8 Series Gran Coupe 2022 NEW

DESIGN

The 8 Gran Coupe is quite a looker – some might even prefer it to the Coupé. The extra 201mm in the wheelbase and 231mm in total length gives an elegant sweep to the low, sculpted lines while retaining a coupé-like profile. From the front there’s the same aggressive stance, big double-kidney grille and slim Icon Adaptive LED headlights (BMW Laser lights optional) as the other 8 Series but the windscreen is less steeply raked, headroom is more generous, and the track is wider too. The stunning glass roof flows into the frameless rear window for a sense of space and light within the spacious interior, while the seats are M Sport designs in extended Merino leather. Despite all this extra space and luxury, the four-door Gran Coupé is only 70kg heavier than the Coupé (BMW claims it’s stiffer too).
8 Series Gran Coupe 2022 NEW

PERFORMANCE

Mirroring the 8 Series Coupé and Convertible range, the 8 Series Gran Coupé comes with a choice of three powertrains. The rear-drive petrol straight-six 840i boasts 336bhp for a 0-62mph time of 5.2secs. Next up is the diesel 840d xDrive, a six-cylinder turbodiesel that develops 316bhp; 0-62mph takes just 4.9 seconds. Performance flagship 850i xDrive is powered by a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 that develops 523bhp and hits the 0-62mph benchmark in a mere 3.7 seconds. BMW’s xDrive all-wheel drive system sends the engine’s power to the rears under normal driving conditions to help with efficiency; only when the car detects slip is some power diverted to the front for extra grip. BMW’s Integral Active Steering (rear-wheel steering) is standard with xDrive, too.
8 Series Gran Coupe 2022 NEW

TECHNOLOGY

As with other 8 Series models, the Gran Coupé comes as standard with BMW Live Cockpit Professional, which offers high levels of connectivity. Instrumentation and infotainment comprise a high-resolution 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a second 10.25-inch Control Display for secondary information, entertainment and controls. Other features include an adaptive nav system, a 20GB hard-drive-based multimedia system with two USB ports, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi interfaces. Options include a choice of Comfort and Technology packs as well as a Bowers and Wilkins immersive audio system.
8 Series Gran Coupe 2022 NEW

SAFETY

The 8 Series’ driver assistance systems combine camera images with data gathered by ultrasonic and radar sensors to monitor the vehicle’s surroundings, warn of potential hazards and minimise the risk of an accident. The Cruise Control system has a braking function as well as Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking, which also alerts the driver when a cyclist is detected. Another standard feature, BMW Head-Up Display, projects information onto the windscreen in the form of graphics so the driver’s focus can stay on the road ahead. For safer night driving, the optional Laser light with variable road illumination and Selective Beam has a high beam range of around 600 metres.