BMW M850i xDrive opulent and then some
What is it?: The two-plus-two BMW M850i xDrive Cabriolet is an opulent ride with two distinct personalities.
With the multi-layer soft-top closed, it offers the comfort of a coupe.
Hold a button for 15 seconds — even while travelling at speeds up to 50 km/ h — and it’s rendered topless.
The addition of air outlets integrated into the Merino-wrapped front seat headrests make the open-air experience enjoyable, even on a cool evening.
Why does it matter?: The M850i conjures up the halcyon days of the grand tourer, with a 4.4-litre twin-turbo V-8 that generates 523 horsepower, and more importantly, 553 pound-feet of torque at 1,800 r.p.m.
It drives all four wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission.
To ensure the right road manners, the M850i features BMW’s Adaptive M suspension, active anti-roll bars, variablerate steering, and active rearwheel steering. All, including the xDrive system, can be tailored to suit the tone of the drive. When is it coming?: The new BMW M850i xDrive Cabriolet will arrive in March 2019, with a starting price of $131,500. Should you buy it?: The launch of the BMW M850i xDrive Cabriolet blends the attributes of a true grand-tourer with the glamour of open-air motoring. It is opulent and then some.