Video BMW serie 8 y M8 facelift 2022: Coupé, Cabrio y Gran Coupé

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The New 2023 8 Series Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe

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Updated exterior with[M1] standard illuminated kidney grille
Upgraded 12.3-inch Center Display
Expanded range of paint selections and wheel designs
Highly exclusive 8 X JEFF KOONS edition
US production begins March 2022; base MSRP is unchanged from 2022Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2022…
Since its premier in 2018, the award-winning design of the BMW 8 Series luxury performance vehicles continues to thrill and impress with grace and power in equal measure. Today, with striking exterior design enhancements and interior developments, BMW has honed the character of the new 2023 8 Series. A redesigned front fascia presents a form as dynamic as it is elegant. The interior likewise conveys an even more intensely focused feeling of driving pleasure and a luxurious ambience, featuring as it does an enlarged 12.3-inch Control Display for the BMW iDrive operating system.

More than ever, the BMW 8 Series embodies a passion for inspiring performance and exclusive style.

BMW twin-kidney grille with Iconic Glow, new paint finishes and wheel designs.

The characteristic BMW kidney grille adds an arresting accentuation to the front of all BMW 8 Series variants. The BMW Illuminated Kidney Grille provides an iconic glow using waterfall lighting for the two grille elements, creating a dramatic impression when the new BMW 8 Series is viewed from the front. The illumination is activated when the vehicle is unlocked or a door is opened and can be switched on or off manually by the driver. The grille also features redesigned vertical bars with a distinctive U-shaped profile.

Five new exterior paint colors have been added to the 8 Series palette: Skyscraper Grey metallic, San Remo Green metallic, Portimao Blue metallic, BMW Individual Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic, and Frozen Pure Grey.

Two new 20-inch wheel designs, style 895M and 894M, are optionally available on all new 8 Series models. The wheel style 895M fitted with high-performance, non-runflat tires is included in the Cooling and High Performance Tire Package, which is optional on M850i xDrive coupe and Gran Coupe.

Exterior design. Fresh accents portray dynamic performance.

The M850i xDrive coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe now feature aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors in a design that was originally developed exclusively for the BMW M8, along with an M Badge in the kidney grille.

The M Sport Package was made standard equipment on 840i and 840i xDrive models for model year 2022. For 2023, the new optional M Sport Package Professional adds extended Shadowline trim with black kidney grille, black calipers for the standard M Sport brakes, M Shadowline headlights with dark inserts and a black M rear spoiler for the M850i xDrive coupe.

To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, all M850i xDrive models in will be offered with the classic BMW Motorsport logo on the hood, trunk, and wheel hub covers in place of the usual BMW roundels. With its staggered semicircles in blue, purple and red, the anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark that was first used on racing cars in 1973.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional now with a Control Display enlarged to 12.3 inches.

As ever, the new BMW 8 Series features as standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional. Its fully digital display network consists of a 12.3-inch instrument cluster behind the steering wheel and a central Control Display, which has increased in size from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The [M1] larger screen enables fast, convenient, and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions, powered by the seventh generation of BMW iDrive.

THE 8 X JEFF KOONS: Art and driving pleasure in a limited edition.

The refined style and dynamic performance of the new BMW 8 Series serve as sources of inspiration for American artist Jeff Koons. His inimitable aesthetic will grace a very limited edition of the BMW 850i xDrive Gran Coupe, which will be presented for the first time on February 17, 2022. The 8 X JEFF KOONS embodies precision, sophistication, and craftsmanship. A multi-layer exterior finish in eleven colors creates a highly expressive appearance. The interior’s unique ambience is characterized by the very finest leather and other exquisite materials, along with the rich red and blue tones of BMW M and an engraved artist’s signature.

Jeff Koons and the BMW Group are linked by a partnership that dates back more than a decade. In 2010, the artist designed the BMW M3 GT2 Art Car that took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This new project came about to mark the 50th anniversary of the BMW Group’s global commitment to culture. The 8 X JEFF KOONS is an exceptionally exclusive combination of art and driving pleasure in a luxury sports car by BMW.

The BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe.

Launched in 2021, the ALPINA B8 Gran Coupe builds on the success of the B7 sedan and the XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle. With an explosive 612-horsepower 4.4-liter V8 with bi-turbocharging at its heart, the B8 Gran Coupe achieves 60 mph from a standstill in a staggering 3.3 seconds, on to a maximum speed of 201 mph. A finely-tuned, harmoniously balanced chassis ensures precise handling and long-distance comfort.

The 2023 BMW ALPINA B8 receives many of the enhancements applied to the rest of the BMW 8 Series, including the new illuminated kidney grille, the 12.3-inch Control Display, and a broadened range of exterior color choices.
 

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2023 BMW M8 Competition


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Now available exclusively as Competition models with 617 horsepower
Interior features new 12.3-inch Central Display and optional M Carbon bucket seats
Expanded range of exterior colors
US production begins March 2022


Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2022…Dominant performance, superlative luxury, and confident styling have always characterized the BMW M8. With the new 2023 M8 Competition Coupe, M8 Competition Convertible, and the M8 Competition Gran Coupe, BMW M GmbH will sharpen the profile of its ultra-high-performance sports cars through meaningful design enhancements and an optimized user experience.

A statement of intent. The BMW M8 Competition.

The BMW M8 Competition Coupe, Convertible, and Gran Coupe reside in the very highest echelon of BMW M vehicles. Each model embodies an individual expression of the M driving experience in the prestigious environment of luxury sports cars.

Every 2023 M8 Competition is driven by a 4.4-liter V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology mobilizing 617 hp at 6,000 rpm and 553 lb-ft of torque between 1,850-5,860 rpm. This fearsome power is distributed to all four wheels via an 8-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic and the M xDrive all-wheel drive system. The precise coordination of these systems enables the M8 Competition to accelerate from 0-60 in a ferocious 3.0 seconds, on to a V-max of 190 mph when the M Driver’s Package is specified.

Chassis technology developed with racing know-how and tailored to each model guarantees the characteristic harmony of power, precision, and control in every driving situation. The standard Adaptive M Suspension uses data from body movement, road surface conditions and steering input to adjust each damper individually within milliseconds using electromagnetic valves. This ensures that the new BMW M8 Competition is capable on the track and comfortable on the road.

Five new exterior colors, debut of M Shadowline Lights.

The broadened range of exterior colors now includes Skyscraper Grey metallic, Brooklyn Grey metallic, and Isle of Man Green metallic as well as Tanzanite Blue II metallic and Frozen Pure Grey metallic from BMW Individual.

The BMW Icon Adaptive LED Headlights with Laserlight are now distinguished by M Shadowline inserts. The dark design of the inserts and chrome elements inside the headlamps in combination with the high-gloss black frame of the BMW kidney grilles produces a visually striking and dramatic look at the front of the vehicle.

To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M GmbH, starting in March and continuing for the 2022 calendar year, M8 Competition models will be available with the optional classic BMW Motorsport logo on the hood, trunk, and wheel hub covers in place of the usual BMW roundels. With its staggered semicircles in blue, purple and red, the anniversary emblem is reminiscent of the original BMW M GmbH trademark that was first used on racing cars in 1973.

M Carbon bucket seats and a new leather/Alcantara color.

The interior of the 2023 BMW M8 Competition models may now be outfitted with optional M Carbon bucket seats to create an unadulterated track-ready feeling for the driver and passenger. With their lightweight design, visible carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP) surfaces, pronounced back, shoulder, and thigh bolsters, and integrated headrests, they combine genuine track functionality with long-distance comfort and premium workmanship. The M Carbon bucket seats are heated and electrically adjusted, feature illuminated “M8” badges on the headrests and a memory function on the driver’s side.

A combination of luxurious Full Merino Leather and grippy Alcantara trim, previously available in a Black/Midrand Beige combination, is now also available in arresting Black/Sakhir Orange. When either of these interior appointments is specified, Black Alcantara is now extended to the dashboard and the upper areas of the door panels.

