The BMW 8 Series has returned to the German firm’s lineup after a near 20-year absence. A two-door coupe will be the first of three body styles that will make up the range, which will grow to include a convertible as well as four-door Gran Coupe by the end of next year.<br /><br />Auto Express was invited for an exclusive preview of the new two-door coupe, which is on sale now. Can it really challenge sports cars like the Porsche 911 and luxury GTs like the Mercedes S-Class Coupe?<br /><br />SUBSCRIBE for more great car videos: http://aex.ae/2gY9ABE<br />BMW 8 Series full story: http://aex.ae/2BWuRs0<br />Get 6 issues of Auto Express magazine for £1: https://aex.ae/2IEMFIx<br /><br />More Auto Express videos<br />Car reviews playlist: http://aex.ae/2gY4ViX<br />Mercedes E63 AMG video review: http://aex.ae/2gY45Db<br />Volvo V90 video review: http://aex.ae/2gY5pWj<br /><br />More on AutoExpress.co.uk<br />Top 10 best executive cars: http://aex.ae/2eDiPbf<br />Top 10 best performance cars: http://aex.ae/25P2yTm<br />Jaguar XF review: http://aex.ae/1O8i8NU<br /><br />Follow us<br />Twitter: https://twitter.com/AutoExpress<br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutoExpress<br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/autoexpressmagazine<br />Snapchat: http://www.snapchat.com/add/auto.express