The Gentleman Magazine Issue 13 | February 2019 | Page 21

The dark accents featured on the special edition model are
complemented by 20-inch M light alloy wheels with a Y-spoke
design finished in Jet Black. Also included is the M Carbon
roof and an M Carbon exterior package as standard.
The exclusive interior of the BMW M850i xDrive Coupé
First Edition is also enhanced by specific BMW Individual
design features, a fine selection of colours and materials and
particularly high-quality equipment. A special feature offered
for the edition models is the BMW Individual full leather trim
Merino in the novel colour combination Ivory White/Night
Blue. The matching interior design features also comprise the M
leather-covered steering wheel as well as the BMW Individual
Alcantara roof liner, each finished in the colour Night Blue.
The exterior and interior design of the First Edition model goes
hand in hand with its outstanding performance characteristics.
The special edition model is powered by a 530hp, eight-cylinder
petrol engine with BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. The
high-torque V8 is combined with an eight-speed Steptronic
sports transmission that transfers engine power effortlessly to
the road thanks to intelligent BMW xDrive four-wheel-drive
technology and a suspension set-up perfectly tuned to the
vehicle.
The BMW M850i xDrive Coupé First Edition is on sale from
June and priced at £121,995 OTR.
Inside the car, BMW Individual interior trim strips in a Black
Piano finish located in the centre of the cockpit, bear the
lettering “First Edition 1/400”. Moreover, the Bowers&Wilkins
Diamond Surround Sound System and the Crafted Clarity glass
applications on the start/stop button, the iDrive Controller, the
volume control and the illuminated gearshift lever complement
the luxurious interior ambience. In addition, the First Edition
includes the Visibility, Technology and Premium packages as
standard.
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