Tom Bush BMW Jacksonville

Oct 6, 2022

Are you looking for a luxurious, classy, and powerful car? Then look no further than the 2022 BMW 8 Series. This sports car has a gorgeous exterior and the latest infotainment and driver-help technology. Here are some of the most important details about this new car.

Meet the 2022 BMW 8 Series

1. Exterior and Interior

The ’22 BMW 8 Series is offered in 840i, M850i, Alpina B8, and M8 Competition trim configurations. All trims except the Alpina B8 come as four-door sedans and two-door coupe, convertible body styles. Its length, height, and overall width with mirrors measure 200.3, 55.4, and 84.1 inches, respectively. Drivers have several exterior color paint options to choose from, including alpine white, Barcelona blue metallic, bluestone metallic, mineral white metallic, and so much more.

It seats four or five occupants, depending on the trim configuration. Interior comfort features include keyless ignition, a universal remote transmitter, front seatback storage, four-zone climate control, and air filtration.

2.  Powertrain Options

Under the hood, the base engine is a turbocharged I-6 that delivers 335 horsepower and 368 lb. feet of torque. Its fuel efficiency rates are 20-23 in the city and 27-30 mpg on the highway. The other powerplant is a 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that produces 523 horsepower and 553 lb. feet of torque and has a fuel efficiency rate of 17/24-25 mpg city/highway.

Another 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 cranks 612 horsepower and 590 lb. feet of torque. It gets a fuel efficiency of 17/24 mpg city highway. The final option is still the same type of engine that produces 617 horsepower and 553 lb. feet of torque. It gets 15/21 mpg city/highway.

3. Infotainment and Connectivity

Every 8 Series comes with BMW’s iDrive infotainment system, which features a 10.2-inch display at the central part of the dashboard and a 12.3-inch digital cluster behind the steering wheel. The screen is compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other standard features are satellite radio, Bluetooth connection, and a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system.

Infotainment features offered as upgrades are wireless smartphone charging, hand gesture recognition, and a 16-speaker Bowers and Wilkins sound system.

4. Driver-Assistance Features

Your new 8 Series has loads of standard driver-assistance features to enhance your peace of mind while on the road. They include forward collision warning, auto emergency braking, driver drowsiness monitoring, adaptive pivoting headlights, and lane departure warning. The available blind spot monitor detects cars along the driver’s side and rear and issues warnings via audible, visual, or vibrational signs.

The adaptive cruise control automatically adjusts a car’s speed to ensure it maintains a safer distance from the vehicles in front.

The all-new 8 Series offers an impressively smooth and quiet ride. Also, it has a comfy interior and robust engine options to take you wherever you wish to explore. Visit us at Tom Bush BMW today to choose your preferred 8 Series trim.