Following its official preview last week, the BMW M8 Gran Coupe concept has finally made its way to the 2018 Geneva Motor Show with an astonishing design language and the company`s latest technologies.

The concept previews the future M8 Gran Coupe which will become the direct competitor of the new Mercedes-AMG GT. As the carmakers stated, the ‘M’ badge stands for “more”, offering “a look ahead to the most exotic and alluring variant of the new BMW 8-Series.”

Once it will arrive on the market next year, the future M8 Gran Coupe will join the high-end 8-Series in a quest to become the most technologized coupes in the entire auto industry. And while we`re at it, Adrian van Hooydonk, BMW Vice President, has also stated:

“The BMW 8 Series will take over as the new flagship model of the BMW line-up and, as such, combines unsurpassed sportiness and elegance. The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe offers a look ahead to the most exotic and alluring variant of the new BMW 8 Series.”

The design language of the BMW M8 Gran Coupe concept is extremely muscular and aggressive, dynamic and aerodynamically advanced. Domagoj Dukec, BMW M and BMW i Vice President of design, mentioned that:

“The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe is designed to stir things up, to polarise – it should move you emotionally. With this car we want to reach people who are looking for something special and who want to stand out from the crowd. Here, BMW M is unmistakably taking luxury out of its comfort zone”

We are dealing here with a long wheelbase and long bonnet, flowing roofline, aggressive winglets and intakes, while the portruding kidney grilles enhance the model`s stance.

The concept also features a carbon fiber roof, tapered shoulders, traditional four-eyed headlight design and thin LED taillights, rear bumper with large vertical vents and integrated diffuser. The rear end also comes with quad-outlet exhausts that make the concept stand out.

As for performance, there aren`t any details released so far, but from what we already know, the M8 Gran Coupe might feature a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, the same found underneath the new M5. The latter one outptus 441 kW and 750 Nm of torque, so expect more on the M8 Gran Coupe. Stay tuned and don`t forget to check out the amazing media gallery below!

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It is not the top of the line BMW M4 Coupe but it is an exceptionally well-equipped car, with all it takes to boost out your adrenaline – it`s about the 440i from the 4-Series, now seen dressed up with a carbon fiber aero kit and some new juice under the hood.

Equipped with the new power kit, thanks to Dahler`s aftermarket specialists, a well-known German tuner also specialized in BMW aftermarket programs, the 440i seen in the media gallery below can become more powerful than an M3 or M4.

At the exterior, the model looks extremely aggressive thanks to the new carbon kit, consisting of bespoke front lip, side mirror casings, rear spoiler, rear diffuser and rear wing. The model can also be had with a new sit of lowering springs and 20-inch alloy wheels.

Still at the rear, the technicians from Dahler have also equipped this BMW 440i with a special exhaust system, which increases the car`s engine note and boost up its power. However, it is their special level power kits that make it a real monster in terms of performance. All three levels of power are available for the Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe.

The tuner`s Level 1 power kit comes with 375 horsepower and 560 Nm of torque, quite significant from the stock 321 horsepower. Level 2 is even more impressive – 394 horsepower and 580 Nm of torque, while the third level fires up no less than 409 horsepower and impressive 610 Nm of torque.

For the latest level, the technicians have removed the speed limiter, so we are expecting something around 310 km/h. What is also important, all three levels of power meet the Euro 6 regulations, being also EU-homologated.

As for new interior changes, for extra cash, all three variants can also be customized with different tweaks, like leather upholstery, contrast stitching and some additional items from BMW`s M Performance Parts.

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All products from BMW are exquisite and comes with their own distinctive personality, but when such models become the subjects of a tuning house, then the result can be really amazing.

The BMW 6-Series is another extraordinary piece of German engineering, the real proof that high-class is still the main philosophy that guides BMW into remaining one of the best carmakers in the auto industry. The 6-Series Gran Coupe 640i below is the perfect example on that matter.

The model in question has received some cool stuff from Prestige Auto Couture, which makes it the perfect candidate for the below photo session. It looks extremely aggressive and standout with the new wheels from Vossen Wheels and new body parts from the aforementioned tuning company.

The car`s main highlight remains the new set of wheels, which increases its overall aggressive looks and meaner personality.

We are looking here at the Vossen VPS-306 forged alloys, as well as the new ST Suspension lowering springs which lower the car`s ride height for increased stance and better stability and handling on the road.

As for the car`s powertrain under the hood, this lad here is a real monster, coming with a 3.0-liter BMW TwinPower Turbo inline straight-six engine, developing 320 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque. The mill also features a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control Double-VANOS and Valvetronic, adding another cool ingredient – high-precision direct injection, which makes it extremely fast.

