BMW is on a roll these days. Having launched the Z4 M40i just last week, the German automaker is now testing the convertible prototype of the new 8 Series under different conditions. The 8 Series is undoubtedly the most luxurious offering from the BMW lineup, so it was only logical for the company to explore the same formula in a different avatar. In 2019, along with the Convertible, BMW plans to launch a Gran Coupe version of the 8 Series as well.

2019 BMW 8 Series Cabrio Official Photos

The 8 Series Convertible was taken to numerous places for multiple tests. BMW even took it for a spin on the roads between Las Vegas and Death Valley. The main reason was to see if the car’s mechanicals and its ‘creature comforts’ can survive under extreme weather conditions. The car was driven through National Park in the Mojave Desert for an acid test of a special kind in heat and extreme dryness, and also let it stand under the blazing sun while the engineers checked the sensors, cameras, electronics, etc. The testing happened in temperatures exceeding 122 degrees Farenheight. The car was also tested in tight traffic condition on the Las Vegas Strip. Being a convertible, the challenges faced are a level up when compared to closed-roof cars. The car was taken to Death Valley for the dust-proof test and its soft-top roof mechanism as well. For cold condition testing, the 8 Series convertible was taken to the Winter Testing Center in Arjeplog. Looks like BMW wants to leave no stone unturned with the Convertible. Any other test remaining that you can think of?

About the 8 Series

The BMW 8 Series is undoubtedly a looker. It was launched in the 90’s and struck a chord with the customers back then, which prompted for its reincarnation 20 years later. Power is sent to all the wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission system. Speaking of wheels, the car will most likely get 20-inch rollers.

The car will also get LED lights with BMW’s Laser technology, air flap control, and adjustable grille slats, to name a few. The 8 Series gets a two-tone finish in the cabin, with all the bells and whistles you can imagine and ask for.

Our Take

Being a niche segment, BMW is publicising the car right from its development stages to build that trust factor in the consumers’ mind from the very beginning. While it has all the potential to beat the competition there isn't much out there in this niche. Whatever happens, we hope to see a lot of this beauty on the roads. Like it, or hate it? Let us know in the comments section below.

Further reading

Read our full speculative review on the 2020 BMW 8 Series Convertible.

Read our full review on the 2019 BMW 8 Series.

Read our full speculative review on the 2019 BMW M8 Coupe.

Read our full speculative review on the 2019 BMW M8 Convertible.

Read our full review on the 2018 BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept.

Read our full review on the BMW 8 Series Concept Coupe.

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