Production of the all-new BMW 8 Series Coupe at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing

Dingolfing. BMW Group Plant #dingolfing began series production of the new #bmw 8 Series #coupe, the sportscar that will launch the #bmw model offensive in the luxury segment. An amount in the low three-digit-million euro range has been invested in the site in Lower Bavaria in preparation for the new model series. A large number of digital innovations have also been integrated into the production process, including self-driving transport systems and smart devices.

Dr. #andreaswendt, head of #bmw Group Plant #dingolfing: “As the plant that builds the #bmw 7 Series sedans, #bmw Group Plant #dingolfing has outstanding expertise in producing vehicles for the luxury segment. We are optimally prepared for production of the new #bmw 8 Series #coupe. I am sure our customers around the world will love this luxury sportscar.”

Stefan Schmid, chairman of the Works Council at the #dingolfing location: “I am proud that we will be producing the new #bmw 8 Series #coupe at #bmw Group Plant #dingolfing. It will consolidate our position as a centre of competence for the luxury class and secure our site’s future.”

Smart material mix and flexible production structures

Intelligent lightweight construction, with a clever mix of materials, including steel, plastic, aluminium and carbon fibre, is used in the body of the new sportscar. In addition to the supporting structures at the front and rear of the vehicle, other components, such as the roof, doors, bonnet and the front firewall of the all-new #bmw 8 Series #coupe, are made of aluminium.                               

For the first time in a series-production #bmw model, the roof is available in carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) – which is also manufactured at the #dingolfing location in an innovative wet-pressing process.