Rumours of a BMW 8 Series coupe revival have now been officially confirmed by the Bavarian car manufacturer, with the first official teaser for a design study before its debut later this month. Days after announcing the discontinuation of the 6 Series Coupe, a large GT silhouette appears, with BMW’s […]
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BMW 8 Series could be topped with ‘M8’ – report
BMW is set to revive the 8 Series nameplate, with word of a flagship ‘M8 reportedly in the works and ready to hit the road by 2020. Autocar reports that when it does arrive, the M8 will be packaged with a new version of BMW’s 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 unit pushing […]
New BMW 8 Series confirmed, prototypes spotted
BMW has been spotted test driving what appears to be a new 8 Series, essentially confirming the long-rumoured revival for the flagship nameplate. A prototype was spotted by various media during testing on public roads recently, and although PD doesn’t have access to any images, the main news is the […]
BMW 7 Series coupe to arrive in 2019, wear 8 Series badge?
As sales of the new G11 BMW 7 Series haven’t fired up as much as the company had hoped, new variants are planned before the end of the decade including a stately two-door to rival Mercedes’s S-Class Coupe. This could be the long-rumoured new 8 Series. Its arch-rival, the Mercedes-Benz […]
New BMW 8 Series edges closer to reality; trademark application found
The iconic 8 Series is set to make a comeback, and now there’s more evidence than ever. BMW was found to have filed a trademark application for a new model line. English publication Auto Express is citing documents lifted from the international regulator of intellectual property that shows BMW’s current […]
BMW confirms new large luxury model & ‘I NEXT’ autonomous car
BMW will soon launch a new luxury model sitting above or alongside the latest 7 Series, the company chairman has confirmed. Speaking at the company’s annual general meeting of BMW AG in Munich, Harald Kruger said BMW will be expanding its product portfolio in all segments. This will include an […]
Future BMW 8 Series renderings show potential
South African freelance designer Giom Mouton has gained attention online with a stunning proposal for an elegant and large coupe, envisaged as a potential future 8 Series. The 3D renderings revive the 8 Series moniker; BMW’s large coupe flagship with popup headlamps built between 1989 and 1999. Using elements of […]
Video: BMW pays tribute to the 8 Series, hints future return?
BMW is celebrating the life of the BMW 8 Series and has released a new video showcase to mark the occasion. Of course, it hints at a possibility of BMW reintroducing a flagship coupe in the not-too-distant future. The 8 Series was built between 1989 and 1999, and was, at […]