The Gentleman Magazine Issue 15 | June 2019 | Page 41

The new BMW M850i xDrive Convertible gets 20-inch M
light-alloy wheels. These standard cast aluminium wheels
in a Frozen Cerium Grey metallic finish have 245/35 R20
high-performance tyres at the front and 275/30 R20 high-
performance tyres at the rear. The tyres have been specially
developed for the BMW 8 Series models. The new BMW 840d
xDrive Convertible is fitted with 20-inch M light-alloy wheels
with 245/35 R20 tyres at the front and 275/30 R20 tyres at the
rear. If customers opt for the M Technic Sport Package instead,
the BMW 840d xDrive Convertible get high-performance
tyres.
Intuitive operation and flawless connectivity: BMW Operating
System 7.0 and the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
The new BMW 8 Series Convertible comes as standard with the
BMW Live Cockpit Professional. This includes a navigation and
multimedia system, a fully digital, high-resolution instrument
cluster behind the steering wheel with a screen diagonal of
12.3-inches and a Control Display measuring 10.25-inches
across. The new BMW Operating System 7.0 stands out with its
cutting-edge, digital functions tailored precisely to the driver’s
requirements. When it comes to intuitive operation options,
drivers can choose from touchscreen functionality via the
Control Display, the iDrive Controller, buttons on the steering
wheel and voice control.
This features elements drivers are accustomed to, such as
Remote Services, Real Time Traffic Information, but with the
addition of Concierge Services and Apple CarPlay Preparation.
Apple CarPlay Preparation will now be standard on all new
BMW 8 Series Convertible models. This service will be
included for 1 year from build and is then renewable via the
BMW ConnectedDrive portal thereafter, at either 1 year, 3 years
or lifetime subscriptions. Another element of the operating
system is the BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant. Activated by
the voice prompt “Hey BMW”, this digital companion assists
the driver in operating the car’s functions and gains more
skills all the time thanks to seamless updates via the Remote
Software Upgrade facility.
Additional digital functionality featured as standard, includes
On-Street Parking Information, Connected Navigation and
Intelligent Vehicle Functionality, which learns drivers habits
and learns rules as part of the BMW Intelligent Personal
Assistant.
The all-new BMW 8 Series Convertible is on sale now, with
OTR prices starting from £83,295 (BMW 840d xDrive
Convertible) or £107,100 (BMW M850i xDrive Convertible)
As part of BMW Live Cockpit Professional the new BMW 8
Series Convertible includes a host of connected Services as
standard, Emergency Call, Teleservices, Over the air and USB
map updates, BMW App connectivity and Intelligent Voice
assistants. In addition to this we see the introduction of the
BMW Connected Package Professional as standard.
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