At major motor shows, car brands try to impress the general public with their latest models and concepts, and at the upcoming exhibition in Paris, BMW will be doing just that.
The German brand will be presenting four of its latest models to the crowds in the French capital next month – all of which come with high levels of driving and safety technology.
Here are the new models from BMW you will see at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.
Z4
After its unveiling during the Monterey Car Week in August, BMW has brought the Z4 roadster back with a new design and chassis – the latter being co-developed with Toyota. The two-seater is available with three engine options, with the top-end M40i model developed by BMW’s M Performance division. The Z4 is also fitted with BMW’s latest operating software, which runs on the infotainment system and digital instrument display faster than any other system before it. The new soft-top convertible goes on sale during the show, with deliveries beginning in 2019.
8 Series Coupe
If you’re after a premium coupe with stunning looks and sporting pedigree, then the new 8 Series might be for you. On display at the Paris Motor Show, the 8 Series will be making its market debut in 2019 and under the bonnet of the most powerful M850i xDrive version is a V8 petrol engine producing 523bhp. The two-door model is expected to be followed by a four-door Gran Coupe and an M version – with prices for the 8 Series Coupe starting from £76,270.
X5
Revealed in June this year, the new fourth-generation X5 will also be on display in Paris. BMW has given the large SUV a range of engines with improved efficiency and emissions over the previous model, as well as new technology, such as integral active steering, steering and lane assistance, and reversing assistant. The cockpit also incorporates BMW’s new Live Cockpit Professional display and a refreshed infotainment system that runs the latest software. Prices for the new X5 start from £56,710.
M5 Competition
As the pinnacle of the current M5 range, the Competition is an impressive piece of kit that comes with exclusive features to set it apart from the standard M5. Including a model-specific exhaust system, custom engine mounts and lightweight 20-inch alloy wheels, the Competition is also about lightness and high-end performance and with a 24bhp advantage over the standard model, its 0-60mph time is reduced to just 3.1 seconds. Priced from £96,205, it’s not cheap, but it is rather impressive to say the least.