Optimized operating comfort via a new 12.3-inch Control Display.

BMW Live Cockpit Professional is standard equipment in every BMW M8 Competition model. It consists of a 12.3-inch instrument panel and Head-up Display in front of the driver, and a central Control Display, which has increased in size from 10.25 to 12.3 inches. The larger on-board monitor allows fast, comfortable, and intuitive operation of numerous vehicle functions via the seventh generation of BMW iDrive, including navigation with BMW Maps, the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration.
 

villata

Forista
¡j*der, no puede ser más guapo!

Y eso que el Gran Coupe no es del todo de mi agrado, (pero ni en el 8, ni en el 6 ni 4) tampoco le haría ningún asco.

Gracias por las fotos.
 

cybermad

Clan Leader
BMW M8 Competition 2022: una actualización con tímidas mejoras

26 enero, 2022
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Los bávaros acaban de presentar el nuevo BMW Serie 8 2022, con algunos cambios estéticos y nuevas en cuanto al equipamiento tecnológico. Y, de paso, han aprovechado también para mostrar el nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022, la variante más deportiva y potente.


La versión más prestacional del Serie 8 se actualiza con tímidas mejoras, tanto en el exterior como en el interior, y está disponible en los tres tipos de carrocería: Coupé, Cabrio y Gran Coupé.

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Como ocurre con el nuevo Serie 8, el nuevo M8 Competition añade nuevas opciones a la paleta de colores Skyscraper grey metalizado, Brooklyn grey metalizado, Isle of Man green metalizado y Tansanite Blue metalizado de BMW Individual. Además, estrena nuevos juegos de llantas M de 20 pulgadas con neumáticos de alto rendimiento y está disponible, por primera vez, con las molduras en negro brillante M Shadow Line.


El interior combina el estilo deportivo, propio de los modelos M de BMW, con el lujo. Encontramos asientos tapizados en una mezcla de cuero Merino y Alcantara en los nuevos colores Black/Sakhir Orange, asientos deportivos M y, de manera opcional, asientos M Carbon. También presenta una nueva pantalla digital de 12,3 pulgadas BMW Live Cockpit Professional y el BMW Head-Up Display de serie que proyecta información relevante de la conducción sobre pantallas específicas.

La consola central incluye un botón que da acceso directo a la configuración del motor, los amortiguadores, la dirección, los frenos y el sistema de tracción M xDrive.

Sin cambios en la mecánica
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El nuevo M8 Competition monta un motor V8 con tecnología M TwinPowerTurbo, que desarrolla una potencia máxima de 625 CV y un par máximo de 750 Nm, asociado a un cambio M Steptronic de ocho relaciones con Drivelodic y a un sistema de tracción total M xDrive. Todo esto catapulta al deportivo alemán de 0 a 100 km/h en solo 3,2 segundos en la versión Coupé.


En cuanto al equipamiento, lo más destacado es la luz láser adaptativa en curva y el asistente de luz en carretera BMW Selective Beam, ambos de serie, que proporciona una visibilidad óptima en todo tipo de condiciones climáticas y circunstancias de conducción. Opcionalmente, se ofrecen las luces M Shadow Line.

Por último, a nivel de chasis, el M8 cuenta con amortiguadores controlados electrónicamente y un sistema de dirección electromecánico M Servotronic. De serie, el coche viene con un sistema de frenos M potenciado, pero, opcionalmente, se pueden equipar unos frenos carbocerámicos M.

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cybermad

Clan Leader
BMW M8 Competition 2022, renovación para el exclusivo deportivo con más de 600 CV
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Desvelado el nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022
26 Ene 2022

El nuevo BMW M8 Competition ha sido presentado en sociedad. El exclusivo deportivo que corona la Serie 8 de BMW sufre una importante puesta a punto en términos de diseño exterior e interior así como en lo que a nivel tecnológico se refiere. Un modelo firmado por BMW M que presume de motor V8 con más de 600 CV.

