Top Gear Bmw 850i
What exactly is a BMW M850i xDrive?A monster. A big, brash, flashy coupe booted up the road by a 4.4-litre V8 mated to a pair of turbos. A 1,965kg multiplex of screens, speakers and leather chairs.
The angular shape of the 1990s BMW 8 Series still looks attractive to our eyes. Richard Hammond from former Top Gear and now host of The Grand Tour liked the shark-like appearance, too, and he owned this very V12. Plant your foot from any speed and it's almost alarming how easily the 850i will fire you forwards, with a brilliant V8 roar as the accompanying soundtrack.
Five stars to BMW for the latter - finally realising that a decent engine note goes a long way to transforming a car's character. Given the black bag treatment, I'm guessing this isn't a normal review?Quite right. BMW will unveil the 8 Series in June and start selling it in November this year, but before they do so, they.
Subscribe to the Top Gear Newsletter Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter. Look out for your regular round-up of news, reviews and offers in your inbox. The First Edition 8 Series is based on the ordinary M850i - that means a 4.4-litre V8 with 523bhp, 0.
Top gear tests the bmw 850csi (jeremy clarckson) BBC, i do not own this video. Discover the 2026 BMW M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, with a 523 hp V. The 2025 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe is a more attractive way to haul four people than the traditional 7 Series sedan.
Sure, it makes some compromises in comfort. The BMW 8-series is the ideal grand tourer with powerful engine options, a sophisticated interior, and a top that drops for wind.