M8 AND 8 SERIES
BMW Garage BMW Meets Register Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read
BMW M8 Forum and 8 Series Forum BMW M8 and 8-Series General Discussion First BMW 8 Series Convertible Rolls Off The Line in Dingolfing

Post Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
      11-07-2018, 11:33 AM   #1
Jason
Administrator
Jason's Avatar
United_States
40317
Rep
21,232
Posts

Drives: F80 M3
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: USA

iTrader: (0)

First BMW 8 Series Convertible Rolls Off The Line in Dingolfing

BIMMERPOST NEWS
First BMW 8 Series Convertible Rolls Off The Line in Dingolfing
17
COMMENTS

November 7, 2018. Dingolfing. Four months after production of the new BMW 8 Series Coupé ramped up in Dingolfing, the BMW 8 Series family is joined by another new addition from Lower Bavaria. Earlier this week, BMW Group Plant Dingolfing began series production of the new BMW 8 Series Convertible, which will be built alongside BMW 5 Series and 7 Series variants on a single assembly line. The BMW Group has invested a total amount in the low three-digit-million-euro range in the new model family at the site in Lower Bavaria, strengthening Dingolfing’s role as the lead plant for the upper luxury-class segment.

Newly developed textile soft top

The driver and passengers on board the new BMW 8 Series Convertible are protected from the elements by a classical soft-top. The multi-layered roof stands out with its weight-minimising design and superb acoustic insulation.

The new BMW 8 Series Convertible comes with a black soft-top as standard, with an Anthracite Silver effect variant available as an option. The soft-top opens and closes fully automatically. 15 seconds is all it takes.

First BMW 8 Series Convertible Rolls Off The Line in Dingolfing



__________________
Check on the Latest BMW News
Become a fan of Bimmerpost Facebook
Follow us on Bimmerpost Twitter
Subscribe to Bimmerpost Youtube Channel
Appreciate 1
Wing Co239.00
      11-07-2018, 11:41 AM   #2
Brasko
#LSBM3
Brasko's Avatar
No_Country
1418
Rep
1,973
Posts

Drives: 2016 BMW M3
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Oregon / Florida

iTrader: (4)

Garage List
I'd rent one for the weekend, but don't think I'd buy it.
__________________


/// M3
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 11:56 AM   #3
///M TOWN
.
///M TOWN's Avatar
13119
Rep
8,300
Posts

Drives: M GmbH
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: North America

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 M2  [8.78]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Brasko View Post
I'd rent one for the weekend, but don't think I'd buy it.
That's what they all say, until it's time to give it back.

It's a lifestyle choice... Nothing more, nothing less!
__________________
///
Appreciate 3
dzu118.50
Dackelone10512.00
      11-07-2018, 11:57 AM   #4
Miko M
///M
Miko M's Avatar
United_States
6649
Rep
3,683
Posts

Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Wisconsin

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brasko View Post
I'd rent one for the weekend, but don't think I'd buy it.
Lol
Me too, its all personal preference
Mine Dad would love to have it, he had like 10 off them
I personally will never buy one
__________________
Life is too short...enjoy your life
///M
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 11:58 AM   #5
Saphirschwarz
Major
Saphirschwarz's Avatar
Belgium
1066
Rep
1,366
Posts

Drives: M2
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Belgium

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Brasko View Post
I'd rent one for the weekend, but don't think I'd buy it.
The good old "hot mistress vs great wife" dilemma.
Appreciate 2
Edinburra546.50
TYSP33D502.00
      11-07-2018, 12:41 PM   #6
Chris330
First Lieutenant
Chris330's Avatar
United Kingdom
210
Rep
389
Posts

Drives: 340i F31
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: London

iTrader: (0)

Looks ok, but I'd always be nervous buying the first off the production line - possible teething problems etc...
__________________
X5 40d M F15 - July 2018 - Space Grey
Mini JCW F56 - June 2018 - Rebel Green

Previous: 340i M F31 2016-18, 2015-16 435i M F32, 2013-15 330d M F30, 2011-13 Mercedes C250, 2008-11 320i E92
Appreciate 1
///M TOWN13119.00
      11-07-2018, 12:47 PM   #7
///M TOWN
.
///M TOWN's Avatar
13119
Rep
8,300
Posts

Drives: M GmbH
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: North America

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
2018 M2  [8.78]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Chris330 View Post
Looks ok, but I'd always be nervous buying the first off the production line - possible teething problems etc...
Year two or greater is always my preference.

