For the wealthiest segment of the planet’s population, crises either do not matter, or even increase their wealth — this is true, this has been proven over the years. Therefore, it is not at all surprising that in recent years, while the automotive sector in particular and the world as a whole have been shaken by severe crises of a very different nature, manufacturers of luxury goods, including premium cars, have recorded record profits. Visitors to the Sofia Motor Show, which will open its doors on June 3 in the capital’s Inter Espoo Center, will have the opportunity to see live the numerous premieres of luxury models that clearly demonstrate the best that the modern automotive industry is capable of.
BMW has prepared several surprises for the Bulgarian public, one of which is the fundamentally updated 8 Series, one of the noblest representatives in the model range of the Bavarian manufacturer. The G8 is offered on the market with three body styles — a coupe, a convertible and a four-door coupe with the designation Gran Coupe. The model is powered by dynamic and economical inline six-cylinder and V-eight engines, with the most powerful model being the M8 racing sportsman with up to 625 horsepower.
Another premiere at the BMW booth will be the new extravagant electric SUV model iX in its most powerful version, the M60, which has 619 hp. and 1015 Nm, accelerates from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in 3.8 seconds and travels 566 km on a single battery charge according to WLTP standards. Along with the iX M60, the i4 M50 will also be on display, an equally impressive electric vehicle with a dynamic spirit.
Audi, for its part, will show its updated flagship, the luxurious A8 limousine, which can be ordered with 6- or 8-cylinder engines, there is a version with a plug-in hybrid drive, as well as a sporty-elegant top model. in the form of an S8 (which will be on display at the booth) with a 571 hp V8 engine. For those who want even more rear seat space, a longer wheelbase option is also available. Other rather interesting novelties that the brand will show to the public at the exhibition is the work of Audi Sport — the brand with four emblem rings will present compact sports cars RS 3 and RS Q3, equipped with the company’s iconic petrol five. -cylinder turbo engine, winner of a number of awards.
At Mercedes, the focus will be on one of the representatives of the brand’s electric lineup, and who exactly it will be is still kept secret. Otherwise, visitors will certainly be impressed by the luxurious character of the S-Class, which has become a benchmark for its segment, which will be presented in the S 580 version with an eight-cylinder gasoline engine, as well as the impressive size and power of the Mercedes-AMG GLS 63 SUV, whose 612-liter biturbo “eight” has 612 liters. .With. and 850 Nm, which is enough to accelerate a heavy mastodon in just 4.2 seconds from 0 to 100 kilometers per hour.
The new generation of one of the most luxurious SUV models on the planet, the Range Rover, also known as the «Emperor», will undoubtedly be one of the stars of the Moto-Pfoe booth.
