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BMW unwraps daring new 8 Series ‘Edition Golden Thunder’ package

BMW has whipped the covers off its new 8 Series Edition Golden Thunder package, which can be applied to all three body variants in the range.

The kit – which will be available for the coupé, convertible and gran coupé – effectively comprises gold-effect accents and a smattering of BMW Individual equipment.

So, what exactly sets the Edition Golden Thunder models apart? Well, the M sports package is included as standard, along with a body finish in Sapphire Black metallic or Frozen Black metallic.
The BMW Individual High Gloss Shadow Line package (with “extended features” and black brake callipers for the M sports brake system) is also included, with gold-effect accent lines running from the front apron to the side skirts and into the rear apron. Other features finished in the gold hue are the side-mirror caps, the M rear spoiler (on the coupé, anyway) and the 20-inch M light alloy wheels.

BMW unwraps daring new 8 Series 'Edition Golden Thunder' package…

BMW has taken the covers off its new 8 Series Edition Golden Thunder package, which can be applied to all three body variants in the range. The kit - which will be available for the coupé, convertible and gran coupé - comprises gold accents and a smattering of BMW Individual equipment.

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Blue-light BMW: AC Schnitzer transforms M850i into 456 kW cop car

As part of a campaign to promote safe tuning, AC Schnitzer has created a 456 kW BMW M850i coupé that looks just like a police vehicle.

The aim was to draw attention to "homologated and safe tuning" for the European market (with the support of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany).

So, what has the tuner done? Well, the M850i’s twin-turbocharged 4,4-litre V8 has had its standard peak outputs of 390 kW and 750 N.m of torque pushed up to 456 kW and 840 N.m by means of the firm’s plug-and-play engine control unit. For an improved aural presence, AC Schnitzer has added a sports exhaust system with two flaps and carbon tailpipes.

Blue-light BMW: AC Schnitzer transforms M850i into 456 kW cop car...

As part of a campaign for safe tuning, AC Schnitzer has created a 456 kW BMW M850i coupé that looks just like a police vehicle.

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: 600bhp V8 saloon to be revealed next week

B8 will bridge the gap between standard 8 Series and M8, with two-door coupé and cabriolet variants also expected

Alpina will next week unveil its long-awaited take on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, which will sit alongside uprated versions of the 3 Series, X3, X4, 5 Series, 7 Series and X7 in the Buchloe brand's growing line-up.

The B8 is the latest in a flurry of recent launches from the tuning brand, following the new 3 Series-based B3 and the brand’s take on the new X7 SUV.

s with the B3 and XB7, this 8 Series test car wears the tell-tale addenda of an Alpina model. These include bespoke bumper designs, the trademark multi-spoke wheel design and unique badging. It’s likely, although not yet confirmed, that the same treatment will be applied to the two-door coupé and cabriolet 8 Series models in due course.

The new Alpina four-door will make use of the M850i’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre petrol V8 rather than the full-fat M8's version. However, it will be tuned to a power output of 600bhp, as is traditional. Using the identically powered B5 for comparison, that would translate to a 0-62mph time of well below four seconds and a top speed breaking the 200mph barrier (Alpina doesn’t use electronic speed limiters).

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: 600bhp saloon leaks ahead of today's reveal | Autocar

B8 will bridge the gap between standard 8 Series and M8, with two-door coupé and cabriolet variants also expected

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: 600bhp saloon leaks ahead of today's reveal

B8 will bridge the gap between standard 8 Series and M8, with two-door coupé and cabriolet variants also expected

The Alpina B8 Gran Coupé has leaked online ahead of its official reveal this evening, giving us our first full look at the Buchloe brand's take on BMW's four-door coupé.

Photos published prematurely by BMW USA and captured by the Bimmer Today website show the new model in its entirety.

The B8 sit alongside uprated versions of the 3 Series, X3, X4, 5 Series, 7 Series and X7 in the Alpina's growing line-up. As expected, styling modifications include bespoke bumpers and side skirts with prominent Alpina badging at the front, characteristic 20-spoke alloy wheels with low-profile tyres and bespoke paint options.

It’s likely, although not yet confirmed, that the same treatment will be applied to the two-door coupé and cabriolet 8 Series models in due course.

