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BMW 8 Series G15

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BMW 8 Series G15 is a large coupe in production from 2018. It is available with a range of inline-6 and V8 engines that displaced 3.0 to 4.4 liters.

Compared to the original 8 Series, the G15 is but a rebadged 6 Series successor. It lacks elegance and the V12 found in the E31. The amount of plastics found in it also does not bode well for its long-term reliability and collectibility.

BMW has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the BMW 8 Series G15 comes with double-wishbone at the front and multi-link at the rear.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 87%

Pros

Rather good styling
Down to great 3.7s 0-100kph time
Good performance-to-consumption ratio
Good 0.28 drag coefficient

Cons

Looks too much like a Mustang
Reliability concerns
AWD

What external reviewers found

External score 78%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Gorgeous interior
Comfortable ride
Decent standard equipment

Cons

Lack of practicality
Not as agile as some rivals
No Android Auto compatibility
Lack of hybrid tech
No adaptive damping or active anti-roll

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Specifications

Variants shown:

840d Euro6d xDrive

840d xDrive

840i

840i Euro6d

840i Euro6d xDrive

840i xDrive

M850i Euro6d xDrive

M850i xDrive

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

The M850i's performance margin is something only a few owners will ever use. The calmer 3.0-litre, 316bhp 840d can still lay down a 4.9sec 0-62mph time. At 4.8 metres long, the 840d takes up as much road as a big saloon.

Pros

Powerful diesel engine
Comfortable to drive
Decent standard equipment

Cons

No adaptive damping or active anti-roll

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 83% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The BMW 8 Series is offered as a two-door Coupe, a four-door Gran Coupe version with an extended wheelbase and a Convertible. There are three available versions of each body style: the 840i sDrive with 335bhp, the 316bhp diesel 840d xDrive and the M850i xDrive, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo engine offering well in excess of 500bhp. For those wanting to crank up the performance there are 616bhp M Competition models. All 8 Series get an eight-speed automatic gearbox and all bar the840i feature xDrive four-wheel drive.

Pros

Sleek looks
Powerful engines
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of hybrid tech

carwow^[3]

Reviewer score 89% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from carwow have found:

The BMW 8 Series is a sumptuous grand tourer with a luxurious interior, four seats and a surprising turn of speed. Go for a range-topping M850i model, and this BMW has the pace to take on the likes of the V8 Aston Martin DB11, the Bentley Continental GT and the Lexus LC. There's ample space in the front for very tall drivers to stretch out and you even get a pair of back seats as standard.

Pros

Terrific infotainment system
Comfortable to drive

Cons

Lack of practicality
Raucous V8

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References

^ BMW 8 Series 840d 2018 review. [autocar].
^ BMW 8 Series review. [autoexpress].
^ BMW 8 Series Review. [carwow].

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autocar^[1]

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