# Next-Gen Coupe Designs BMW Unveils Its New 8 Series Gran Coupe By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-07-01 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/8-series-gran-coupe References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2019/6/bmw-8-series-gran-coupe-m850i-four-door-first-look) & [bmwgroup](https://www.bmwgroup.com/en.html) [BMW](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop) has made public its 8 Series [Gran Coupe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023) M850i, which will be a four-door car and is set for a fall release. The announcement shows a big change from the previous model, which was a two-door design. The new model is also 201mm longer and 70kg heavier than the 8 Series Coupe. However, the weight of the car can be brought down with available carbon fiber pars. The new model will have an $87,000 price point. The next edition 8 Series Gran Coupe is powered by a twin turbo [V8](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop) engine, that can car to speeds of 60 mph in 3.9 seconds, and produces 526 BHP. The new engine is coupled with a new 4WD steering system, which features active steering, which helps guard against oversteering during high-speed driving. Image Credit: BMW ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Four-door Coupe Designs:** The shift from two-door to four-door coupe designs in the automotive industry presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in car interior design, aerodynamics, and enhanced passenger comfort. - **Increased Vehicle Length:** The 201mm increase in length of the 8 Series Gran Coupe offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in storage capacity, flexible seating arrangements, and improved aerodynamic performance. - **Carbon Fiber Integration:** The availability of carbon fiber parts in the new 8 Series Gran Coupe opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in lightweight materials, improved fuel efficiency, and increased overall vehicle performance. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities in the development of new four-door coupe designs, advanced technologies for improved performance and safety, and eco-friendly solutions for reduced carbon footprint. - **Automotive Interior Design:** Disruptive innovations in automotive interior design can seize the opportunity presented by the shift to four-door coupe designs, by creating innovative space optimization solutions, luxurious and comfortable seating arrangements, and cutting-edge entertainment and connectivity features. - **Automotive Materials Manufacturing:** The increased use of carbon fiber parts in vehicles like the 8 Series Gran Coupe presents disruptive innovation prospects for automotive materials manufacturers, including advancements in carbon fiber production techniques, cost-effective manufacturing processes, and the development of novel lightweight materials with enhanced strength and durability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Precision Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-skytop.md) - [Grand Touring Automotive Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-concept-speedtop.md) - [Four-Passenger Stealthy SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gv80-coupe.md) - [Futuristic Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concept-xm.md) - [Updated Summer-Ready Electric Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bmw-summer-2023.md) - [Powerful Plug-In Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/550e-xdrive.md) - [Sporty Performance SUV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2023-bmw-alpina-xb7.md) - [Sleek Premium EV Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-neue-klasse.md) - [Monstrously Powerful Hybrid SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powerful-hybrid-suv.md)