The 2021 BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT is a rear-wheel drive two-door coupe that was released to the Australian market on 01/07/2020 classified as a G15. The 8 Series is regarded as a sports from 200k built in Germany with prices starting at A$207,900 before on-road costs.
The 8 Series is a rear-wheel drive 2 door with 4 seats, powered by a 3.0L TURBO 6 engine that has 250 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 500 Nm of torque (at 1600 rpm) via an Eight-speed Auto Steptronic Sprt. BMW claims the 8 Series 40i M SPORT uses 7.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded Petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 176g of CO2. It has a 68L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 883km per full tank.
The 8 Series measures 1341mm (52.8 inches) in height, 4843mm (190.7 inches) in length, 1902mm (74.9 inches) in width with a 2822mm (111.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1710kg (3769.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The 8 Series 40i M SPORT comes standard with 245/35 R20 95 Y XL front tyres and 275/30 R20 97 Y XL rear tyres.
The 2021 BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT has a 121mm ground clearance. It has a final gear ratio of 2.929.
The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAAE220%0BU61292.
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Details | |
---|---|
Price | A$207,900 |
Series | G15 |
Body Style | two-door coupe |
Release date | 01/07/2020 |
Discontinued date | - |
Drive type | RWD |
VIN plate location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
Compliance plate location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
VIN Example | WBAAE220%0BU61292 |
Country of origin | Germany |
Segment | SPORTS FROM 200K |
Safety ANCAP rating | - |
Number of doors | 2 |
Seating capacity | 4 |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Engine Specifications | |
Type | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ |
Size | 2998cc, 3.0L |
Power @ RPM | 250kW @ 5000rpm (335.3 hp) |
Torque @ RPM | 500Nm @ 1600rpm (368.7 lb-ft) |
Cylinders | turbocharged six-cylinder |
Number of Valves | 24 |
Valves | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
Euro Rating | EURO 6 |
Compression ratio | 11 |
Power/weight ratio | 146.2kw/tonne |
Bore/stroke | 82mm × 94.6mm (3.2in × 3.7in) |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Drivetrain and Wheels | |
Transmission | Eight-speed Auto Steptronic Sprt |
Drive type | rear-wheel drive |
Steering type | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING |
Turning circle | 11.6m (38.1 ft) |
Brake (front) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Brake (rear) type | DISC - VENTILATED |
Front tyre & wheel size | 245/35 R20 95 Y XL - 8Jx20 |
Rear tyre & wheel size | 275/30 R20 97 Y XL - 9Jx20 |
Front suspension type | Independent, Double wishbone, Coil Spring |
Rear suspension type | Multi-link system, Coil Spring |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Fuel Specifications | |
Fuel type | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL |
Fuel tank capacity | 68L |
Fuel consumption (combined average) | 7.7L / 100km |
Fuel consumption city (average) | 9.8L / 100km |
Fuel consumption highway (average) | 6.5L / 100km |
Vehicle range | 883.1km (548.7 miles) |
Emission standard | EURO 6 |
E10 compatible | - |
CO2 emissions (combined) | 176g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (city) | 223g / 100km |
CO2 emissions (highway) | 149g / 100km |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Dimensions | |
Length | 4843mm (190.7 inches) |
Width | 1902mm (74.9 inches) |
Height | 1341mm (52.8 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2822mm (111.1 inches) |
Front track | 1629mm (64.1 inches) |
Rear track | 1642mm (64.6 inches) |
Ground clearance | 121mm (4.8 inches) |
Unladen weight | 1710kg (3769.9 lbs) |
Gross Vehicle Mass | 2225kg (4905.3 lbs) |
Gross Combination Mass | - |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Towing Capacity | |
Braked towing capacity | - |
Unbraked towing capacity | - |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Warranty | |
Warranty length | 36 months |
Warranty distance | Unlimited km |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Servicing | |
Service interval (km) | - |
Service interval (months) | - |
BMW 8 Series 40i M SPORT Options | |
Standard Features |
|
Optional Features |
|