The BMW 8-Series lineup is growing as the company has unveiled the all-new Gran Coupe variant. The 8-Series has a familiar front fascia that closely echoes the standard model. As a result, the car has a wide grille that is flanked by adaptive LED headlights with laserlights. The Gran Coupe has a less rakish windscreen and a taller roof. The model also has two rear doors and a pronounced shoulder line. A panoramic glass moonroof will come standard, but the M850i xDrive Gran Coupe will eventually be offered with an optional carbon fiber roof. Compared to the Coupe, the Gran Coupe is 228.6 mm longer, 30.5 mm wider and 55.9 mm taller. Speaking of the latter, the model has an extra 86.4 mm of rear seat headroom as well as an additional 180.3 mm of legroom. Rear shoulder room also improves by 195.5 mm, while trunk space climbs by 19.8 liters. The cabin largely carries over and drivers will find a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster as well as 10.25-inch infotainment system.
Other highlights include heated front sport seats, ambient lighting and a 40:20:40 split folding rear seat. There’s also a head-up display, a wireless smartphone charger and a 16-speaker Harman-Kardon audio system. An assortment of options will be available including a Driving Assistance Professional package. It includes Active Cruise Control, Active Blind Spot Detection, Lane Departure Warning, Surround View Camera, Parking Assistant, Rear Cross Traffic Alert and Speed Limit Information. At launch, the model will be offered with an assortment of different engines including a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo six-cylinder that produces 335 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It is connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission which can be paired to an optional all-wheel drive system. With the latter option checked, the car can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, before hitting a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Diesel fans can opt for the 840d xDrive Gran Coupe which has a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine producing 316 hp and 680 Nm of torque. It is paired exclusively to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a standard all-wheel drive system. This allows the model to run from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds and onto a limited top speed of 250 km/h. Driving looking for something more powerful can wait for the M8 Gran Coupe or settle for the M850i xDrive. The latter has a 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 developing 523 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the dash to 100 km/h is cut to 3.9 seconds while the top speed remains unchanged. The United States won’t get the diesel-powered variant, but customers can opt for the 840i, 840i xDrive or M850i xDrive.
Powering the e-Golf hatch is a front mounted electric motor that churns out 115 hp and a max torque figure of 199 lb-ft. Power is sent to the front wheels via a one speed gearbox. Power is supplied to the motor through the 24.2 kWh battery Li-Ion battery pack. While these numbers may have been impressive during the time of launch, the Bolt’s immense range and greater power proves to be the makings of a better EV. Although the VW e-Golf is a fairly upmarket hatchback, the car’s few shortcomings (range, power) are also its biggest weaknesses. For an electric car to serve as a replacement for petrol or diesel powered vehicles, the question of range must be answered. As such, the e-Golf fails in this aspect. While the Chevy Bolt may not arrive until 2017, the American hatch has the makings of becoming the catalyst for the electric car revolution.
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