2023 BMW 8 Series goes official with illuminating grille
What's the story
BMW has refreshed its 8 Series Coupe, Cabriolet, and Gran Coupe models with some interior as well as exterior upgrades. The facelifted 8 Series flaunts a 12.3-inch Live Cockpit Professional display and a new illuminating grille that activates when the vehicle is unlocked or the door is open. Additionally, the refreshed M850i xDrive models get the classic BMW Motorsport logo.
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Why does this story matter?
BMW had first unveiled its 8 Series in 2018 and the German automaker has now refreshed its models with some cosmetic tweaks. Although mild, the changes are eye-catching with the new light-up grille and a bigger digital console. To celebrate 50 years of the BMW M brand, the company has added the classic logo on the M850i xDrive models.
Exteriors
The M850i xDrive boasts M exterior mirrors
The BMW 8 Series (facelift) flaunts a new illuminating grille with redesigned U-shaped vertical bars. The M850i xDrive model gets M exterior mirrors and the classic BMW M Motorsport logo on the trunk, hood, and wheels hub. The coupe also gets Shadowline headlights with dark inserts, black calipers, and a black kidney grille. The 8 Series is offered in five new colors.
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The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission
The 2023 BMW 8 Series is powered by a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo, V8 motor mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission and an M xDrive all-wheel-drive system. The mill churns out a maximum power of 617hp and a peak torque of 749Nm.
Interiors
The 8 Series gets 12.3-inch Live Cockpit Professional display
BMW has not made many interior changes to the latest 8 Series models. However, the one significant change is that the 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster has been replaced with a larger 12.3-inch Live Cockpit Professional display. Other features include a 4-seater cabin with ventilated seats, leather upholstery, and a multi-functional steering wheel. For safety, there are multiple airbags, anti-lock braking system, and parking cameras.
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How much does it cost?
In the US, the 2023 BMW 8 Series will carry the same starting price-tag as the 2022 model, i.e., the 2023 Coupe and Gran Coupe will start at $85,000 (around Rs. 63.5 lakh) whereas the Convertible will start at $94,400 (roughly Rs. 70.52 lakh).