The Bavarian automaker brought back the 8-Series in 2018 following nearly two decades of its absence from the market. Now, the whole lineup gets its first planned mid-generational update.
Starting with this model year, the Coupe, Gran Coupe and Convertible all come equipped with the preinstalled M Package featuring black aero parts and wheels. They also sport a new radiator grille called the BMW Iconic Glow, which lights up briefly when a door is opened or the engine stops. Laser LED headlights are also available for the first time now, albeit as a paid option.
The M Package introduces the 8-Series to BMW M brakes with blue calipers, a leather steering wheel with buttons and paddle shifters, sport seats with enhanced waist and lateral supports, and stainless-steel pedal pads. The default cabin trim is natural leather, but you could opt for a higher trim level and get Alcantara inserts. Both the gauge cluster and the middle display span 12.3 inches across (the latter measured only 10.25 inches prior to the facelift).
After the 8-Series debuted in 2018, it has gone through multiple engine range revisions. The latest change in the assortment of available drivetrains was not long ago, and the facelift did not change anything.
Buyers can still get a standard 4.4L V8 with 530 PS (523 hp / 390 kW), opt for a six-pot turbo diesel hybrid rated at 340 PS (335 hp / 250 kW), or go for a petrol inline-six with 333 PS (328 hp / 245 kW). The M8 Competition packs a V8 rated at 625 PS (616 hp / 460 kW). The transmission is eight-speed automatic in all cases, and the drive can be on the rear axle or both.