We are looking here at a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h delivered in just 5.4 seconds, at a top speed of 250 km/h. The model also comes with a fuel-consumption of 22 mpg / 32 mpg (city / highway).

You can take a closer look at the car by admiring it in the photo session specially created by Gijs Spierings!

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It is not very often we get to see three extraordinary sports cars riding head-to-head in a cool drive which highlights their exquisite characteristics, from head to toe. And what better way to portrait the exceptional driving capabilities and fine aerodynamics than turning against each other the BMW M6 Gran Coupe, Porsche Panamera Turbo and the Mercedes-AMG S63?

Autocar has put those three head-to-head thanks to their similarities in design, interior tweaks, advanced architecture and sheer performance under the hood. It can all be admired in the video below. Enjoy it, but not before we took a closer look at all three`s main highlights.

First off, the BMW M6 Gran Coupe comes fitted with the Competition Package which indicates improve boost from the start. We are looking here at a pure BMW product with an evolutionary design and advanced chassis, with a massive 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 under the hood, which produces no less than 600 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque, being sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed DCT. That allows a sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds.

On the other hand, Porsche`s new Panamera Turbo is well-known for its exceptional capabilities and innovations in the engine world. The sports car comes with an upgraded 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, with 550 horsepower, being sent to all wheels via a high-performance ZF eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds, which is magnificent.

Last but not least, the Mercedes-AMG S63 is another monster when it comes to raw power. This one here features a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, churning out 577 horsepower and sprinting from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.7 seconds. The car`s automatic transmission also sends the power to all wheels.

So, we have got the official performance figures, which place our beloved BMW M6 Gran Coupe third place. It remains to see if those official figures on paper have anything to do with what we will experience on the track. Enjoy the video!

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BMW carmaker released the first details and pictures with the all-new 2018 4-Series facelift about a week ago, the model ending up in the news again in a new media gallery and some fresh details.

As we can depict from the media gallery below, the 2018 4-Series looks visibly changed in terms of design, and even if it keeps the overall style of the previous model, it does come with plenty of new tweaks, which makes it more aggressive and appealing.

The facelifted model in all its forms – the coupe, convertible and the Gran Coupe – now features updated front and rear aprons, full-LED headlights, wider and much more prominent air intake with sharp contours and standout bars, adding as well LED taillights, chrome accents or high-black gloss surroundings.

Other visual tweaks also comprise new bumper with huge grilles and sculpted boot lid, two exterior colours – Sunset Orange, Snapper Rocks Blueall, a choice of 18- or 19-inch alloy wheels, all features contributing to the lineup`s improved personality and stance.

The list of new mods include the interior as well. The cabin of the 4-Series lineup first includes a serious of new touches on the air outlets, control panels in the doors, adding the same high-gloss black trims on the center console.

There is also a mixture of Midnight Blue Dakota, Cognac Dakota and Ivory White Dakota leathers, along with Carbon Aluminum trim surrounding the entire area.

Mechanically, the all-new 2018 BMW 4-Series lineup is also equipped with an upgraded suspension with damping technology, adding improved steering setup as well, all improving the models` stability and driving capabilities.

In the engine department, there are two gasoline engines that have now been upgraded – the 431i with 248 horsepower as well as the 440i with 320 horsepower, both coming with an xDrive all-wheel drive system.

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The long-expected 2018 BMW 4-Series Coupe & Convertible and the Gran Coupe have been finally released just recently, all models coming as well in the first details and official pictures.

We are looking here at the facelifted models of the current 4-Series, all of them arriving in the United States as 2018 MYs, and coming with improved design and mechanical characteristics.

As we can depict from the pictures below, the models come with revised styling bits – updated LED headlights, front foglamps and taillamps, adding as well front bumper with new air intakes, revised rear apron, the new 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels, as well as two exterior colours, the Snapper Rocks and Sunset Orange – all contributing to a much more aggressive look.

Inside, the 4-Series lineup keeps the general design lines, but still adds new elements, like revised steering wheel pattern, instrument panel with double stitching, three new upholstery colours, electroplated aluminum and chrome trims and much more. In the gadgetry department, all models are now equipped with updated infotainment system with new interface, adding Multifunctional Instrument Display and much more.

Mechanically, the 4-Series lineup is now equipped with new suspension system which proves to be much stiffer while adding “sportier handling without any loss of ride comfort”. Also, the 4-Series Coupe and Convertible can also be had with the M Sport and Adaptive suspensions which increase their driving capabilities.