La renovación de la Serie 8 de BMW también afecta a los modelos tope de gama. El nuevo BMW Serie 8 ha sido presentado en sociedad y trae consigo numerosas novedades en materia de diseño y de equipamiento tecnológico. Un exclusivo deportivo que está disponible en tres variantes de carrocería (Coupé, Cabrio y Gran Coupé). Como cabía esperar, este lavado de cara también ha llegado a los modelos firmados por BMW M.

También se ha producido la puesta de largo del nuevo BMW M8 Competition. Un modelo ofertado en cada una de las variantes que conforman la Serie 8 y que presume de puesta a punto y mecánica. Entremos en detalle.

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El nuevo BMW M8 Competition ha sido presentado en sociedad
El diseño exterior del nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022
¿En qué ha cambiado el exterior del M8 Competition? Lógicamente se ha tomado como punto de partida el nuevo Serie 8 y, a partir de ello, se han añadido todos los rasgos característicos de BMW M. Paragolpes, parrilla, faldones laterales, espejos retrovisores, etc… Además, se ha aprovechado para incrementar el nivel de personalización, un factor muy determinante en este segmento tan elitista.

La nueva gama incluye los colores exteriores Skyscraper grey metalizado, Brooklyn grey metalizado e Isle of Man green metalizado, así el BMW Individual Blue Tansanite metalizado. También están disponibles nuevas variantes de los acabados Frozen y los acabados especiales BMW Individual Frozen Pure Grey metalizado, Frozen Deep Grey metalizado, Frozen Deep Green metalizado y Frozen Tanzanite Blue metalizado.

Otra de las características del nuevo M8 Competition son los grupos ópticos con tecnología luz láser y las nuevas llantas de aleación ligera M de 20 pulgadas que dejan a la vista los frenos M de alto rendimiento.

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El interior del nuevo BMW M8 Competition luce elegante y tecnológico
El interior y la tecnología del nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022
Dejando a un lado el exterior, si nos aventuramos en el interior del nuevo M8 Competition nos veremos rápidamente envueltos por una atmósfera en la que se respira lujo y deportividad. El Head-Up Display, equipado de serie, ofrece una pantalla de información específica de BMW M. Un botón situado en la consola central hace las veces de acceso directo para la configuración de cuestiones tan relevantes como el motor, amortiguación, dirección, frenos y sistema de tracción.

Los asientos deportivos M centran buena parte de la atención. De manera opcional se puede optar por unos asientos tipo buckets M Carbon. Están calefactados y también tienen opciones de ajuste eléctrico. Los asientos están tapizados en cuero Merino/Alcantara y, por primera vez, es posible descantarse por una combinación de colores Black/Sakhir Orange.

Basta con sentarse en el puesto de conducción para darse cuenta de lo avanzado que es el equipamiento tecnológico. El BMW Live Cockpit Professional también forma parte del equipo estándar e incluye una nueva pantalla multimedia cuyo tamaño alcanza las 12,3 pulgadas. Otros detalles a destacar son el cargador inalámbrico para teléfonos móviles compatibles, el equipo de sonido Harman Kardon o los numerosos sistemas de asistencia a la conducción.

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Nuevo BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé 2022
El motor del nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022
En lo que respecta al apartado mecánico, si echamos un vistazo bajo el capó del nuevo M8 Competition nos encontraremos con un potente motor de gasolina V8 M TwinPower Turbo de 4.4 litros que desarrolla una potencia de 625 CV y 750 Nm de par máximo. Un bloque emparejado a una caja de cambios automática M Steptronic de ocho velocidades con sistema Drivelogic y un sistema de tracción total M xDrive. Esta motorización permite al nuevo M8 Competition acelerar de 0 a 100 km/h en solo 3,2 segundos (3,3 segundos en el caso del M8 Competition Cabrio).

Fecha de lanzamiento del nuevo BMW M8 Competition 2022
¿Cuándo llegará al mercado? El lanzamiento comercial del nuevo M8 Competition está fijado para la primavera de 2022. Sin embargo, y como es habitual en BMW, ya es posible configurarlo.

