(July 14, 2019) BMW has announced the addition of the inline 6-cylinder 840i and 840i xDrive Coupes and Convertibles to the 2020 8 Series model year lineup. These models join the recently announced 840i and 840i xDrive Gran Coupes and the 8-cylinder M850i xDrive Coupe, Convertible and Gran Coupe models for the upcoming model year. Production for all 2020 8 Series models begins this month with market launch in September.

Pricing starts at $87,900 for the 2020 840i Coupe, $90,800 for the 840i xDrive Coupe, $97,400 for the 840i Convertible and $100,300 for the 840i xDrive Convertible.

The 840i lineup is powered by the latest iteration of BMW’s TwinPower 3.0 liter inline 6-cylinder Turbo engine. Weighing 13 pounds less than its predecessor, the new engine produces 335 hp between 5,000 – 6,500 rpm and 368 lb-ft of torque between 1,600 – 4,500 rpm.

This allows the rear-wheel drive 840i Coupe to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds while the added traction of BMW xDrive allows the 840i xDrive Coupe to reach 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. The 840i and 840i iDrive Convertibles accomplish this in 5.0 seconds and 4.6 seconds respectively.

All 6-cylinder 8-Series models feature an electronically limited top speed of 130 mph when equipped with all-season tires and 155 mph when equipped with performance tires.

The exterior design of the BMW 8 Series Coupe and Convertible exudes a very sporting form with an air of exclusiveness and sensual allure. Their unique aura is the result of a new styling language focusing on emotional engagement.

An almost fully covered underbody, active air flap control with adjustable kidney grille slats and Air Curtains including Air Breathers help to reduce the aerodynamic drag of the BMW 8 Series. Narrow exterior mirror bases, mounted directly on the side window weather strips help smooth the airflow.

The 840i and 840i xDrive models come standard with Full LED headlights with BMW LaserLight technology that are the slimmest headlights of any BMW model to date. Both light tubes are used to generate the daytime driving lights as well as the low and high beam, thereby creating the signature brand look at all times.



The greenhouse is sharply tapered at the rear, accentuating the muscular shoulder line. The elongated quarter windows terminate in a very tightly-angled version of the iconic Hofmeister kink “counter-swing”. The long, heavily raked rear window on the 8 Series Coupe is a classic design feature of high performance luxury sports coupes of yesterday.

The rear end is composed of sculptured surfaces that emphasize the car’s width and low center of gravity. The slender all-LED rear L-shaped light clusters extend deep into the flanks adding to this effect. Twin exhaust tailpipes with a trapezoidal design are positioned either side of the rear tail section.

The interior has been designed to help the driver focus on the road ahead and enjoy the experience of driving. The car’s wide center console rises up towards the instrument panel at the front, separating the driver and front passenger areas. This center space encompasses the audio control unit and its function buttons, the air conditioning control panel and air vents as well as the freestanding and frameless Control Display, all arranged above each other in a clear, horizontally partitioned structure.

The clear arrangement of the controls helps the driver to focus on what’s happening ahead. Apart from the gear selector and the iDrive Controller, the center console also accommodates the Driving Experience Control switch and the engine start/stop button, all arranged within a newly designed function cluster with active haptic feedback.

The standard ambient light feature emphasizes the forward-pointing lines inside the car to striking effect. Indirect illumination of the contour lines running along the center console and the door shoulders using precisely positioned LED optical fibers creates an exclusive mood. The color of the light can be changed via the iDrive menu. In addition to this, the Dynamic interior light function emits pulsating light signals in specific situations. These signals appear on the inner panelling of an open door when the engine is running and on the instrument panel in response to an incoming phone call.

A 12-speaker Harman Kardon Surround Sound audio system is standard while the pinnacle of the audio line-up is without doubt the optional Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.

This system features a fully active 12-channel amplifier with an output of 1,375 watts, dynamic equalizing and 12 partly illuminated speakers to deliver a beautifully precise and multifaceted acoustic experience which can be enjoyed equally from all seats in the new BMW 8 Series.