BMW reveals Gran Coupe concept that’s more sport than saloon car
The M8 Gran Coupe – seen in public for first time at this week’s 88th Geneva International Motor Show – is sharklike, sexy, and won’t be made for two years
As expected, BMW unveiled the concept version of its M8 Gran Coupe at Tuesday’s press day at the 88th Geneva International Motor Show, which opens to the public on Thursday and runs until March 18.
True to form with many of the debuts at the show – an event that mostly prizes hype and design over actual driving machines – the M8 Gran Coupe is a purely conceptual exercise.
It’s meant to indicate the direction that BMW will go with its high-end 8-Series line: the company has said the 8-Series will take over the 7-Series as the new flagship family for the brand – the M8 Gran Coupe falls in the centre of that group.
“It’s about extending the BMW range,” said BMW head of design Adrian Von Hooydonk.
“This is the next step in BMW design language.
“We are not talking about engine power or performance figures, but I can say this vehicle will be very hungry for the road.”
What we do know about the new car is that it looks sharklike in the best way, and it looks fast.