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<< Prev Page 2 of 2  The imposing power delivery of the 4.4-litre V8 engine in the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe is accompanied by a character-rich soundtrack further amplified by the M Sport exhaust system. With its maximum output of 390 kW/530 hp and peak torque of 750 Nm (553 lb-ft), the new V8 engine in the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.9 seconds.Thrilling instant response and an unmistakable appetite for revs are the signature character traits of the new six-cylinder in-line petrol engine fitted in the BMW 840i Gran Coupe and BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe models. It produces maximum output of 250 kW/340 hp and torque peaking at 500 Nm (369 lb-ft). The 3.0-litre unit with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology weighs in at around six kilograms less than the engine it replaces and makes its mark with noticeably enhanced elasticity throughout the rev range. These are both key factors in the cars' agile, fleet-footed handling. The new BMW 840i Gran Coupe powers from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.2 seconds, the new BMW 840i xDrive Gran Coupe in 4.9 seconds. The unprecedented presence of a diesel engine in this segment makes it possible to combine sporting qualities with outstanding long-distance capability. The 3.0-litre straight-six diesel unit gracing the new BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe comes with all the right tools for the job. Maximum output of 235 kW/320 hp and peak torque of 680 Nm (501 lb-ft) create an engine equally as adept when cruising effortlessly at low revs and putting in a powerful burst of speed. The BMW 840d xDrive Gran Coupe races from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5.1 seconds. All of the engines available for the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe meet the Euro 6d-TEMP standard. They link up with an eight-speed Steptronic Sport transmission, which comes with shift paddles on the steering wheel as standard so the driver can also change gears manually. The latest generation of BMW xDrive intelligent all-wheel drive ensures that drive power is channelled onto the road with supreme dynamism and assurance. The system's rear-wheel-biased setup provides exceptional agility and precision in dynamic handling situations. The BMW 840i Gran Coupe sees the power generated by its six-cylinder in-line petrol engine sent to the rear wheels alone. The BMW 840i Gran Coupe's standard M Sport differential with active locking function at the rear axle adds an extra layer to the sense of BMW driving pleasure in its classical form. The M Sport differential is also part of specification on the BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe. The exceptional agility, precision and performance of the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe's chassis are the product of the design principles underpinning it and a setup optimised using the racing expertise of BMW M GmbH. The Gran Coupe's wheelbase is 201 millimetres longer than its Coupe sibling's. This enhances ride comfort by enabling the chassis tuning to be modified without compromising its sporting instincts. All the standard and optional suspension systems - along with the basic chassis components - have been tuned precisely to the fundamental characteristics of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe defined by its dimensions and weight distribution. This has enabled the extraordinary performance qualities of the BMW 8 Series Coupe to be passed on to its four-door sibling. Standard specification includes Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. Finely metered spring and damping responses ensure the driver is supplied with only relevant information about the road surface. The Integral Active Steering fitted as standard in the allwheel-drive model variants and as an option for the new BMW 840i Gran Coupe makes even lighter work of manoeuvring, increases agility at moderate speeds and allows drivers to negotiate lane changes and high-speed corners with still greater poise and assurance. The active roll stabilisation feature included in the optional Adaptive M suspension Professional initiates particularly fast and precise body roll compensation when the driver explores the car's dynamic potential. Its electric swivel motors also counteract disruptive forces resulting from road surface imperfections on one side of the car, increasing straightline comfort. The braking systems available for the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe stand out with their immense stopping power, high thermal stability, fast responses and excellent feel. All versions combine four-piston, fixed-calliper brakes at the front and single-piston, floating-calliper brakes at the rear. Standard equipment for the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe includes powerful M Sport brakes, which are also part of the M Technic Sport Package available for the other model variants. Setting the seal on the performance-focused chassis technology in the new BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe are 20-inch M light-alloy wheels, which are shod with high-performance tyres (front: 245/35 R20, rear: 275/30 R20) purpose-developed for the BMW 8 Series. The other models in the 8 Series Gran Coupe range also leave the factory on mixed-size tyres, with standard equipment including 18-inch light-alloy wheels. An array of cutting-edge driver assistance systems take the comfort and safety of the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe to another level. Standard specification includes the Head-Up Display, the Driving Assistant, Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Change Warning, Speed Limit Info, rear crossing traffic warning and rear collision warning. Among the systems on the options list are Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Driving Assistant Professional (which also brings steering and lane control assistant, among other tech), and the BMW Night Vision system. Among the features of the likewise standard Parking Assistant are the rear-view camera and the reversing assistant. The new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe comes as standard with BMW Live Cockpit Professional. It comprises a navigation and multimedia system, plus a fully digital, high-resolution instrument cluster behind the steering wheel with a screen diagonal of 12.3 inches and a Control Display measuring 10.25 inches across. The new BMW Operating System 7.0 stands out with modern, digital functions geared precisely to the needs of the driver. For intuitive operation, the driver can choose from the Control Display's touchscreen functionality, the iDrive Controller, the steering wheel buttons, voice control and gesture control. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant has a key role to play in the operating system. The digital companion can be activated with the spoken prompt "Hey BMW" and helps the driver to use vehicle functions. What is more, he will keep acquiring new skills all the time thanks to updates transmitted seamlessly by Remote Software Upgrade. The BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant can also be used to select the three Experience Modes for the interior. These can be activated for as long as desired and adapt the functions of the interior lights, climate control system, degree of shade, seat heating / seat ventilation and music (depending on vehicle specification) perfectly to the driver's needs. << Prev Page 2 of 2 |
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