If you've already banished the thoughts that BMW ever made the 6 Series Coupe from memory, we won't blame you. However, it is now time to refresh that because the Bavarian carmaker is coming up with a new coupe. Yes, BMW has confirmed that the 8 Series coupe will be unveiled in a couple of weeks and will be launched in 2018.
To give us an idea about what it will look like, BMW has released a teaser image as well. As you’d expect, it is a low-slung, two-door coupe with a long hood and wide haunches. A design concept, which will reveal more details about the coupe, will be showcased at the 2017 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este on May 26. The Munich-based auto giant confirmed that the coupe will be launched in 2018.
Harald Krüger, chairman of the board of management, BMW AG
At the annual general meeting, Harald Krüger, chairman of the board of management, BMW AG said, “The BMW 8 Series Coupe will build on our tradition of luxurious sports coupes and add a genuine dream car to our lineup – a slice of pure automotive fascination. The 8 Series Coupe will underpin our claim to leadership in the luxury segment. I can tell you today that this will be a true luxury sports coupe.”
Once in production, the BMW 8 Series Coupe could share its engine options with the 7 Series saloon, albeit tuned differently. We can’t rule out possibilities of an M Sport or M Performance variant as well. Whatever may be the end product, it certainly sounds very exciting. When launched, BMW’s flagship coupe will lock horns with the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe and the Lexus LC 500.
Source; CarDekho.com
