2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Review: The 523 HP V8 Facelift Gets the Illuminated Grille

2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe Review: The 523 HP V8 Facelift Gets the Illuminated Grille Description The 2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe received a significant facelift, honing its role as the sleek, four-door alternative to the 7-Series. The biggest visual update is the standard Illuminated Kidney Grille and a larger 12.3-inch central control display for the iDrive system across all trims. We focus on the powerful M850i xDrive Gran Coupe, which utilizes a 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8 delivering 523 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque, hitting 60 mph in a blistering 3.7 seconds. This model year also features aerodynamically optimized M exterior mirrors and the optional 50th Anniversary Motorsport badging (blue, violet, and red semicircles). Is this comfortable, stylish V8 cruiser a better buy than a Mercedes-AMG GT 53 or an Audi S7? We break down its luxury, handling, and practicality. Keywords 2023 BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, BMW M850i Gran Coupe review, M850i xDrive, 2023 BMW 8-Series facelift, Illuminated Kidney Grille, 4.4L Twin-Turbo V8, 523 hp, Gran Coupe review, luxury four-door coupe, M850i specs, 12.3 inch display, 50th Anniversary M badge, BMW M Sport Professional Package, M850i vs AMG GT 53, used luxury car, BMW USA, 840i Gran Coupe, Nappa Leather interior, 3.7 second 0-60 Hashtags #BMW8Series #8SeriesGranCoupe #M850i #BMW #GranCoupe #V8 #TwinTurbo #LuxuryCar #CarReview #POVdrive #IlluminatedGrille #BMWUSA #Bimmer #GermanEngineering #LuxuryLife #MPerformance #Facelift #Automotive #Auto #Driving #CarsofYouTube #SportsSedan #NewCar #V8Power #M850iXDrive

Added 12 Aug 2026