As far as the engine line goes, the 4-Series lineup will comprise an assortment of new four- and six-cylinder engines, both petrol burners and diesels, with power to range from 150 horsepower (in the 418 d) to a total of 326 horsepower (in the 440i).

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More and more tuners worldwide begin to test their skills on different BMW products, and that`s because the German models come with an extremely reliable design and powertrains under the hood that allow simple to complex power customizations.

The latest one to be seen carrying out an almost complete tuning package on the gorgeous BMW 6-Series was Wald International with their Black Byson aero kit, closely followed by the folks from Fostla tuner, based in Germany as well.

Seen here wearing the gorgeous Noble Gray Metallic, a rare body wrap from BMW Individual catalogue, this BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe is looking almighty with the Prior Design PD6xx wide body kit and a nice power upgrade.

The aero kit`s most highlighted parts refer to custom revised front and rear bumpers, front spoiler, rear diffuser with boot lid wing, side skirts and side sills, fender extensions and so on.

As we can depict from the gorgeous pictures below, our custom 6-Series Gran Coupe is also wearing the Prior Design alloy wheels, finished in Blue Metallic and wrapping extremely wide tires. They come in sizes of 245/30-20 and 295/30-20 front and rear and make the car look extremely aggressive.

Let`s not forget to add the mechanical bits, which improves its aesthetics and provides greater stance and maneuverability. It is all about the new Eibach lowering kit which lowers the car by 25 mm and 20 mm front and rear.

In the engine department, thanks to the fitting on the new power kit and sport exhaust system, the car`s 4.4-liter V8 engine is now developing 570 horsepower, instead of the stock 450 horsepower. No performance figures are known at the moment, but stay tuned for info on the model!

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The 2017 BMW 6-Series was long rumored and after some reports announcing the arrival of the long-expected model, some renderings showed up on the web, showcasing the Gran Tourer.

We are talking about some renderings signed by the famous designer Theophilus Chin, who tried to give us a closer look with the future 2017 BMW 6-Series Gran Tourer.

There is a mixture of design details to favor the Gran Tourer, details taken from the Gran Coupe, which includes a more inclined tailgate, fine glass surfaces, lower ride, but no roof track.

More than that, the 2017 BMW 6-Series Gran Tourer will offer a lot of luxury details inside, as well as some interesting tweaks, like the electric tailgate opening.

It is also said that the 2017 BMW 6-Series Gran Tourer will bear the names of G32 or the G33, being based on the 2016 G30 BMW 5-Series, the model also coming with some lightweight components that would make it lighter.

More details with the upcoming 2017 BMW 6-Series Gran Tourer will be known somewhere in 2017, when the model is rumored to be unveiled.

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The BMW`s new 4-Series Gran Coupe has just been unveiled for the first time at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show, of something that could be the next-gen of mid-sized sedan.

The model was first unveiled on the web a month ago, and now, the German base automaker is making its way through the Geneva`s stands with the 4-Series Gran Coupe.

The Gran Coupe seems to be longer than the previous model, the luxury car being 1,825 mm in width, 2,819 mm in wheelbase and also sporting a longer roof, making extra space for its 480 liter in the trunk.

The 4-Series Gran Coupe takes its power from its previous 3-Series sedan and 4-Series coupe, taking its throttle from the 420i version which develops 181 bhp and the 418d with 141 bhp, to the more powerful 435i to develop 300 bhp and 300 lb-ft, for a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine.

BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe comes with the standard rear-wheel drive as well as a choice of an all-wheel drive xDrive, depending on the auto dealers from the market.

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The long-expected Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe has just been launched at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show in full details and will soon hit the US market at the price of 118,225.

With the 2015 BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe making its own debut in the US at the New York International Show this April, the car will go on sales soon after.

The BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe will be available in the US with special features like a powerful 4.4-liter Alpina Bi-Turbo V8 engine, developing a good 540 horsepower and 540 lb-ft of torque.

The xDrive Gran Coupe is hooked to an 8-speed Sport Automatic Transmission with Alpina Switch-Tronic and all-wheel drive system.

More than that, the Alpina comes equipped with the high-performance stainless exhaust system with twin elliptical tailpipes.

The torque is given by the Electronic Damping Control and Active Roll Stabilization technology that work hand in hand with the all-wheel drive system.

The BMW Alpina B6 xDrive Gran Coupe has a top speed of 198 mph, as the car impresses with its effortless in throttling to maximum and making use of its powerful unit.

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