Fast Lane: The BMW 8 Series coupe is back

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Almost 20 years after the retirement of the last 8 Series, BMW has revived the model number to supersede the 6 Series.

The M850i xDrive Coupe is a good-looking machine that features exotic construction materials, "double-bubble" roof contouring and the slimmest headlights of any BMW car to date.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on June 23, 2018, with the headline Fast Lane: The BMW 8 Series coupe is back. Subscribe