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THE RETURN OF THE KING












































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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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