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe: 600bhp saloon leaks ahead of today's reveal | Autocar

B8 will bridge the gap between standard 8 Series and M8, with two-door coupé and cabriolet variants also expected

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Alpina BMW B8 Gran Coupe​

Following the success of the BMW ALPINA B7 Sedan and XB7 Sports Activity Vehicle, ALPINA is expanding its offering in the premium segment with the new BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupé. It combines the highest levels of performance, dynamics and comfort in a bold and beautiful design. The new ALPINA B8 Gran Coupé is truly an exclusive automobile that appeals to all your senses.

The 2022 BMW ALPINA B8 Gran Coupé arrives in U.S. dealers in Late Spring 2021 and will have an MSRP of $139,900 plus $995 Destination.

Power to spare: The 4.4-liter V8 engine with bi-turbo charging produces an impressive 612 hp. The maximum torque of 590 lb.-ft is available from just 2,000 rpm for power delivery at all times.

https://www.netcarshow.com/alpina/2022-bmw_b8_gran_coupe/

 

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New 2021 Alpina B8 arrives with 613bhp twin-turbo V8 ​

Buchloe's take on the BMW 8 Series brings trademark bespoke styling and 201mph top speed

German tuning house Alpina has revealed its performance-focussed take on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé, labelling the new arrival as a spiritual successor to the ultra-rare B12 Coupé from 1992.

As is the norm for the Buchloe-based brand, the B8 Gran Coupé seeks to bridge the gap, performance-wise, between the standard 8 Series and the full-fat M8.

As such, it packs 613bhp and 590lb ft from an uprated version of the M850i's twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8, which is enough to send it from 0-62mph in 3.4 seconds and on to a top speed of 201mph.

The engine's cooling system is around 50% larger than that of the standard BMW, and the eight-speed automatic gearbox has been retuned and strengthened to cope with the extra torque.

New 2021 Alpina B8 makes UK public debut | Autocar

Buchloe's take on the BMW 8 Series brings trademark bespoke styling and 201mph top speed

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New 457 kW Alpina B8 Gran Coupé revealed as 324 km/h super-saloon!

The folks over at Alpina have unwrapped the new B8 Gran Coupé, a 324 km/h super-saloon based on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé.

Thanks to a fettled version of the Munich-based automaker’s twin-turbocharged 4,4-litre V8 engine, the B8 Gran Coupé boasts peak outputs of 457 kW (from 5 500 to 6 500 r/min) and 800 N.m (from 2 000 to 5 000 r/min), delivered to all four wheels via a tweaked version of ZF’s eight-speed automatic transmission. These peak figures, of course, match those of the B5 and XB7 revealed in 2020.

Alpina says the 2 175 kg B8 Gran Coupé – which seemingly starts life as an M850i Gran Coupé – is capable of sprinting from zero to 100 km/h in 3,4 seconds (and to 200 km/h in 11,6 seconds), which is two-tenths tardier than the 460 kW/750 N.m M8 Gran Coupé. However, the B8-badged model boasts a higher top speed (324 km/h versus the M8 GC’s 250 km/h or optional 305 km/h).

New 457 kW Alpina B8 Gran Coupé revealed as 324 km/h super-saloon!

The folks over at Alpina have unwrapped the new B8 Gran Coupé, a 324 km/h super-saloon based on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé. Thanks to a fettled version of the Munich-based automaker’s twin-turbocharged 4,4-litre V8 engine, the B8 Gran Coupé boasts peak outputs of 457 kW (from 5 500 to 6 500...

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BMW can stop designing cars and let Alpina do the job instead, they clearly know what they are doing.

 

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Collector’s Edition revealed for Japan

In order to maximise the appeal of its exotic four-door saloon in the Japanese market, this BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Collector’s Edition has been revealed with a number of unique styling trims. The brand says the car will only be available for the next two months.

Based on the 840i M Sport, the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Collector’s Edition can be finished in four individual colours that have been inspired by the sophisticated aesthetics of Japan. They include Tanzanite Blue, Drabite Gray, Aventurine Red or, for an additional cost, Azlight Black. The bold paint is complemented by a set of 729M design bicolor 20-inch M light alloy wheels and the chrome line exterior.

BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Collector’s Edition revealed for Japan - CAR Magazine

In order to maximise the appeal of its exotic four-door saloon in the Japanese market, this BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe Collector’s Edition has been revealed with a number of unique styling trims. The brand says the car will only be available for the next two months.

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BMW uses AI to create stunning 8-Series Gran Coupe renders

Meet the future of the BMW Art Car. The German carmaker debuted “the ultimate AI masterpiece”, by merging art and technology to celebrate its 50th anniversary of Cultural Engagement this year.

BMW entrusted the project to creative technologist Nathan Shipley and art connoisseur Gary Yeh. The duo created 50 sets of curated work, imagined from an AI model cross-referencing 50 000 images across 900 years of history.

The result is a spectacular series of virtual renditions worn by the flagship 8 Series Gran Coupe and they debut in conjunction with Frieze New York 2021, which runs from May 5 – 9 at The Shed in Manhattan.

Shipley, based in San Francisco, and Yeh, based in Seoul, worked together virtually due to being 9 000 kilometres apart. The pair’s discussions included the technology behind the artwork created by the AI and BMW’s connection to the arts.

BMW uses AI to create stunning 8-Series Gran Coupe renders - CAR Magazine

Meet the future of the BMW Art Car. The German carmaker debuted “the ultimate AI masterpiece”, by merging art and technology to celebrate its 50th anniversary of Cultural Engagement this year.

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New 2021 Alpina B8 makes UK public debut

Buchloe's take on the BMW 8 Series brings trademark bespoke styling and 201mph top speed

German tuning house Alpina's performance-focused take on the BMW 8 Series Gran Coupé has made its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Labelled as a spiritual successor to the ultra-rare B12 Coupé of 1992, the the four-door B8 seeks to bridge the gap, performance-wise, between the standard 8 Series and the full-fat M8.

As such, it packs 613bhp and 590lb ft from an uprated version of the M850i's twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre petrol V8, which is enough to send it from 0-62mph in 3.4sec and on to a top speed of 201mph.

The engine's cooling system is around 50% larger than that of the standard BMW and the eight-speed automatic gearbox has been retuned and strengthened to cope with the extra torque.

New 2021 Alpina B8 makes UK public debut | Autocar

Buchloe's take on the BMW 8 Series brings trademark bespoke styling and 201mph top speed

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TheStraightPipes review of the 2022 Alpina B8

 

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe 2021 UK review

Should I buy one?

What all this translates into is a car that is just as happy trundling through town, heading across the continent, or a jaunt down your favourite back road. It’s an impressively multiple personality machine, with an additional level of comfort and feel compared to a lot of grand tourers. It’s not cheap - a good £30k+ over the 8 Series - but honestly, you can feel the cost in the engineering.

No doubt it’s helped by the fact that it feels special and rare, so there’s a level of in-built appeal that sets it apart from even pretty unusual cars like a regular 8 Series or AMG GT 4-Door. It’s a recipe Alpina knows well and continues to deliver on.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-revie...st-drives/alpina-b8-gran-coupe-2021-uk-review

 

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Battle bruisers: Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S vs Alpina B8 Gran Coupe

AMG’s blisteringly quick four-door GT is a hard act to follow, but when has that ever stopped Alpina?

I won’t condone it, but I can certainly understand how it happens. You start off wanting something quick, elegant and genuinely rewarding to drive, but it also has to feel special. The budget? Unlike most of us dreamers, you actually have enough cash to make this happen: £150,000. That, or you at least have the ability to pay £10,000 up front then around £2000 monthly. So you head to the classifieds and begin your search for that noblest of breeds – the grand tourer, perhaps from Gaydon. Or even Maranello.

But hold your emblematic horses. Circumstances mean door fours and good acreage in the back are non-negotiable, and herein lies your problem. What to do? Separating your desirables from your must-haves and going for two cars instead of one is an obvious option. But deep down, you know that obtaining something truly epic is going to mean putting all your money into one machine. A hypersaloon might just do it, but finding the right one is hard, and its sense of specialness will always be open to question. There’s the fabulous new BMW M5 CS, which somehow justifies its £140,000 asking price, though you wonder whether it’s simply too uncouth and too upright. Audi RS7? Too ordinary. Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo? Just no.

In the end, ‘quick, elegant, rewarding and special’ gives way to the much more achievable combination of ‘quick, lavish, spacious and special’, which is why there’s now a Bentley Bentayga on your driveway when what you really wanted was an Aston Martin DB11. And that’s how it happens.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...-mercedes-amg-gt-63-s-vs-alpina-b8-gran-coupe

 

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe review: a 613bhp four-door movie

Shut up and take my money.

