BMW 8 Series (G15)
| BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16) | |
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2019 BMW 840d xDrive convertible (G14) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | BMW |
| Also called | Alpina B8 |
| Production | July 2018–present |
| Model years | 2019–2026 |
| Assembly | Germany: Dingolfing |
| Designer | John Buckingham (G14, G15) Jacobo Domínguez (G16) |
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| Layout | |
| Platform | BMW CLAR platform |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Electric motor | 8 kW (11 hp) electric boost (Diesel engine) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Hybrid drivetrain | MHEV (840d) |
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| Width | 1,902–1,932 mm (74.9–76.1 in) |
| Height | 1,341–1,397 mm (52.8–55.0 in) |
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The second-generation of the BMW 8 Series consists of the BMW G14 (convertible version), BMW G15 (two-door coupe version) grand tourers and BMW G16 (four-door "Gran Coupe" sedan version) executive cars (E). The G14/G15/G16 generation has been in production since 2018, and is often collectively referred to as the G15.
It is the successor to the BMW 6 Series (F06/F12/F13) range and marks the return of the BMW 8 Series nameplate after nearly two decades, which was previously produced as the E31 until its discontinuation in 1999.
The G15 is powered by turbocharged six-cylinder petrol, six-cylinder diesel, and V8 petrol engines, all mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. While the initial release of models all included all-wheel drive, a rear-wheel drive version of the base 840i and 840d was later made available for sale.
The M8 models (designated F91/F92/F93) were unveiled in June 2019 and are powered by the twin-turbocharged BMW S63 V8 petrol engine.