Recently, information about BMW's intention to revive
the serial production of the 8-Series coupe has become available. According to
preliminary data, this will happen next year. As it became known, the general
public car will be presented at the spring motor show in Geneva, and its
assembly will be adjusted at the German plant in Dingolfing.
As the auto experts say, the updated coupe is designed
to become a competitor for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and the Bentley
Continental GT. Also planned is the release of a convertible and a four-door
modification of the GranCoupe. Their assembly is scheduled to begin in 2019.
Speaking of the exterior of the BMW 8-Series, it will
be based on the concept presented to the public in May at the elegance contest
Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este in Italy. Distinctive features of the novelty
will be a longer hood and enlarged wheel arches. In addition, the car will
receive aggressive bumpers, a massive radiator grille, a sports exhaust system,
as well as a spoiler and gold-plated brake calipers.
On the technical characteristics of new items while no
information. However, according to insiders, in the basic configuration of the
BMW 8-Series will be equipped with a diesel V6. Experts also forecast the
appearance of a 3.0-liter gasoline engine with a turbocharger and a 6.6-liter
V12. In addition, customers will be offered a hybrid car modification.
Recall, the original coupe BMW 8-Series was produced
from 1989 to 1999.
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