THE ICON OF GRAN PERFORMANCE.

THE BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ.

THE ICON OF GRAN PERFORMANCE.The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé.

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03. Jun 2019

Originating from a vision, built from ambition – the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé embodies an unprecedented symbiosis of sophistication and athleticism. It symbolizes a new, independent form of the avant-garde while bringing together two opposite worlds: modern luxury and classic motor racing. For the first time ever, the inexhaustible potential of an M automobile meets the passionate flamboyance of the BMW luxury class. And it is precisely this sense of suspense that makes the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé what it is: a new dimension of desirability.

01 Symbiosis of High-Class and High-Performance
02 Exclusive and iridescent paint finish Salève Vert
03 Yellow light signature inspired by the M8 GTE
04 Elegant 4-door coupé with a dynamic character
05 Fascinating vision of the design of the 8 Series

THE ICON. FROM EVERY ANGLE.

Experience 360°

THE ICON. FROM EVERY ANGLE.

Experience 360°

A strong character combining high class and high performance: with its long bonnet, flowing roof line and short rear, the four-door Gran Coupé forms an exceptionally stylish and at the same time extremely sporty coupé silhouette. An overwhelming presence that is additionally reinforced by the exclusive graduated paint finish in Salève Vert. Depending on the angle of view, it changes from an elegant green to a greenish-blue. Viewed individually, the various hues create an impression of luxury and elegance while the interplay of colours created when light strikes directly is reminiscent of polar lights – giving the vehicle an incomparable aura.

Unique Paint Finish reminds of the northern lights

The special paint finish is undoubtedly a highlight of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé. If this extravagant colour reminds you of the northern lights, then you're in the right place: Depending on the light, Salève Vert shines like the night sky in the far north. But where can you best observe this unique natural spectacle? Here are the eight best locations in the world.

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"The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is intended to cause a stir, to polarise – to move emtionally. With this vehicle, we are aiming to reach people who are in search of something special and wish to set themselves apart from the masses. With this vehicle, BMW M is unmistakably bringing luxury out of the ‘comfort zone’."
Domagoj Dukec, Head of Design BMW.

IN THE FASTEST LAP OF LUXURY.

More striking with each contradiction, more exclusive with each detail: the iconic M design elements of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé showcase the unique character of the vehicle in a matt gold. Along the sporty coupé silhouette, distinctive elements such as the frame of the M double-bar kidney grille, the M gills, the M brake callipers and the M twin tailpipes testify to its ambitions. It hugs the road on unique 21” M light-alloy wheels with star-shaped double spokes featuring a two-tone gold and black finish. An expressive contrast to the exclusive paint finish – and proof that opposites not only attract but also complement each other perfectly.

MATT GOLD

is the colour in which the iconic M design elements of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé shine. They raise the exclusive character of this sporty coupé silhouette to the maximum.

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ.

GOLD-COLOURED M DOUBLE-BAR KIDNEY GRILLE.

Undoubtedly, the M double-bar kidney grille is one of the most iconic design elements of a BMW M. With the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé, the designers took this one step further and added a matt gold finish to the kidney frame, giving the front end of the car extra exclusivity.

YELLOW LED SIGNATURE LIGHTS.

Within the headlamps of the long-range M8 GTE racing car lies its signature yellow
lighting technology, which represents a dynamic, hexagonal interpretation of its characteristic four-eyed face, combining elements of modern racing with luxurious sophistication.

UNIQUE M LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS.

The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is supported on the road by unique M light-alloy wheels. The star-shaped gold-and-black double spokes deliver an extravagant finishing touch. Meanwhile, the vehicle’s BMW M Carbon Compound brake also boasts a matt gold finish.

SALÈVE VERT PAINT FINISH.

The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé shines like a diamond in the ice due to its Salève Vert paint finish, which shimmers from green to greyish blue depending on the light, much like the ‘Aurora Borealis’ which inspired it. The colour gives the vehicle an unrivalled presence.

GOLD-COLOURED M TWIN TAILPIPES.

Inexhaustible power with an avant-garde touch. Thanks to their matte gold finish, the M twin tailpipes on the rear of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé represent just how much potential there is in BMW M's new luxury class.

1. GOLD-COLOURED M DOUBLE-BAR KIDNEY GRILLE.
Undoubtedly, the M double-bar kidney grille is one of the most iconic design elements of a BMW M. With the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé, the designers took this one step further and added a matt gold finish to the kidney frame, giving the front end of the car extra exclusivity.
2. YELLOW LED SIGNATURE LIGHTS.
Within the headlamps of the long-range M8 GTE racing car lies its signature yellow
lighting technology, which represents a dynamic, hexagonal interpretation of its characteristic four-eyed face, combining elements of modern racing with luxurious sophistication.
3. UNIQUE M LIGHT-ALLOY WHEELS.
The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is supported on the road by unique M light-alloy wheels. The star-shaped gold-and-black double spokes deliver an extravagant finishing touch. Meanwhile, the vehicle’s BMW M Carbon Compound brake also boasts a matt gold finish.
4. SALÈVE VERT PAINT FINISH.
The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé shines like a diamond in the ice due to its Salève Vert paint finish, which shimmers from green to greyish blue depending on the light, much like the ‘Aurora Borealis’ which inspired it. The colour gives the vehicle an unrivalled presence.
5. GOLD-COLOURED M TWIN TAILPIPES.
Inexhaustible power with an avant-garde touch. Thanks to their matte gold finish, the M twin tailpipes on the rear of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé represent just how much potential there is in BMW M's new luxury class.

"The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé fuses the DNA of BMW M with the luxurious aspiration of the BMW 8 Series into one new expressive statement, a personality with passion and character."
Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President BMW Group Design.

TIMELESS DESIGN LANGUAGE.

Some precise character lines: The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé forms a unique coupé silhouette with its long bonnet, flowing roofline and short rear end. A timeless design that evokes the natural world. One thing is certain: just like the exterior design of the Concept Gran Coupé, the most beautiful and mighty landscapes in the far north leave a lasting impression.

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ELEGANCE MEETS POWERFUL PRECISION.

The front of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé already provides a tangible vision of the design language in the forthcoming BMW 8 Series. The graphic clearly shows the face of the 8 Series – in the Gran Coupé this DNA fuses with light technology inspired by the BMW M8 GTE endurance grand tourer, which takes a hexagonal interpretation of the classic four-eye visage created by the headlights. In this way, the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé combines the aspiration of the BMW luxury class with classic racing sport design that sweeps systematically over the flowing roof line through to the rear lights.

Maximum speed, the highest performance dynamics: those who seek superiority make no compromises. The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé makes no secret of that: the lighting technology inspired by the long-distance racing car BMW M8 GTE is a clear indication of the racing DNA of the vehicle. Speed, dynamism and extraordinary power are also considered the most valuable assets in nature, as only those who can draw on these qualities are superior to their opponents.

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IN THE SIGN OF LUXURY.

Simply take the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé with you now: open the Wallet app on your smartphone and scan the following QR code or click on the appropriate button on your smartphone to add the elegant coupé to your Wallet. This way you can stay up to date and experience the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé at close quarters – from concept to icon.

1. Scan QR code / press button

2. Save the BMW Concept 8 Series in the Wallet

3. Stay informed wherever and whenever you want

THE ICON OF GRAN PERFORMANCE.

THE BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ.

BMW M MEETS LUXURY

THE ICON. FROM EVERY ANGLE.

THE ICON. FROM EVERY ANGLE.

A UNIQUE APPEARANCE.

IN THE FASTEST LAP OF LUXURY.

MATT GOLD

THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ.