The concept car, debuted at the elegant car competition in Italy, was the prototype of the 8 series novelties, which will be presented by three body styles - a two-door coupe, a four-door Gran Coupe and a two-door convertible.
External design of the concept car BMW 8 series
The exterior
of the novelty can be called without exaggeration a real designer masterpiece.
A stylish futuristic appearance harmoniously combines it with the family
traditions of the brand. The prototype was presented to the audience in the
body of a two-door coupe. He received a massive hood, wide "nostrils"
of the radiator grille and compact slots of laser-phosphor headlights.
The
silhouette of the sports coupe is characterized by a sloping roofline, original
relief of doors and elegant 21-inch wheels.
The rear of
the body is decorated with stylish lanterns, a compact luggage compartment lid
and a huge sports bumper.
Registration of the prototype of the BMW 8 Series
In the
interior of the novelty, everything is thought through to the smallest detail.
Everything here is focused on creating the maximum level of comfort for the
driver. The interior of the prototype 8 series can not be called traditional
for the Bavarian auto giant. Rather, on the contrary, it is something
fundamentally new and unusual for the fans of the brand.
Nevertheless,
the design of the dashboard and center console, the shape of the steering
wheel, the front and rear row seats are designed to create maximum comfort and
safety while driving.
The interior
of the car is characterized by the presence of the following parts:
Compact
ergonomic steering wheel with aluminum spokes and gearbox control lobes;
Informative digital instrument panel; Multimedia system with a wide
touchscreen; Convenient compact selector gearbox, washer for driving mode
selection and engine start button; Touch panel for adjusting the climate and
other car systems.
Sports
buckets have upholstery made of high-quality Nappa leather and Alcantara. In
addition, in the cabin there is a mass of parts made of carbon fiber and
polished aluminum.
The level of
equipment for the new BMW 8 Series
The
manufacturer of the car and the number of different trim levels is still a
secret, but we can safely assume that the novelty will be equipped with the
latest technology.
If you draw
an analogy with other novelties of the brand, you can expect in the new 8
series of the availability of the following options:
- Remote
control of the car in the parking;
- Four-zone
climate control;
- Laser
lights;
- Projection
display;
- Night
vision camera;
- Stereo
premium;
- A complex
of security systems, including a system of retention in the band, control of
dead zones, active cruise control, emergency braking function and other
options;
- Panoramic
view camera;
- Heating,
electric drive, massage and ventilation of the first and second row seats;
- Head unit
with touch screen, as well as voice and gesture control.
Technical characteristics of the new 8 series models
Technical
details of new items are also not yet reported. It is known that the novelty
will be based on the platform, which is already used in the new models of 5 and
7 series.
The line of
engines, most likely, will also be borrowed from the soplatform models. It is
assumed that it will be represented by gasoline and diesel engines, and
probably the presence of a hybrid modification. Transmission - 8-band
automatic.
The novelties
will be presented in rear-wheel drive and front-wheel drive.
The start date of sales and the price of the serial BMW 8 Series
The first to
go on sale is the new 8 Series in the body of the two-door coupe. You can
expect to start selling at the beginning of the next 2018. Preliminary, even
the cost of a sports coupe, the novelty can be purchased at a price of about
100 thousand euros.
In 2019, the
market will be a 2-door Convertible 8 series, and the 4-door Gran Coupe is
expected not earlier than 2020.
Thus, BMW plans to make a serious competition for the Mercedes S class coupe and S-Class
Cabriolet.
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