So far, so good. But not many people will know much about the old 8 Series because it was discontinued in the late 1990s. It seems the V8 and V12-powered two-door coupés were not that popular at the time.
Will the relaunched BMW 8 Series be more successful than its predecessor? The proof is in the driving.
SINGAPORE (Aug 26): There were a few good things going for the new BMW 8 Series before I even started my test drive. The number 8 is lucky in Asian culture, and the car was officially launched globally during the Chinese New Year celebrations. Also from the images I had seen of the 8 Series, it looked fantastically sporty for a large sedan. On top of that, the 8 Series was first launched in 1990, the year I passed my driving test.
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