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AC Schnitzer creates BMW M850i police street weapon

When it comes to the maddest Police street weapon, we have seen a fair share of them here in Australia, such as the  BMW M5, Mercedes-AMG E 43, Audi RS4, Honda Civic Type R and Tesla Model X. But here’s something fresh from Germany. Unveiled at a nationwide ‘Tune it! Safe!” campaign for …

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BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe unveiled

The all-new BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe announced today will arrive in Australian showrooms by Q2, 2020. Derived from the M8 Competition Coupe and developed alongside the mighty BMW M8 GTE endurance racer, the M8 Competition Gran Coupe is the successor to the previous M6 Gran Coupe. Sharing the same …

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BMW 840i pricing and specification confirmed

The BMW 840i Coupe and Convertible have joined the 8 Series range priced from $202,900 and $217,900 respectively before on-road costs. Slated to arrive in Australia in September, 2019, the 840i will join the M850i xDrive Coupe and Convertible as the new entry point into BWM’s flagship grand tourer. Fitted …

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BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe unveiled

BMW is forging ahead with its model offensive in the luxury segment with the unveiling of the 8 Series Gran Coupe, the third variant to join the flagship 8 Series range, after the launch of the 8 Series coupe and convertible late last year. Replacing the previous 6 Series Gran …

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BMW 8 Series Coupe and Convertible pricing and specs

BMW Australia has announced local pricing and specification of the 8 Series flagship, which is offered in a single M850i xDrive high-spec variant. Available in both coupe and convertible guise, the M850i will check into showrooms this month, joined by the limited run First Edition model this July. Pricing for …

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Ultra exclusive BMW M850i First Edition Coupe confirmed for Oz

The exclusive BMW M850i First Edition Coupe has been confirmed for Australia, with an initial allocation of just 8 unit priced at $295,000 each. Arriving in July and part of a highly exclusive production of only 400 global units, the BMW M850i First Edition cuts a fine figure in its …

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BMW M850i First Edition unveiled, only eight headed Down Under

BMW has unveiled a new limited production ‘First Edition’ version of its M850i xDrive coupe, with only 400 to be made available worldwide – eight of which are destined for our shores.  Setting itself apart from the standard range-topping 8 Series, all First Edition models are finished in a unique …

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BMW 8 Series Convertible unwrapped

BMW is forging ahead with its model offensive in the luxury segment with the launch of the 8 Series Convertible. The new flagship open-top sports car blends sporty driving properties with distinctive design elegance. Two powerful engines will be available from launch in March 2019. The 390 kW/530 hp V8 …

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BMW 8 Series Convertible begins testing ahead of early 2019 debut

BMW is undertaking development of a further model variant of the new BMW 8 Series coupe. With intensive function trials and test drives between Las Vegas and Death Valley in the USA, the critical phase in the series development for the upcoming 8 Series Convertible has now begun. The results …

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BMW uncovers all-new 8 Series Coupe

After a string of concept teasers and spy photos, BMW has officially taken the wraps off the flagship 8 Series Coupe. Staying faithful to the concept unveiled last year, the successor to the 6 Series boasts a sleek new design with modern sporting appeal, beautifully blended with an air of …

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This is how the new BMW M8 sounds! [video]

The revived 8 Series Coupe is BMW’s long awaited answer to the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe, which has largely been unchallenged in its segment for quite sometime. Revealed earlier in May in concept form and slated for launch in 2018, the 8 Series and the M8 performance flagship are currently in its final …

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BMW Pininfarina Gran Lusso Coupé Officially Revealed

First teased last week, the BMW Gran Lusso Coupé concept has been officially revealed at the 2013 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. The luxury coupé is a joint effort between BMW and Pininfarina. It features a long wheelbase, a stretched nose and a sloping roofline, reminiscent of the late BMW 8-Series. The …

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