Ritzy and opulent, grand tourers offer the most accomplished automotive experience, granting a balance of sheer power, luxury, and comfort. For ones with a greater desire for freedom, each journey gets even more majestic without a roof. Nearly five decades after the 507 ambitiously entered the US market, BMW saw its chance to present its vision of a true grand touring convertible. In the zenith of retro-modern design, the Bavarian company offered the BMW Z8, a modern homage to its most exquisite classic.
Finally, BMW had an open-top grand tourer to come after the legendary 507 and match contemporary competition from Italy, Britain, and Germany. This is a story about V8 grand touring done the Teutonic way.
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