The 8 Series hasn't quite lived up to the heritage left by the legendary E31 and you can immediately see that by the small investment BMW made with the product's Life Cycle Impulse earlier this year. It doesn't make sense to spend big money on a product that doesn't generate sufficient sales volume to warrant the investment. Another relevant and more recent example is the Z4 as the roadster received the mildest of facelifts.
While the soft-top convertible is rumored to bow out in 2025, the 8 Series could live to see a third generation. Our friends at BMWBLOG have it on good authority the model line will survive, but in a simplified form. The coupe and cabrio are believed to be heading toward retirement, with only the Gran Coupe surviving. Interestingly, the most practical body style of the trio is reportedly going to lose its gasoline and diesel engines.
2023 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe
Codenamed G77, the next 8 Series Gran Coupe could come exclusively in electric form. BMW plans to kick off production sometime in 2026 and stick to the rear-wheel-drive-based CLAR platform used by the current ICE-powered model. Despite carrying the figure “8” in its name, the swoopy sedan will serve the role of bridging the gap between next year’s i5 and the already-revealed i7.
Although BMW is working on a dedicated electric platform dubbed "Neue Klasse," sources close to the Munich automaker believe it might be too early to build the 8 Series on the NE architecture. As a refresher, the first models on the all-new hardware are slated to arrive from 2025 with a sedan and an SUV in the 3 Series segment.
The 8er Got A Mild Update This Year:
There will be an overlap of many years for the Neue Klasse and CLAR platform before BMW will eventually drop the latter. Selling an 8 Series only with electric power from 2026 would represent a bold move considering there a lot of people aren't ready to make the switch to EVs yet.High-ranked officials from the company have said repeatedly the ICE's demise shouldn't be rushed since the infrastructure is not ready for the electric onslaught.
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Starting at the top, a bullet point declares the current-generation 8 Series will end production over the 2025 and 2026 calendar years and the second-generation 8 Series cabriolet, Gran Coupe and M8 Gran Coupe will begin production in July 2026, running until June 2033.
Will there be an electric 8 Series? ›
Insiders now suggest that the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe could be the sole model to continue into the next generation. Notably, it is speculated that this version will be exclusively electric, marking the first time the 8 Series Gran Coupe will be offered as an all-electric vehicle.
How much is the BMW 8 Series 2024? ›
The price of the 2024 BMW 8-series starts at $90,395 and goes up to $115,295 depending on the trim and options. We prefer the prodigious power of the all-wheel-drive-only M850i, with its 523-hp twin-turbo V-8.
How much horsepower does the BMW 850i Gran Coupe have? ›
High-powered engines.
The heart of the 8 Series Gran Coupe is its TwinPower Turbo engine – particularly the muscular 523 hp V-8 found in the M850i xDrive model, and the hand-tuned 612 hp engine of the ALPINA B8.
What will replace the BMW 8 series? ›
A new report alleges that the German automaker is poised to revive the 6 Series, which will replace the 8 Series in the portfolio. The same report says BMW will also kill off the XM SUV.
How many miles per gallon does the M8 Gran Coupe get? ›
Is the BMW 8 Series a luxury car? ›
The BMW 8 series coupé combines technical advances with maximum driving dynamics and performance, with the exclusivity of a high-end luxury car.
What is the gas mileage on a BMW 8 Series? ›
BMW 8 Series MPG
| 2022 BMW 8 Series Model | EPA-Estimated City | EPA-Estimated Highway |
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| 840i | 23 MPG1 | 30 MPG1 |
| 840i xDrive | 20 MPG1 | 27 MPG1 |
| M850i xDrive | 17 MPG1 | 25 MPG1 |
| M8 Competition | 15 MPG1 | 21 MPG1 |
Find a New BMW 8 Series Near You
Prices for a new BMW 8 Series currently range from $90,695 to $168,175. Find new BMW 8 Series inventory at a TrueCar Certified Dealership near you by entering your zip code and seeing the best matches in your area.
How much will the BMW 8 Series cost? ›
THE BMW 8 SERIES GRAN COUPÉ.
| Price | From: £81,490.00 |
|---|
| Performance | Up to 390 kW (530 hp) |
| Engine | Petrol |
The V8 and inline-six are here to stay.
BMW's performance division will not follow Mercedes-AMG's strategy of offering downsized engines for its models. Instead, BMW M will keep its current inline-six and V8 motors until it eventually moves to electric powertrains.
How much is the BMW X5 in 2024? ›
2024 BMW X5 xDrive40i: $65,200 MSRP. 2024 BMW X5 xDrive50e: $72,500 MSRP. 2024 BMW X5 M60i: $89,300 MSRP.
How fast is a BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe? ›
BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe:
torque: 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) at 1,800 – 4,600 rpm. Acceleration [0 – 100 km/h (62 mph)]: 3.9 seconds, top speed: 250 km/h (155 mph).
What is the difference between BMW 840i and 850i Gran Coupe? ›
The 840i is powered by a 335-horsepower, 3.0-liter, turbocharged inline-six-cylinder engine and eight-speed automatic transmission with either rear- or all-wheel drive. Then there's the M850i with a far more muscular 523-horsepower, 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V-8 and standard all-wheel drive.
How fast is the BMW Gran Coupe? ›
BMW says this Gran Coupe can sprint to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, or 4.3 seconds if you opt for xDrive all-wheel drive. Regardless of engine, the 4 Series Gran Coupe uses an eight-speed automatic transmission. EPA-estimated fuel economy numbers are still TBD.
Will there be a 2024 M8? ›
The price of the 2024 BMW M8 Gran Coupe starts at $140,795. The M8 Gran Coupe only comes one way, so we'd recommend several options to maximize on both its luxury and performance. We'd select the Comfort Seating package that brings remote start, multiple heated surfaces, and retractable shades for the back seat.
Will there be a 2025 BMW M8? ›
Bring incredible power to life with the precision only BMW M can deliver. The 2025 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe embodies your ultimate driving desires.
How many M8 Gran Coupé were made? ›
We still haven't reached the ceiling yet as there's also a more expensive First Edition capped at just 400 cars for the whole world. Within this limited-run, the very first eight cars are part of an “8-Of-8” series featuring an assortment of tweaks on top of the already special variant.
Which BMW models will be discontinued? ›
As the automotive industry continues to evolve, with a growing emphasis on electrification and efficiency, BMW's decision to discontinue the X4 and focus on new electric models demonstrates the company's commitment to staying ahead of the curve.
