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THE RETURN OF THE KING

Browse the 8 Series line
now at BramanBMWWPB.com
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TO THE UNINITIATED, THE LUXURY GRAND So renowned, the GT’s first generation was No matter the desired driving experience, in harmony to provide instant motivation at
TOURER segment may appear crowded. often referred to as a measuring stick years there’s an 8 Series variant to suit. The low-slung any speed, providing a confidence which belies
Despite the undeniable popularity of after its 1999 demise. 2-door is an aggressive cruise missile, while its proportions. The result is a consistently
utilitarian crossovers and brawny SUVs, the elongated Gran Coupe gains rear entries, predictable handling arc, aided by the
many of the auto industry’s biggest players The years between the original and expanded leg room, and an impressive cargo immediacy of the tenacious brakes.
still reserve this segment for their flagship current iterations have resulted in hold with the passenger seats towed away.
offerings; the models that pair power, a more balanced, more capable, and Truthfully, more of the 8 Series’ time will be
technology, and comfort into achingly even more beautiful wayfarer. In either Of course, the ideal amalgamation of style, spent in stasis than motion; a fact which benefits
attractive architectures hailing from all 840i or M850i xDrive guise, a 12.3-inch practicality, and all-weather enjoyment is only from its undeniable presence. Simultaneously
corners of the globe. However, for those digital gauge cluster greets the driver, found in convertible form. slick and imposing, a single unabridged line can
loyal to the segment, only one option who can digest its myriad of data via a seemingly be traced from front to rear. The 8
embodies a heritage of style, performance, high-tech HUD projected onto the front BMW’s driver-focused DNA is never far Series will neither be lost to anonymity either in
practicality, and driving enjoyment: the windshield, and adjust the ambient below the curvaceous exterior panels, and a parking lot or on the road.
BMW 8 Series. lighting to their preference. Supple the new 8 Series shines as the road tightens.
leather interior treatments and wireless Despite powerful six and eight cylinder Regardless of the chasm in time between
Recently emerging from a two decade smartphone charging are standard, but engines, horsepower and torque figures renditions, BMW’s bellwether has again
hiatus, the reincarnated 8 Series multiple headliner finishes, opulent have less to do with the experience than the rendered an entire automotive segment
immediately reclaimed its position as the crystal adornments, and nigh-infinitely intelligent all-wheel drive system and brilliant redundant. Unfortunately for its competitors,
alpha and omega of the sector. adjustable seats are available as options. automatic transmission. Both work this time it’s come to stay.

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