2018-present 8 Series OverviewBMW 8 Series Overview (2018 - present)
G14 / G15 / G16
Tech Specs Summary
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- 155 mph
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- 3.2 - 5.3 seconds
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- 315 - 616 BHP
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- 26.2 - 45.6 mpg
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- 1,710 - 2,015 kg
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- 350 L (Convertible)
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- 420 - 440 L (Coupé)
This generation of the BMW 8 Series (G14 / G15 / G16) is produced by the German manufacturer BMW and started production in 2018. It's a front engined car with rear-biased four-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or four-wheel drive and comes as either a convertible or coupé. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 315 BHP 3 L Inline 6 Bi-Turbo diesel engine to a 616 BHP 4.4 L V8 Bi-Turbo petrol engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 8 Series is the BMW M8 Competition Coupe which scores 3.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 616 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 327 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 155 mph and gets to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupé is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 670 miles and can store 440 litres of cargo.