How is it handled?

'TheNatural and natural handlingIs the first impression. Moreover, he is quite sticky even in the corners, and he does not show any danger or pretense of bankruptcy. Even if a considerable lateral G-force is applied, this huge body is firmly pressed against the road surface and tries to bend.

The center of gravity is low and the tip of the nose is light, and the head goes into the corner quickly. I'm curious about how this feels like a V8 model, but at least this straight-six model feels great for winding.

PDCC in Porsche, M sports suspension with active stabilizer suppresses the roll moderately, and even a little early steering operation does not make it dull.

In terms of the amount of roll, it feels like a sports car with a solid undercarriage, but the suspension itself moves very flexibly and is very well damped. It is probably thanks to the active stabilizer that this contradictory performance is realized.

If you can enjoy winding so farA car that you can fully enjoy holiday driving and touring as well as daily movementI think.

And then...What surprised me most was the straight-line stability.The undulations in the long tunnel of Ashi are very tight and the road surface is undulating, so a car with a sweet undercarriage will be quite disturbed. So, this is the best road surface for checking straight-line stability,The straight-line stability of this BMW 840i is the best I have ever experienced.

It's not the best 3 or such an ambiguous expression.Definitely number one.

Just lightly touch the steering wheel and it will move like an arrow. It's hard to find such straight-line stability. Steering The steering feel is a little light, which is typical of modern cars, so at first I feel uneasy if I don't hold it tighter.

However, this is actually a wonderful sense of stability, and the steering is not taken by the swell of the road surface at all. On the other hand, the driver does not feel unnaturally pretending to be electronically controlled by the car, and the driver only has to put his hand on the steering wheel.

I was really surprised at this, and I would like to mention the steering feel of this steering as the most favorite thing about this BMW.

How is it different from Panamera?

The feeling of power of the engine varies greatly depending on the grade, so this time I would like to talk about the seasoning of the chassis and the feeling of handling.

The first thing I thought was different was the amount of information transmitted from the steering. Panamera conveys more from the rough level of the road surface. On the other hand, in the 8 series, we dare to filter such detailed information,Feeling that it is kept at the level of the road surface condition and the feeling of ground contactThere is.

Even if you compare the steering characteristicsPanamera has a solid feeling that makes the road surface feel closeris. Compared to that, the 8 Series feels like a thin blanket between the driver and the road surface. So, the ride quality and quality of the 8 Series are better, but if you think about running on a circuit, I think the Panamera is easier to maneuver.

By the way, if Panamera's grade is the closest to the 8 Series, Panamera's E-Hybrid is, and I think the farthest is GTS.

Even if the driver's seat is adjusted to the driver's position with plenty of space, the feet of the rear seats are wide.

In terms of comfort and comfort, it's an overwhelming victory for the 8 Series.

The rear seats are wider than you can imagine from the names of the Gran Coupe and the "coupe", and I think they are probably wider and more comfortable than the Panamera rear seats. Not only is it simply spacious, it is also very comfortable to ride. As expected, it is more rugged than the front seats, but it is still comfortable enough.

I sat in the back seat and had the driver skip the winding as it was,I'm really surprised that I was able to have a calm conversation with the person next to me without feeling any strange shaking or unpleasant G.It's all about.

Panamera has the impression that it is a car that gives as much comfort as possible to the "sports car" that was developed with the aim of circling the Nürburgring in a short time.The 8 Series is a car that gives the "comfortable coupe" as sporty as possible.I think it is a good idea.

The goal we are aiming for is the same for both cars, and we have reached that goal, but since the starting point of the approach is different, it would be nice if the driver feels different.

Sohyo (General Council of Trade Unions of Japan)

This is a car like a "sports coupe (sedan)".To be honest, I never imagined that the car would be so comfortable and sporty. If I personally buy a luxury coupe, I've always wanted to use a Mercedes SL, but when the 8 Series is so complete, I have to rethink it.

You don't need the solid feeling of Panamera, and if you want a faster car that is easier and easier, we recommend the 8 Series. If I choose a personal car to use for traveling such as work, there is no doubt that it is the first car to be a candidate.

That's how much I personally fell in love with this car.