Tag: BMW 8-Series

  • MANHART team presents exclusive upgrade for BMW 8 Series!

    2018 MANHART BMW 850iNew BMW 8 Series has been on the market for a few weeks, but it has already shocked the world with its premium design and advanced drivetrain system. And something more – tuners around the world have noticed the potential of this bad boy for even higher performance marks and drivetrain refinement. One such team is the Wuppertal based MANHART. With its extensive customizing program, the engineers at the studio present us their depiction of a sporty and fine-tuned M850i. Let’s check it out!

    The 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged N63 V8 gasoline engine was heavily revised and tweaked in order to excel performance – along with all mechanical changes, MANHART team has included MHTronic software optimization that enables the eight cylinders to generate the massive 621hp and 870Nm of torque! Additional changes and upgrades include rear axle muffler with four tailpipes and numerous carbon-fiber components.

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    Also, MANHART has not only improved performance, but also has enhanced vehicle’s look by installing exclusive H&H springs that contribute to stability and also lower the overall height of the machine, sporty front and rear spoilers, made out of carbon fiber, and sexy 21-inch Concave One light-alloy wheels. And all this is topped off with sexy charcoal black body finish with golden yellow MANHART stripe. Sexy!

    2018 MANHART BMW 850i

    Source: MANHART 

  • BMW 8-Series E31 – The Great Eight

    BMW has published an awesome video celebrating the 8-Series (E31), which was produced from 1989 to 1999. Originally, the E31 was designed as a “Ferrari-Killer” and in its top version (850CSi), it is really fast and extreme.

    This was the company’s flagship coupe and the first production car with Cd (drag-coefficient) less than 0.30. Other innovations include a “pillar-less” design and the first BMW equipped with DSC (dynamic stability control). Totally 30,603 units were produced, so obviously the 8-Series wasn’t so successful model.

    The engine range includes а 4.0 liter V8 (M60B40) – 286HP (210 kW) and 400Nm (300 lb-ft) in 840i (1992-1996). It was replaced by a 4.4 liter V8 (M62B44) – 286HP (210 kW) and 420Nm (310 lb-ft) in 840Ci (1995-1999). The powerful 5.0 liter V12 (M70B50) was mounted in 850i (1989-1994) – 299HP (220 kW) and 450Nm (330 lb-ft). It had also an updated version – 5.4 liter V12 (M73B54) in 850Ci (1994-1999) – 326HP (240 kW) and 490Nm (360 lb-ft). Last, but not least is the 5.6 liter V12 (S70B56) in 850CSi – 381HP (280 kW) and 550Nm (410 lb-ft) of torque. All models can easily go to 250 km/h (155 mph), but with delimiter the 850CSi can reach over 300 km/h (186 mph).

    The 840i and 840Ci were equipped with a 5-speed automatic gearbox or a 6-speed manual. The 850i and 850Ci had either a 4-speed automatic or a 6-speed manual gearbox, a 5-speed automatic was fitted from 1994. The 850CSi comes only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.

    The 8-Series wasn’t the fastest on the most beautiful car in the world, but it is certainly a sensational vehicle!

    Enjoy the video!

    httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hpDHN4bVqA

    Source: BMW

  • BMW 8-Series [render] – Based on Gran Lusso Coupe

    Autoprojecoes has published a nice render picture of modern BMW 8-Series. The project is based on the recently announced Gran Lusso Coupe Concept.

    The premium manufacturer is probably going to prepare a direct rival of the upcoming Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe. The Gran Lusso Coupe Concept was exhibited at the last month’s Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The car really impressed the public, so it is a perfect platform for an eventual 8-Series. BMW 8-Series E31 (1989–1999) was powered by V8 and V12 petrol engines and was a real sports car capable of doing 300 km/h (186 mph).

    Of course, the future 8-Series will be probably a lot more power and fast than its predecessor.

    Stay tuned!