BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Will Rival The Porsche Panamera

BMW India has silently updated its website, now listing out the new 8 Series Gran Coupe. This indicates that the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe could be introduced in the Indian market soon. The new BMW 8 Series already made its first India debut at the recently concluded Auto Expo 2020.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

The introduction of the BMW 8 series was expected soon after the launch of the new X7 and the 7 Series. However, with the coronavirus pandemic putting the country under lockdown, we might have to wait a little longer.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

The new 8 Series, is offered internationally in three body styles: coupe, convertible and a four-door Gran Coupe. We expect the German brand to bring just the Gran Coupe version to the Indian market, at least initially. BMW might also introduce the Coupe version, however, this will come in the form of the top-spec M8 trim.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

Internationally, the BMW 8 Series is offered with a choice of three engine options. This includes the 840i, 850d and the M850i. However, once introduced in India, BMW could bring in just the base 840i variant. This comes with a straight-six turbo-petrol engine producing 340bhp and 500Nm of peak torque.

The top-spec M8 and M8 Competition, on the other hand, are offered with a more powerful 4.4-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine with different state-of-tunes. The engine on the standard M8 produces 590bhp while on the M8 Competition it churns out 616bhp.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is said to be longer and wider than the standard Coupe. This allows it to come with a four-door configuration with a capacity of seating three people in the second-row. However, BMW themselves state that the second row is suitable for short distances only.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

Once introduced in India, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe will be positioned above the current flagship sedan, the 7 Series. Once introduced in the Indian market, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe will directly take on rivals such as the Porsche Panamera and the upcoming Mercedes-Benz GT 4-door.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe India Launch Expected Soon: Listed On Official Website

Thoughts On The BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe In India

The BMW 8 series is an iconic moniker in the brand's heritage. The new 8 Series continues to pay tribute to the BMW heritage, while also offering a host of modern technology and features as well. Once introduced in India, the new BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is expected to be priced in the range of Rs 1.5 crore, ex-showroom.

Most Read Articles

English
Read more on: #bmw
Article Published On: Thursday, March 26, 2020, 10:46 [IST]
Get Instant News Updates
Enable
x
Notification Settings X
Time Settings
Done
Clear Notification X
Do you want to clear all the notifications from your inbox?
Settings X