2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe’s More Practical Interior Exposed, Nothing New To See

Two days ago the first photos of the all-new 2020 BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe surfaced on the web but they only showed the exterior.

Now it’s time to see the cabin as well courtesy of a set of new images posted by users of the GermanCarForum. For those of you who are familiar with the interior of the 8 Series Coupe and 8 Series Convertible, these photos will serve as confirmation that the Gran Coupe is part of the same family.

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The dashboard is virtually identical with the aforementioned models and that’s a good thing because the 8 Series’ interior features 7 Series levels of quality and technology. The 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and 10.25-inch infotainment system screen are familiar sights, as is the brushed metallic trim that adorns the dash and the doors.

This particular Gran Coupe model features a two-tone leather interior in cream and dark blue that looks really luxurious. The upper half of the dashboard is covered in leather as well while the headliner is all Alcantara.

The car features a 2+2 seating configuration but we assume BMW will (eventually) offer it in a five-seat layout as well — as it did with the 6 Series Gran Coupe. The fact that there are three seatbelts in the rear is a pretty strong clue. The 2+2 version features a center console between the two rear seats that features air vents, controls for the climate control system, and two USB ports.

Given the fact that the 8 Series Gran Coupe features a longer wheelbase than the coupe and convertible models, the space situation looks better for rear seat passengers, at least when it comes to knee room. Headroom does not look that generous given the sloping roofline.

BMW will officially unveil the 8 Series Gran Coupe on June 25 at an event held at the BMW Welt in Munich, with the auto show debut most likely scheduled for Frankfurt. The engine lineup will mirror that of the 8 Series Coupe and Convertible, including an M850i twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 with 530 PS (523 hp) and an 840d turbocharged 3.0-liter straight-six diesel with 340 PS (335 hp).

Later on, the M8 Gran Coupe and M8 Competition Gran Coupe will arrive with the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 tuned to deliver 600 PS (592 hp) and 625 PS (617 hp), respectively.