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2019 BMW

M850i

THE ORIGINAL BMW 8 SERIES enchanted drivers with all-wheel drive system through an
impressive technology, stunning styling, and mind- enhanced eight-speed GPS-aided
blowing speeds. After two decades of waiting, BMW’s transmission, resulting in explosive
flagship coupe has made its triumphant return. speed with little to no wheel-spin.
In addition, rear-wheel steering
While this generation doesn’t offer a V-12 like helps maneuver the coupe through
the original, the new M850i is equipped tight turns and maintain stability at
with BMW’s powerful 4.4-liter high speeds.
twin-turbo V-8—boasting larger
turbochargers, new intake ports, The interior is the best presentation
and a redesigned air intake. of BMW’s current style. The
completely digital gauge cluster
Even with fewer cylinders, is graceful, easy to read, and
there’s more power on tap: 523 customizable. With ambient lighting
horsepower and 533 lb-ft of and heated 20-way-adjustable seats,
torque, to be exact. Given its even the most discerning drivers will
4,365-lb curb weight, the admire the perfect blend of comfort
M850i is capable of ripping and luxury.
to 60 mph in an impressive
3.6 seconds. Efforts were In keeping with tradition,
made to keep the weight technology is a large part of the 8
manageable with the roof, Series ethos. The 2019 M850i boasts
doors, front assembly, and LED laser headlights, a heads-up
firewall all aluminum. display, and optional upgrade of a
Bracing for the cabin is 1,375-watt Bowers & Wilkins sound
made of magnesium and the system. The car is equipped with
driveshaft tunnel is carbon NFC, allowing any NFC-equipped
fiber reinforced plastic. phone to lock, unlock, and even
start the engine. There are multiple
In Comfort mode, the M850i collision detection features and
is smooth and silent as a driving assistance systems as well.
7 Series sedan. However,
Sport and Sport Plus modes The 2019 BMW M850i xDrive starts
transform it into a sensational at $111,900. Contact Braman BMW
grand tourer. Power is in West Palm Beach or Jupiter to
delivered to the standard xDrive schedule a test drive today.

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