I highly agree.
__________________
///
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 12:48 PM   #8
MSCD
Brigadier General
MSCD's Avatar
United_States
3185
Rep
4,031
Posts

Drives: 328i Convertible
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: PA

iTrader: (0)

Garage List
Love the blue! Diesels though!! I love it. Owning a convertible is just great.... and another car for daily driving is even better!
__________________
2012 BMW 328i E93 | Deep Sea Blue Metallic - 2015 BMW 328i F31 MSport Sports Wagon | Alpine White - BMW CCA DelVal
Appreciate 1
///M TOWN13119.00
      11-07-2018, 01:39 PM   #9
Wing Co
Lieutenant
Germany
239
Rep
441
Posts

Drives: BMW M135i & 911 GTS
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: The Mayfair of Lincolnshire & Bavaria

iTrader: (0)

I've had M-B, BMW and Mini within first month of production and ALL have been great - I personally think it is a bit of a myth waiting for production to settle down. My 840d is in production now and I'm sure it will be perfect. 6 and 8 cylinder diesels are wonderful and suit real World driving far more than high revving petrols. Even on the autobahn I've not been found wanting at 230-250kph (140-150mph). Europe is different to NA, we even like our cars coloured grey without chrome!
Appreciate 1
Dackelone10512.00
      11-07-2018, 01:54 PM   #10
firedown31
Major
United_States
913
Rep
1,427
Posts

Drives: '16 AW M3
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: NH

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by MSCD View Post
Love the blue!
Agreed! That blue is (sonic speed I believe?). Bring it to the next M3 please.
Appreciate 1
MSCD3184.50
      11-07-2018, 03:43 PM   #11
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
10,329
Posts

Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wing Co View Post
I've had M-B, BMW and Mini within first month of production and ALL have been great - I personally think it is a bit of a myth waiting for production to settle down. My 840d is in production now and I'm sure it will be perfect. 6 and 8 cylinder diesels are wonderful and suit real World driving far more than high revving petrols. Even on the autobahn I've not been found wanting at 230-250kph (140-150mph). Europe is different to NA, we even like our cars coloured grey without chrome!
In the US the target buyer for this vehicle would never knowingly come within three feet of a diesel pump let alone touch the handle.
__________________
"Drive more, worry less. "

435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 03:44 PM   #12
F32Fleet
Lieutenant General
F32Fleet's Avatar
United_States
3540
Rep
10,329
Posts

Drives: 2015 435i
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Southeastern US

iTrader: (0)

Car looks great!
__________________
"Drive more, worry less. "

435i, MPPK, MPE, M-Sport Line
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 04:55 PM   #13
einscot
Banned
407
Rep
559
Posts

Drives: '17 f80 ZCP, '94 d90, '13 x5d
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: tampa bay

iTrader: (0)

i'd get my siemens all over this if it came over here in diesel and in that color..
Attached Images
 
Appreciate 1
Dackelone10512.00
      11-07-2018, 05:29 PM   #14
Germanauto
Major General
Germanauto's Avatar
United_States
9666
Rep
6,075
Posts

Drives: Alfa Romeo Giulia, Rosso
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: LA

iTrader: (0)

Nice color.

