宝马8系在停产20年后再次恢复，近日车厂在法国2018勒芒24小时耐力赛开赛前夜发布了新一代8系轿跑车。该车采用宝马最新设计语言，包括更修长的车身侧面，细窄的窗框，双泡形车顶。另外，新车的轮距更宽，轴距更长。车头的蜂巢形双肾格栅更宽，更长，两侧是细窄的前大灯。这次发布的M850ixDrive版本是8系顶级车型。该车搭载一台4.4升TwinPowerTurboV8引擎，功率523马力，扭矩553磅-英尺（约合750牛米）。车辆0-96公里/小时加速时间3.6秒，最高时速250公里。与引擎搭配的是SteptronicSport八速自动变速器和偏后轮驱动的xDrive全驱系统，车厂为8系车专门重新调校了全驱系统。而MPerformance套装还标配电控后差速器锁止系统。这款车还配备了自适应M悬挂和电控减震。而主动稳定系统进一步强化了过弯性能，电子机械转向、后轮转向和可变转向比则提升转向性能。宝马预计8系将于秋季上市。

 

BMW reveals new 8 Series CoupexDrive

BMW has officially revealed its new 8 Series Coupe, returning after 20 years of retirement.

 

The modern 8 Series Coupe introduces an evolution of BMW's latest design language, adapted for a long silhouette with slim window pillars and a "double-bubble" roof contour. Like the original, the new coupe features a wide track and long wheelbase. The front end is centered by a hexagonal kidney grille that widens toward the bottom, flanked by the slimmest headlights of any BMW model yet.

 

An M850i xDrive edition will serve as the initial range-topper. The company has updated its 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, delivering 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. Drivers can expect to launch from zero to 60 mph in just 3.6 seconds, with a limited top speed of 155 mph. Power is delivered via an improved Steptronic Sport transmission with a wider ratio spread between its eight gears, while the rear-bias xDrive all-wheel-drive system has been tuned specifically for the 8 Series. An electronic rear differential lock also comes standard on the M Performance package.

 

The coupe benefits from Adaptive M suspension with electronically controlled dampers. Cornering is further enhanced by active roll stabilization, electromechanical steering of the front wheels, rear-wheel steering and variable steering ratios.