BMW 8 Series 840i M Sport
Key Specifications
11.3 kmpl
Mileage2998 cc
EnginePetrol
Fuel5 Person
SeatsAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
Transmission₹ 162 Lakh
PriceDESCRIPTION BMW 8 Series 840i M Sport
Market introduction
BMW unveiled the 8-Series Coupe at Le Mans 24 hours in 2019 and launched the car in India on May 8, 2020.
Variants
It is offered in India in the 840i MSport guise.
Engine and specification
It is powered by a 3.0-litre inline-six petrol engine that produces 335bhp/500Nm and mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior
The new 8 series as a part of the latest BMW design langauge gets sleek headlamps and taillamps complementing the muscular styling. In profile you can see its low and long stance while at the rear the tail lamps sit prominently on the edges. The Coupe measures 4,851mm in length while the Gran Coupe is longer by almost 230mm longer sitting at 5,032mm.
Interior and features
The cabin looks familiar in a typical BMW fashion. So you get all-digital instrument console, 10.25-inch infotainment system, heads-up-display, M-Sport seats, choice of leather upholstery, and the newly-designed glass gear-selector. Both the Coupe and GC come with 420 litres of boot space with 40:20:40 split rear seats.
Safety
All versions of the 8 Series in India get eight airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control programme and BMWs active and passive safety features.
Colours
The BMW 8 Series can be had in 8 different colours.
Seating capacity
It can seat five persons.
Rivals
It rivals the Porsche Panamera, Audi RS7 and Bentley Continental GT.
Specifications
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Engine2998 cc, 6 Cylinders Inline, 4 Valves/Cylinder, DOHC
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Engine TypeB58 Turbocharged I6
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Fuel TypePetrol
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Max Power (bhp@rpm)335 bhp @ 5000 rpm
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Max Torque (Nm@rpm)500 Nm @ 1600 rpm
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Mileage (ARAI)11.3 kmpl
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Driving Range768 Km
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DrivetrainRWD
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TransmissionAutomatic (TC) - 8 Gears, Manual Override & Paddle Shift, Sport Mode
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Emission StandardBS 6
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Length5082 mm
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Width1932 mm
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Height1407 mm
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Wheelbase3023 mm
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Ground Clearance128 mm
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Kerb Weight1875 kg
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Doors4 Doors
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Seating Capacity5 Person
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No of Seating Rows2 Rows
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Bootspace440 litres
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Fuel Tank Capacity68 litres
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Front SuspensionDouble wishbone with adaptive variable shock absorber
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Rear SuspensionMulti-link with adaptive variable shock absorber
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Front Brake TypeVentilated Disc
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Rear Brake TypeVentilated Disc
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Minimum Turning Radius6.15 metres
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Steering TypePower assisted (Electric)
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WheelsAlloy Wheels
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Spare WheelSpace Saver
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Front Tyres245 / 40 R19
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Rear Tyres275 / 35 R19
Features
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Overspeed Warning1 beep over 80kmph, Continuous beeps over 120kmph
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Lane Departure WarningOptional
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Emergency Brake Light FlashingYes
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Puncture Repair KitYes
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Forward Collision Warning (FCW)Optional
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Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB)Optional
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High-beam AssistNo
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NCAP RatingNot Tested
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Blind Spot DetectionNo
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Lane Departure PreventionOptional
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Airbags6 Airbags (Driver, Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side)
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Middle rear three-point seatbeltYes
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Middle Rear Head RestNo
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Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)Yes
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Child Seat Anchor PointsYes
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Seat Belt WarningYes
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)Yes
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Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)Yes
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Brake Assist (BA)Yes
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Electronic Stability Program (ESP)Yes
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Four-Wheel-DriveNo
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Hill Hold ControlYes
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Traction Control System (TC/TCS)Yes
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Ride Height AdjustmentNo
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Hill Descent ControlNo
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Limited Slip Differential (LSD)Yes
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Differential LockNo
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Engine immobilizerYes
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Central LockingKeyless
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Speed Sensing Door LockYes
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Child Safety LockYes
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Air ConditionerYes (Automatic Four Zone)
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Front ACTwo Zones, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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Rear ACTwo Zones, Vents Behind Front Armrest, Individual Fan Speed Controls
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HeaterYes
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Vanity Mirrors on Sun VisorsDriver & Co-Driver
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Cabin-Boot AccessYes
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Anti-glare MirrorsElectronic - Internal & Driver
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Parking AssistAutomatic Parking
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Parking SensorsFront & Rear
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Cruise ControlYes
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Headlight & Ignition On ReminderYes
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Keyless Start/ Button StartYes
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Steering AdjustmentElectric Tilt & Telescopic
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12V Power OutletsYes
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Find My CarNo
