BMW To Kill 8-Sequence Coupe And Cabrio And Introduce An Electrical Gran Coupe For Subsequent Gen, Claims Report

It’s no secret that enormous coupes and convertibles don’t promote in addition to they used to, so the information that the BMW 8-Sequence’ destiny is up within the air isn’t all that stunning. Nevertheless, a brand new rumor means that the collection is not going to solely return for one more technology, but additionally that that mannequin might be electrical.

As an alternative of the three physique types presently occupying the 8-Sequence vary (Coupe, Gran Coupe, Convertible), citing unnamed sources with a “good observe file”, BMWBlog is reporting that this electrical model might be supplied solely as a Gran Coupe.

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The automotive, whose tentative inside designation is G77, would theoretically enter manufacturing in 2026, and journey on the identical versatile CLAR platform that underpins the brand new 7-Sequence and i7 (in addition to the present 8-Sequence). There may be the possibility that it may use BMW‘s Neue Klasse platform, which is slated to roll out in 2025, however BMWBlog believes that through the use of the CLAR structure, the German model would have extra flexibility with the powertrain choices ought to there be a last-minute change because of market demand.

Of all of the automobiles in BMW’s lineup, we may see the 8-Sequence having some success as an EV. For one, the automotive already has a excessive value to entry, so though electrical automobiles are usually pricier than their gas-powered counterparts, the distinction may not be that a lot for the 8-Sequence.

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Take the Mercedes S-Class and EQS for instance. Each automobiles’ base worth are over $100,000, however the electrical EQS really begins round $9,000 cheaper than its ICE stablemate in america. Moreover, a big automotive just like the 8-Sequence wouldn’t undergo as a lot from the added weight of EV parts in comparison with one thing smaller akin to a 3-Sequence.

It’s value noting that as of proper now this automotive’s existence continues to be only a rumor, however ought to it come to go, the electrical 8-Sequence Gran Coupe would compete with automobiles just like the Maserati GranTurismo Folgore (although that automotive has 2 fewer doorways), or doubtlessly the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT.