As we all know, the new BMW 8 series, as a representative of BMW brand large luxury cars, is deeply loved by domestic consumers. In order to further meet the needs of domestic consumers and deepen the layout of large luxury car products in the Chinese market, bmw group released the THE 8 X JEFF KOONS limited collector's model on February 17. Designed in collaboration with renowned pop artist Jeff Koons, the new car is based on the new BMW 8 Series four-door coupe, with a limited edition of 99 units worldwide.
Chiptzer, Chairman of the BMW Group, said: "The 8 X JEFF KOONS Limited Edition is one of the most laborious models in the history of the BMW Group, and it can be said to be a work of art, which can become a valuable collectible and can be galloped on the road around the world. "So, how exactly does the new car perform?
The body color combination is the biggest highlight
Joining hands with world-renowned artists to create art cars is the brand feature of the BMW Group, which has brought its first art car since 1975, and today, the BMW Group has launched 19 BMW art cars, which are created by 19 global artists based on contemporary BMW racing cars, rare sports cars and production models. Through these art cars, it not only enriches the cultural connotation of the BMW Group, but also effectively transmits the GENES of the BMW Group, such as passion and creativity. In this regard, the THE 8 X JEFF KOONS limited collection is also fully reflected.
The highlight of the THE 8 X JEFF KOONS Limited Edition is the body color palette, which blends 11 different exterior colors. The limited collector's edition requires 285 hours of polishing for multiple layers of painting per car, and engineers at the BMW Group's Dingefing and Landshut plants often have to use magnifying glasses for coloring, which means that only two new cars can be produced per week. The new tailgate also requires 7 different colors and 12 layers of paint, and the total thickness of the paint is less than 250 microns.
According to the official introduction, engineers use special computer programs and laser projection technology, lasers project the design pattern onto the corresponding body parts in a linear projection manner to ensure the accuracy of each spray detail. In order to meet the tactile and optical challenges posed by the multi-color paint surface, bmw group plant engineers at the Landshut plant have also developed a "multi-color" process for this limited collector's model to better meet the extreme process requirements of this model.
The inner design reveals a special identity
In terms of interior, the new car has a collector's own logo and an artist-engraved signature cup holder lid, and the seats are composed of eye-catching red and blue elements, which is also the color of BMW's high-performance brand M series, highlighting its special status.
It is worth mentioning that each THE 8 X JEFF KOONS Limited Edition edition has a certificate signed by artist Jeff Koons and MR. Chiptzer, chairman of the BMW Group, which contains the vehicle identification number of each car to highlight the sense of honor and scarcity of this work of art.
As for the power system, there is not much official information announced at present, and it is estimated that the THE 8 X JEFF KOONS limited edition collection will be the same as the new BMW 8 series four-door coupe, equipped with a 3.0-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, with a maximum output of 340 horsepower, a peak torque of 500 Nm, and is expected to introduce a light mixing system.
Comments:
As a large luxury coupe, the BMW 8 Series is destined to be owned by only a few people, and the THE 8 X JEFF KOONS limited edition collection is even rarer. The new car shows a good artistic appreciation through the unique body color design, coupled with the certificate signed by the artist and the chairman of the BMW Group, which is even more precious, and interested friends seize the time to consult whether there is a quota, after all, it has sold less than 100 units worldwide.