BMW 8 Series (G15)

BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16)
BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16)
	2019 BMW 840d xDrive convertible (G14)
Overview
Also called	Alpina B8
Production	July 2018–present
Model years	2019–present
Assembly	Germany: Dingolfing
Designer	John Buckingham (G14, G15); Jacobo Domínguez (G16)
Body and chassis
Class	Grand tourer (S) (coupé/convertible); Executive car (E) (Gran Coupé);
Body style	2-door convertible (G14); 2-door coupé (G15); 4-door sedan (G16);
Layout	Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive; Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (xDrive);
Powertrain
Engine	Petrol:; 3.0 L B58 TT I6; 4.4 L N63 TT V8; 4.4 L S63 TT V8; Diesel:; 3.0 L B57 TT I6;
Electric motor	8 kW (11 hp) electric boost (Diesel engine)
Transmission	8-speed automatic
Hybrid drivetrain	MHEV (840d)
Dimensions
Wheelbase	G14/G15: 2,822 mm (111.1 in); G16: 3,023 mm (119.0 in);
Length	G14/G15: 4,843 mm (190.7 in); G16: 5,072 mm (199.7 in);
Width	1,902–1,932 mm (74.9–76.1 in)
Height	1,341–1,397 mm (52.8–55.0 in)
Chronology
Predecessor	BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13) (for body style); BMW 8 Series (E31) (for 8-series nameplate); BMW i8 (spiritual);

The second-generation of the BMW 8 Series consists of the BMW G14 (convertible version), BMW G15 (two-door coupe version) grand tourers and BMW G16 (four-door "Gran Coupe" sedan version) executive cars (E). The G14/G15/G16 generation has been in production since 2018, and is often collectively referred to as the G15.

It is the successor to the BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13) range and marks the return of the BMW 8 Series nameplate after nearly two decades, which was previously produced as the E31 until its discontinuation in 1999.^[4]

The G15 is powered by turbocharged six-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder diesel, and V8 petrol engines, all mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. While the initial release of models all included all-wheel drive, a rear-wheel drive version of the base 840i and 840d was later made available for sale.

The M8 models (designated F91/F92/F93) were unveiled in June 2019 and are powered by the twin-turbocharged BMW S63 V8 petrol engine.^[5]

^ "Start of production for new BMW 8 Series Coupé at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing". www.press.bmwgroup.com.
^ Baker, Erin (2017-07-30). "Five minutes with new 8‑Series designer, John Buckingham". www.goodwood.com. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
^ "Patent Images". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 2022-09-02.
^ Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-06-15.
^ "The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible". www.press.bmwgroup.com (Press release). 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

[1] "Start of production for new BMW 8 Series Coupé at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing". www.press.bmwgroup.com.

[2] Baker, Erin (2017-07-30). "Five minutes with new 8‑Series designer, John Buckingham". www.goodwood.com. Retrieved 2022-09-02.

[3] "Patent Images". United States Patent and Trademark Office. Retrieved 2022-09-02.

[4] Trop, Jaclyn. "BMW 8 Series Coupe Returns After A 19-Year Hiatus". Forbes. Retrieved 2018-06-15.

[PressclubM8-5] "The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible". www.press.bmwgroup.com (Press release). 2019-06-05. Retrieved 2024-06-03.

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