This is the BMW 8 Series convertible, the drop top version of the company’s high end coupe.
It replaces the 6 Series Convertible and swaps that car’s folding metal hard top for a more traditional cloth roof.
It goes on sale in April 2019 with prices starting from £83,270. That buys you a 320hp 840d xDrive Convertible, which will do 45.6mpg and 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds. BMW also offers it in M850i xDrive Convertible guise, with a 530hp V8 that will do 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds – but that one costs £107,045.
The roof opens and closes in 15 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph.
At 4,843mm long and more than 1,900mm wide, it’s a big car and BMW claims it’s a full four seater.
Neck warmers for driver and front passenger are on the extensive list of standard kit.
