updates and the ability to be controlled by voice, gesture and finger-trac… Insisting that it’s a sports car, because it’s fast and very stiff, might not do it any favours…Proudly, BMW puffs outs its chest and declares that thanks to warm-welded pipe in the windscreen pillars and a torsion ring donut (mmm, donut) in the rear bulkhead, the new 8 Series drop-top is only two per cent less stiff than the coupe. It's super fast and still comfortable to drive.
Those who don’t care about rear-seat requirements can find similar performance in a slightly smaller and less expensive alternative such as the Audi RS 5, Lexus RC F or Mercedes-AMG E 53.The new BMW 8 Series has a formidable blend of power and suppleness, with a priority on the former. The absence of any hybrid electrification is less of an issue in this car than in the Coupe, but would doubtless be a welcome addition for those in the city.The BMW Live Professional Cockpit comes as standard in the soft-top 8 Series, which includes a digital dashboard along with a 10.25-inch touchscreen for its BMW 8 Series Convertible touchscreen media system with BMW Live Professional Multimedia as standard, and other features include Of course, the optional extras list is going to be extensive, with a number of packs on offer and BMW Individual on hand to further personalise your car if required.It’s not all about straight-line speed - BMW’s engineers have also thrown in a decent amount of standard equipment to make the 8 Series handle well.On all models bar the 840i, adaptive suspension is standard along with rear-wheel steering (that helps reduce the turning circle at low speeds and stability when going quicker), and active anti-roll stabilisation that counteracts bodyroll in corners for a flatter posture.This can all be tweaked (along with engine and gearbox responses, and the weighting and speed of the steering) using BMW’s drive modes, which include Sport, Sport+, Eco Pro and Comfort.The Convertible’s fabric roof can be raised and lowered in 15 seconds at speeds up to 31mph, and can be ordered in a range of colours to contrast with the paintwork on the main body of the car.Although the side profile is similar to its Coupe sibling, the hardtop offers a larger boot capacity than the Convertible’s 350 litres.
That’s what they insist the new 8 Series Convertible is. It’s a big, rather luxurious schlepping barge of a car, with its engine in the front. The BMW 840i xDrive and M850i xDrive are the all-wheel-drive versions of the 8 Series and are available in convertible form. That’s with the roof closed too, that figure will drop further when the top is down.It's worth noting that the compartment that stores the roof can be lifted with it stowed away and the load-through facility in the back seats can still be used. Can the 8 Series Convertible justify such lofty pricing? Despite the evidence to the contrary (the size, the weight, the back seats and so on) this is supposed to blur the lines between GT and sports car. The profits we make from it go back to BBC programme-makers to help fund great new BBC programmes. It’s a sports car, honest. The Comfort Seating Package ($1,900) adds ventilation to the front seats and heat to the front-seat armrests and steering wheel. You can also have a straight-six diesel, but since we’ve not tested the 840d yet, for now we’ll concentrate on the M850i xDrive.
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