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Check Vehicle Status Via AppNo
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Geo-FenceNo
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Emergency CallNo
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Over The Air (OTA) UpdatesNo
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Remote AC On/Off Via appNo
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Remote Car Lock/Unlock Via appNo
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Remote Sunroof Open/Close Via appNo
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Remote Car Light Flashing & Honking Via appNo
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Alexa CompatibilityNo
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Driver Seat Adjustment14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
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Front Passenger Seat Adjustment14 way electrically adjustable with 2 memory presets (seat forward / back, backrest tilt forward / back, seat height up / down, lumbar up / down, lumbar forward / back, shoulder support forward / back, backrest bolsters in / out)
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Rear Row Seat Adjustment-
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Seat UpholsteryLeather
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Leather-wrapped Steering WheelYes
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Leather-wrapped Gear KnobNo
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Driver ArmrestYes
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Rear Passenger Seats TypeBench
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Ventilated SeatsNo
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Ventilated Seat TypeNo
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InteriorsDual Tone
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Interior ColoursIvory White / Black, Black, Cognac / Black
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Rear ArmrestYes
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Folding Rear SeatFull
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Split Rear Seat40:20:40 split
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Front Seatback PocketsYes
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Head-restsFront & Rear
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Cup HoldersFront & Rear
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Driver Armrest StorageYes
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Sunglass HolderNo
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Outside Rear View Mirrors (ORVMs)Body Coloured
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Scuff PlatesMetallic
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Power WindowsFront & Rear
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One Touch -DownAll
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One Touch - UpAll
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Adjustable ORVMElectrically Adjustable & Retractable
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Turn Indicators on ORVMYes
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Rear DefoggerYes
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Rear WiperNo
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Exterior Door HandlesBody Coloured
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Rain-sensing WipersYes
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Interior Door HandlesChrome
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Door PocketsFront & Rear
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Side Window BlindsRear - electric
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Boot-lid OpenerElectric Opening and Closing
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Rear Windshield BlindElectric
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Sunroof / MoonroofPanoramic Sunroof
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Roof Mounted AntennaNo
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Chrome Finish Exhaust pipeYes
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Body KitYes
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Ambient Interior Count6
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HeadlightsLED
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Automatic Head LampsYes
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Follow me home headlampsYes
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Cornering HeadlightsIntelligent
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Tail LightsLED
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Daytime Running LightsLED
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Fog LightsLED
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Ambient Interior LightingYes
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Puddle LampsYes
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Cabin LampsFront and Rear
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Lights on Vanity MirrorsDriver & Co-Driver
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Rear Reading LampYes
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Glove Box LampYes
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Headlight Height AdjusterYes
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Instantaneous ConsumptionYes
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Instrument ClusterDigital
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Trip MeterElectronic 2 Trips
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Average Fuel ConsumptionYes
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Average SpeedYes
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Distance to EmptyYes
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ClockDigital
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Low Fuel Level WarningYes
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Door Ajar WarningYes
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Adjustable Cluster BrightnessYes
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Gear IndicatorYes
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Shift IndicatorDynamic
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Head Up Display (HUD)Yes
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TachometerDigital
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Smart ConnectivityAndroid Auto (Wireless), Apple Car Play (Wireless)
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DisplayTouch-screen Display
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Touch Screen Size-
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Gesture ControlYes
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Integrated (in-dash) Music SystemYes
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Speakers6+
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Steering mounted controlsYes
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Voice CommandYes
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GPS Navigation SystemYes
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Bluetooth CompatibilityPhone & Audio Streaming
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Aux CompatibilityYes
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AM/FM RadioYes
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USB CompatibilityYes
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Wireless ChargerYes
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Head Unit SizeNot Available
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iPod CompatibilityYes
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Internal Hard-driveYes
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CD PlayerNo
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Battery Warranty (Kilometres)No
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Warranty (Years)3
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Warranty (Kilometres)Unlimited
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Seat AdjustmentNo