BMW Encounters Chapter 2: Ushering in a new era of luxury sports cars

Celebrating the art of fine car-making, luxury German motoring marque BMW ushered in a new era of luxury sports vehicles at the recent BMW Encounters – Chapter 2 event. Held at the brand’s Wan Chai showroom, the exclusive showcase set a new benchmark of automotive design with the unveiling of several cars: THE 4, a new coupé; a new luxury Sedan, THE 6 Gran Turismo; and a stunning flagship sport car in the form of THE M8 Competition.

THE 4

This latest BMW coupé builds on the traditional features fashioned by iconic predecessors that have captivated auto enthusiasts across the past century. Its aesthetics, though, are inspired wholly by contemporary design, be it the front kidney grill featuring an eye-catching sculpted 3D mesh design or the sleekly sculpted, elegantly contoured roofline.

Moving to the interiors, THE 4 comes equipped with the BMW Live Cockpit Professional, with the iDrive 7.0 and BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant granting lucky drivers instant access to a variety of vehicular stats and functions like temperature control, entertainment and navigation.

This new era of coupé not only appeals with a modern aesthetic, but it is also the first in its class to have its doors, engine lid and front wings made of aluminium- making it 20kg lighter than its earlier models. Adding to the list of improvements, is a performance with enhanced agility and lateral acceleration. Notably, its M440iA xDrive model houses a TwinPower Turbo in-line six-cylinder engine that can deliver a horse power of 374bHp which quickly goes from rest to 100km per hour in a mere 4.5 seconds with peak torque of 500Nm. Another impressive highlight is the M Sport suspension which brings promising driving pleasure with stiffer chassis, uncontested agility and precision handling – delivering a truly powerful driving experience.

THE 6 Gran Turismo

Next up is The 6 Gran Turismo, an innovative new sedan that oozes elegance and opulence with every inch. Placing the emphasis firmly on optimal comfort, it has been crafted with only the most premium of materials.
Ensuring you never need to ‘pack light’ on any trip, boot offers a capacity of 600L, which can be further expanded to 1,800L thanks to the foldable backrest of the rear seats. This luxury Sedan is also equipped with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder TwinPower Turbo petrol engine and eight-speed Steptronic transmission that speeds at a maximum horse power of 258bHp, while reaching a peak torque of 400Nm, offering a driving pleasure with a unique high-performance.

THE M8 COMPETITION

Rounding out the high-octane trip is the dazzling THE M8 Competition, a tantalising new flagship model that blends the brand’s iconic M racing DNA with the sumptuous accents of its luxury class designs. Stylishly elegant to the utmost, under the hood lies a powerful 4.4-litre BMW M TwinPower Turbo engine, which unleashes a maximum output of 625bHp at 6,000 rpm and goes from zero to 100km per hour in 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 750Nm. This top-of-the-line racing machine that classic ‘double-bubble’ roof design, one that truly enhances its dramatic sporting appeal.

From now until February 21, BMW invites you to explore a new side to BMW in its Even Beyond – Beyond Perspectives photo competition at the BMW Wanchai Luxury Class Showroom. Themed around angles, photography aficionados and can try their hand at capturing the unique details of the three showcased models and deliver their own creative touch through their camera lens. 

Participants can then upload the masterpiece onto their Instagram page with the tags #EVENBEYOND and @BMWHONGKONG or onto an assigned comment section on BMW Hong Kong’s Facebook page. Winners will have a chance to take home prizes worth up to ten thousand Hong Kong dollars including a Sony ZV-1 vlog camera (Value at $5,990), Sony camera gift vouchers and BMW lifestyle gift vouchers.

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