I don't think any of the wheel choices for the 8er are good.
Appreciate 0
      11-07-2018, 07:18 PM   #15
DML
Colonel
DML's Avatar
968
Rep
2,017
Posts

Drives: 2020 Heritage
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Darien CT.

iTrader: (0)

Never mind the car, man that place is spotless.
Appreciate 2
Dackelone10512.00
FLOSS M385.50
      11-07-2018, 10:31 PM   #16
CP911
Major
United_States
986
Rep
1,241
Posts

Drives: '18 M240i 6-speed Coupe
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: NW Indiana

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wing Co View Post
I've had M-B, BMW and Mini within first month of production and ALL have been great - I personally think it is a bit of a myth waiting for production to settle down. My 840d is in production now and I'm sure it will be perfect. 6 and 8 cylinder diesels are wonderful and suit real World driving far more than high revving petrols. Even on the autobahn I've not been found wanting at 230-250kph (140-150mph). Europe is different to NA, we even like our cars coloured grey without chrome!
I agree. The most reliable and trouble free car I've ever owned was an all-new, first year 2005 Chevy Equinox that was a family hand-me-down while I was in college. 140k miles and never a check engine light except for faulty gas cap seal. Oil every ~7k miles, tires and brakes when worn, and literally nothing else was needed over all those miles until I hit a deer and retired the vehicle. Sometimes manufacturers do actually put their best foot forward to avoid horrible publicity from a defect (see Porsche 991.1 GT3).

Cheers!
__________________
CP911
Appreciate 1
Wing Co239.00
      11-08-2018, 11:36 AM   #17
brad850csi
Colonel
1310
Rep
2,349
Posts

Drives: 16 F13 M6 Comp
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Auckland, New Zealand

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by Wing Co View Post
I've had M-B, BMW and Mini within first month of production and ALL have been great - I personally think it is a bit of a myth waiting for production to settle down. My 840d is in production now and I'm sure it will be perfect. 6 and 8 cylinder diesels are wonderful and suit real World driving far more than high revving petrols. Even on the autobahn I've not been found wanting at 230-250kph (140-150mph). Europe is different to NA, we even like our cars coloured grey without chrome!
Do you find the M50d feels a bit stressed? I prefer the feel of the 30d and 35d over the M50d engine - although I've only driven the N57 triple turbo not the B57 quad turbo.

I personally wish they had kept the V8 diesel and I also wonder if it might be harder for them to meet emissions making so much power from only 3 litres, it might prove to be easier to go back to a 4.0 to 4.5l V8 and make less power per litre to improve emissions.
__________________
SCOTT26 "So as an admirer of the M5 and a potential customer of an M5 Touring. I would run naked around the streets of Garching if they were to offer one."
Appreciate 0
      11-08-2018, 12:07 PM   #18
Wing Co
Lieutenant
Germany
239
Rep
441
Posts

Drives: BMW M135i & 911 GTS
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: The Mayfair of Lincolnshire & Bavaria

iTrader: (0)

Quote:
Originally Posted by brad850csi View Post
Do you find the M50d feels a bit stressed? I prefer the feel of the 30d and 35d over the M50d engine - although I've only driven the N57 triple turbo not the B57 quad turbo.

I personally wish they had kept the V8 diesel and I also wonder if it might be harder for them to meet emissions making so much power from only 3 litres, it might prove to be easier to go back to a 4.0 to 4.5l V8 and make less power per litre to improve emissions.
Not at all. Believe me I've flogged it on the German Autobahns and it does not miss a beat. I've had a 30d before and that was good, the 50d is just - bam! I'm looking forward to the 840d as it is lighter and on paper faster - although you simply cannot use it due to traffic and fear of losing your license, unless on a straight autobahn. My X6 has averaged 32 UK mpg over 4 years and overall the way these 6 cyclinder diesels respond in real driving is great. My wife has a new JCW and although quick, you have to floor it compared to the X6, diesel torque v petrol HP.

Last edited by Wing Co; 11-08-2018 at 12:18 PM..
Appreciate 0
Post Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:43 AM.




m8
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
1Addicts.com, BIMMERPOST.com, E90Post.com, F30Post.com, M3Post.com, ZPost.com, 5Post.com, 6Post.com, 7Post.com, XBimmers.com logo and trademark are properties of BIMMERPOST