Luxury cars are known for their plush comfort, whereas sports cars are known for their powerful performance. Grand-touring vehicles, which fall somewhere in the middle, strive to give the best blend of both, just like the BMW 8 Series. The sporty grand-touring coupes from the BMW 8 Series effectively blend the best aspects of both worlds for you. With its smooth and quiet riding, refined powertrains, and comfortable cabin, the 8 Series offers next level luxury experience.

BMW and its history
One can trace BMW’s history back to Gustav Auto and Karl Rapp. The brand originated in 1916 as Bayerische Motoren Werke and began producing motorcycles in the 1920s. However, the brand entered the automobile industry in 1928. After the end of the war, beginning in the year 1952, the company started building the BMW 501 – the first post-war car introduced by BMW. Even though the model was not a commercial success, it did restore BMW’s status as a high-quality car manufacturer.

All about the BMW 8 Series
The BMW 8 Series offers its customers three different body styles. Moreover, the line also has 4 levels of performance; hence one may find the models 840i,850i xDrive, and M8 Competition as a part of the coupe and convertible lineup. Furthermore, the Gran Coupe adds Alpina B8 to the list.

Engine and performance
Most 840i models are rear-wheel drives powered by a 3.0 liter turbocharged inline 6 engine. So, these cars may offer up to 335 horsepower and 368 pound-feet of torque. Furthermore, the vehicle boasts a standard eight-speed automatic transmission. So, the driver may be able to accelerate from 0-60 in 5 seconds. On the other hand, the V8 engine-powered M8 Competition, M850i, and Alpina B8 models employ a 4.4-liter engine and are all-wheel drive. These models do not compromise on power either, the M850i offers a whopping 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, and the M8 Competition provides 617 horsepower. Moreover, the Alpina B8 provides the riders with 612 horsepower and 590 lb-ft of torque. In addition to the above, Coupe and Gran Coupe from the BMW 8 Series lineup can go from 0-60 mph in 3 seconds.

Fuel economy
In most cases, all three models in the 840i are great in performance and efficiency. Both, all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive options provide the consumer with 21 miles per gallon in the city, 29 miles per gallon on the highway, and 24 miles per gallon combined.

Safety and driver assistance features
BMW is a brand known for its finest cars with top-notch safety features. The 8 Series also comes with certain safety and driver assistance features like standard forward collision warning, blindspot monitoring, lane-keep assist, surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go technology, and many more.

Comfort and cargo space
All the BMW 8 Series cars are equipped with good quality accommodations. These include incredibly comfortable and soft leather seats that can be heated or cooled according to one’s preferences. Moreover, the BMW 8 series cars also offer standard steering wheel heating for cold days. Furthermore, the driver and the front passengers have ample head, shoulder, and legroom to stretch out whenever they want. The BMW 8 series cars also possess the right amount of cargo space in their traditional fixed trunk. This offers the driver and passengers 15.5 cubic feet to keep all their belongings.

Infotainment
The BMW 8 series boasts a 12.3-inch touchscreen behind the steering wheel. It can be operated by touch or controls on the center console. Furthermore, it is reconfigurable and can be simplified according to the driver’s preference.

Further, the base price of the BMW 8 Series cars is fixed at $87,500, and one may have to pay an additional cost to ensure a high-quality driver assistance package.