Unless you’re an XB7, Alpinas generally require little persuasion. You get a few very enthusiastic followers – quite literally, a gentleman on a motorbike rode side-by-side admiring the haunches, while another gent in an E46 cabrio was smiling from ear to ear – but mostly fly under the radar.

Indeed, you’d probably never see another one, such is Alpina’s rarity and indeed this B8’s. Each one starts at £134,950, and only a small handful will ever be sent to the UK. For that feeling of being in an LA crime drama soaked in moody colours and packed with powerful performances, the B8 – perhaps Alpina itself – is the automotive equivalent of a Michael Mann movie.

Alpina B8 Gran Coupe review: a 613bhp four-door movie Reviews 2023 | Top Gear

An Alpina B8 Gran Coupe. Why should I bother when the M8 GC exists? If you’re asking that question then you might have misunderstood the setting. Allow us to set the scene. It was late. The bright lights of the city were busy financing an ominous, coolly dramatic night backdrop when a thought...

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Alpina B8 Gran Coupe vs Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S review | Autocar

 

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Blue-light BMW: AC Schnitzer transforms M850i into 456 kW cop car

As part of a campaign to promote safe tuning, AC Schnitzer has created a 456 kW BMW M850i coupé that looks just like a police vehicle.

The aim was to draw attention to "homologated and safe tuning" for the European market (with the support of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure of Germany).

So, what has the tuner done? Well, the M850i’s twin-turbocharged 4,4-litre V8 has had its standard peak outputs of 390 kW and 750 N.m of torque pushed up to 456 kW and 840 N.m by means of the firm’s plug-and-play engine control unit. For an improved aural presence, AC Schnitzer has added a sports exhaust system with two flaps and carbon tailpipes.

Blue-light BMW: AC Schnitzer transforms M850i into 456 kW cop car...

As part of a campaign for safe tuning, AC Schnitzer has created a 456 kW BMW M850i coupé that looks just like a police vehicle.

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Fancy a 700bhp BMW 8 Series cabrio?

Manhart will turn your M850i into a full-fat M8 beater…

If anyone ever tells you that the 616bhp BMW M8 Competition convertible just doesn’t quite have enough power, you can now direct them to German tuner Manhart and the MH8 700 Cabrio. Whilst questioning their sanity, of course.

Manhart’s 700bhp 8 Series actually begins life as an M850i. The twin-turbo 4.4-litre V8 then gets a new ECU and upgraded turbos to produce that bonkers power figure along with 682lb ft of torque.

There are new intercoolers and air filters too, as well as a stainless-steel flap-controlled exhaust and upgrades to the gearbox to cope with the power hike. The brakes are completely standard (apart from the gold paint on the calipers) and there are new springs that drop the 8 Series by 30mm.

Fancy a 700bhp BMW 8 Series cabrio?

Manhart will turn your M850i into a full-fat M8 beater…

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Manhart MH8 700 is their 522 kW rendition of the M850i Convertible

The tuning wizzes at Manhart Performance have done it again with their latest creation, the MH8 700 – essentially a BMW 8 Series Convertible with the wick turned up to 11. Think about a droptop with 522 kW and 925 Nm. Another product of what Manhart refer to as their “refinement program” the MH8 700 uses BMW’s G14 M850i Convertible as its basis.

At the core of their “refinement” of BMW’s flagship convertible is an extensive reworking for the N63B44T3 4,4-litre twin-turbocharged V8. The upgrade comes as a result of both software and hardware upgrades. ECU remapping and upgraded turbochargers, as well as a new intercooler and high-flow air filters allow for a significant power and torque upgrade from the standard vehicle’s 390 kW and 750 Nm. The cherry on top here is the Manhart stainless steel exhaust system with valve control which adds sufficient aural stimulation, as well as four striking carbon-tipped tailpipes at the rear.

Decatted race downpipes are optionally available for improved response and even louder turbo spool sounds. The tried and tested ZF 8-speed automatic gearbox receives a software upgrade, however the braking system remains unchanged, testament to just how good the standard vehicle’s braking system is.

Manhart MH8 700 is their 522 kW rendition of the M850i Convertible

The tuning wizzes at Manhart have done it again, having recently unveiled the MH8 700 – essentially a BMW 8 Series Convertible with the wick turned up to 11. Think about a droptop with 522 kW and 925 Nm.

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Alex on Autos review of the 2022 Alpina B8 Gran Coupe