There’s A BMW 8 Series Special Edition Coming This Year

Relatively than letting it linger till its inevitable demise, BMW is pampering the 8 Sequence with a particular model. M boss Frank van Meel broke the information on the Goodwood Pageant of Pace in an interview with our German colleagues at Bimmer Right now. The mayor of M City stated it’s coming later this 12 months and will probably be a limited-run version primarily based on the M850i.

We’ll have to attend and see which physique type it’ll be primarily based on, because the M Efficiency 8 Sequence continues to be provided as a Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe. No matter BMW has deliberate for the M850i, anticipate to pay six figures. The Coupe begins at $110,575 earlier than choices in america. Its extra sensible four-door Gran Coupe counterpart prices the identical, whereas the Convertible begins at $120,275.

The M850i has already entered the 2026 mannequin 12 months within the  U.S. It’s doubtless the final hurrah for the 8 Sequence, with manufacturing for all markets reportedly ending in 2026. There’s seemingly no substitute in sight, although a completely electrical Gran Coupe may arrive additional down the road. Within the meantime, the M division is getting ready what seems to be a sendoff for the second-generation mannequin. Some may argue that it has already occurred with the Skytop and Speedtop, each of that are primarily based on the M8.

How may BMW boost the 8 Sequence for its grand finale? Though we’d like one, don’t anticipate a CS model. A Competitors Sport would have to be primarily based on the M8, however Frank van Meel particularly talked about the lesser M850i. As a substitute, we think about the M Efficiency mannequin will obtain the Particular person therapy inside and outside, together with maybe just a few unique accents. With no particulars shared but, all we are able to do is speculate on how BMW plans to retire the 8.

There’s extra to come back from M within the remaining months of the 12 months. Frank van Meel says extra particular editions are within the pipeline for choose markets, however there gained’t be any completely new merchandise. He talked about the three Sequence and its fiftieth anniversary editions, which have thus far been launched in China and Australia. “Just a few different issues are occurring” till the tip of 2025, however BMW is maintaining these plans underneath wraps.

Hooked up beneath is the complete interview in German; nevertheless, YouTube’s auto-dubbing function ought to be useful.

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