Hot on the trail of its regular two-door 8-Series coupé, BMW has introduced arguably its best-looking car in the range - even sharper than the i8 - with a four-door Gran Coupé version of the flagship sports cruiser.
Retaining the sleek lozenge shape of the two-door coupé, a few subtle design tricks - and an extra 201mm in length, means you get a fully functional back row of seats and two rear doors that don’t require an expertise in contortion to enter or exit.
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We had the chance to check out the new car several weeks ago and in th emetal it's a proper-sized alternatives to the likes of the Porsche Panamera. Legroom in the back is plentiful for tall adults, while all the features you get on the luxury 7-Series are also on offer.
Arriving in Ireland from September, prices start at €104,060 for the 840i with 340bhp and €111,880 for the 840d xDrive, putting out 320bhp, but with 680Nm of torque. A 530bhp M850i xDrive version is also on offer at €163,300.