Fuente: BMW
 

cybermad

Clan Leader
BMW M8 Competition (2022)



El BMW M8 Competition de 2022 es idéntico al anterior en todo lo referente a mecánica. Tiene 625 caballos, un cambio automático de ocho relaciones y un sistema de tracción total que puede configurarse para hacer que el coche sea tracción trasera. Las novedades son nuevos colores para la carrocería, una pantalla central más grande y algún elemento de equipamiento opcional. En venta desde 198 300 euros.

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El nuevo BMW M8 está disponible, como antes, con las tres carrocerías del BMW Serie 8: Coupé, Gran Coupé y Convertible (la información del M8 reemplazado se puede leer aquí y aquí). El Coupé es el más barato (198 300 euros) y el Convertible el más caro (206 550 euros). Entre medias se halla el Gran Coupé (201 869 euros). Ficha comparativa de las tres variantes.

Es importante hacer notar que la denominación M8 a secas desaparece y queda lo que BMW llama M8 Competition. La principal diferencia es que un M8 tiene 600 CV y un M8 Competition, 625. Como BMW no ha hecho modificaciones en el motor y desde ahora todos son M8 Competition, todos tienen 625 CV.


Tampoco hay cambios en la caja de cambios M Steptronic —automática de convertidor de par y ocho relaciones— ni en el sistema de tracción M xDrive —a las cuatro ruedas, con posibilidad de desconectar el eje delantero para hacer que el coche solo reciba tracción atrás—. El dato de aceleración de 0 a 100 km/h es el mismo: 3,2 s (M8 Competition Coupé y M8 Competition Gran Coupé) y 3,3 s (M8 Competition Convertible). La velocidad máxima está limitada en todos los casos a 250 km/h, aunque con el paquete opcional M Drive se puede elevar a 305 km/h. Este paquete también incluye un curso de conducción de un día impartido por la academia BMW Driving Experience.


Si no hay cambios en el motor y la transmisión, ¿dónde están las novedades?


Es una novedad la opción M lamps Shadow Line, que son unos faros con el interior oscurecido (la tecnología de iluminación no cambia, es siempre de ledes con apoyo de diodos láser para la función de largo alcance). Otra novedad son los ocho nuevos colores para la carrocería: Skyscraper grey mectallic, Brooklyn grey metallic, Isle of Man green metallic, Tansanite blue metallic, Frozen Pure Grey metallic, Frozen Deep Grey metallic, Frozen Deep Green metallic y Frozen Tanzanite Blue metallic. También hay llantas de nuevo diseño.



La pantalla del sistema multimedia es más grande. Pasa de 10,25 a 12,3 pulgadas. El sistema operativo sigue siendo el BMW 7.0 y, por tanto, no es el más avanzado que actualmente tiene la marca, la versión 8, el que llevan el BMW iX y el BMW i4.

Hay disponible una nueva combinación de colores para la tapicería de los asientos e interior llamada Black/Sakhir Orange (Negro/Naranja Sakhir). Además, hay más partes cubiertas con tela Alcantara, como la cubierta de la instrumentación y las zonas sualtas de los paneles de las puertas.

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Yo he visto un M8 gran coupe en blanco mismamente de nuevo ayer...aparca donde aparco yo a veces...Yo me tuve que acercar porque pensé que era un 8con pack M...Lo ves por detrás y por las 4 salidas típicas.El panamera para mi lo barre por todos lados y el Amg gt 4 puertas de mercedes igual y es más bonito.
 

cybermad

Clan Leader
LCI BMW M8 and 8 Series make world premiere at Amelia Island Concours

08.03.2022
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New editions of the luxury sports cars and high-performance models were presented for the first time at the renowned classic car show in north-east Florida. Launch of BMW M GmbH anniversary activities with an exhibition of 50 groundbreaking sports cars from the company’s 50-year history.

Munich. The most beautiful, exclusive and fastest vehicles of their respective eras are traditionally assembled at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance. This year, the renowned classic car show in the north-east of the US state of Florida provided the perfect setting for the world premiere of particularly fascinating sports cars from the BMW model range. The new edition of the BMW 8 Series and the new BMW M8 models were presented to the public there for the first time. Visitors to the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2022 also witnessed the launch of BMW M GmbH’s activities to mark its 50th anniversary.

