We'd already suspected we'd see the production version of
the BMW 8-Series make its formal debut at the 2018 Geneva motor show, but a new
rumor suggests we may see another 8-Series variant in concept form as
well.
BMW Blog reported on Thursday that Geneva will play host
to the debut of the M8 Gran Coupe concept. We do expect to see some sort of M
concept in Geneva, but it could very well be the regular M8 coupe. So far, we
know BMW plans for an 8-Series coupe, an 8-Series convertible,
and an M8. Other variants are far from
confirmed just yet.
The report said BMW will use the M8 Gran Coupe as a design
study, meaning technical details will be limited. However, it's quite likely
the M5's 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 engine will lurk under the hood. The story
also alleged the M8 Gran Coupe will feature a new ZF 8-speed automatic
transmission, and 0-62 mph should happen in around 3.0 seconds.
This isn't the first time we've heard about a Gran Coupe
model, either. Last year, BMW Blog also reported a regular 8-Series
Gran Coupe was scheduled
for launch in late 2019. Production of the 8-Series will likely begin later
this year ahead of a 2019 launch as a 2020 model vehicle. The most specific
intel pegged an 8-Series Gran Coupe for a debut in the third quarter of
2019.
BMW is said to be keeping the M8 Gran Coupe concept a
surprise and will not provide details online ahead of time. If it's true, we'll
have the answer in just a couple weeks. The Geneva motor show opens on March 6.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1115423_bmw-m8-gran-coupe-concept-rumored-for-geneva-debut
by Sean Szymkowski
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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