For the new BMW 8 Series, the tradition-steeped event on the grounds of the Ritz-Carlton Hotel and the neighbouring Golf Club of Amelia Island provided the perfect setting in which to showcase its precisely enhanced design and advanced features. The M sports package is now standard in all model variants of the BMW 8 Series Coupé, the BMW 8 Series Convertible and the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé. At the centre of the redesigned vehicle front section is the illuminated “Iconic Glow” BMW kidney grille. The 8-cylinder models also feature aerodynamically optimised exterior mirrors in the style of the BMW M8 as standard.

In the interior of all models in the new BMW 8 Series, their equally dynamic and exclusive character is underscored with an extended range of standard equipment including multifunction seats, an M leather steering wheel and other M-specific design features. Optimised ease of use is ensured by the standard BMW Live Cockpit Professional with a Control Display that has now increased in size to 12.3 inches. “The luxury sports cars of the new BMW 8 Series occupy a prominent position in BMW’s model range. We are delighted to be able to debut these exceptional models at one of the most prestigious automotive events in America,” said Sebastian Mackensen, Head of BMW Group Region Americas and President & CEO BMW North America.

History and the future came together in the BMW M brand’s appearance at the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2022. BMW M GmbH showed pioneering models from its past along with the versions of its high-performance sports cars for the luxury segment that will be available from spring 2022. The models BMW M8 Competition Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 11.4 – 11.0 l/100 km according to WLTP, combined CO2 emissions: 260 – 251 g/km), the BMW M8 Competition Cabriolet (combined fuel consumption: 11.6 – 11.2 l/100 km according to WLTP, combined CO2 emissions: 264 – 255 g/km according to WLTP,) and the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé (combined fuel consumption: 11.6 – 11.2 l/100 km according to WLTP, combined CO2 emissions: 264 - 256 g/km) are now even more impressive with new exterior paint finishes and M light-alloy wheels, the M Shadow Line lights available for the first time and an additional interior trim variant. The operating system of the new BMW M8 models now also includes a 12.3-inch Control Display with touch function.

And the top models of the BMW M GmbH range not only offer fascinatingly vigorous power delivery with their 460 kW/625 hp V8 engine featuring M TwinPower Turbo technology and high-revving characteristics, they also come with an exceptionally extensive range of standard equipment. This includes a flap-controlled M sports exhaust system, BMW laser light headlights, the BMW Head-Up Display with M-specific display elements and a full Merino/Alcantara leather interior.

With the debut of its latest high-performance models for the luxury segment, BMW M GmbH makes a particularly impressive start to its anniversary year. The BMW Group subsidiary, founded in 1972 as BMW Motorsport GmbH, also contributed to the programme of the Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2022 with a fascinating look back into its history. A special exhibition showcased 50 milestones from BMW M GmbH’s 50-year model and racing history. This also included an early precursor of the current BMW M8. The prototype of a high-performance sports car with a V12 engine developed by BMW M GmbH in the early 1990s based on the then BMW 8 Series Coupé remained a one-off – and this was only the second time it has been put on show in the USA.

The selection of vehicles that were particularly influential in the development of BMW M GmbH also included a freshly restored example of the BMW M1 dating from 1980, which was the company’s first independently developed model, the BMW V12 LMR that won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1999, and the all-electric BMW iX M60 that is about to be launched on the market (combined power consumption: 24.5 – 21.9 kWh/100 km according to WLTP; combined CO2 emissions: 0 g/km).

This unique exhibition of outstanding BMW M models from five decades also included numerous vehicles owned by members of the BMW Car Club of America and from BMW North America’s classic car collection. “The United States is the world’s largest market for BMW M vehicles and we are always amazed and delighted by the passion and dedication that many enthusiasts here invest in their cars, both old and new,” said Franciscus van Meel, CEO of BMW M GmbH. “We feel privileged to be able to celebrate our anniversary in this wonderful place, surrounded by special people and exceptional cars.”
 
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