2021 BMW 8 Series Coupe

If you're a BMW devotee or just someone that really appreciates a fun, capable, and luxurious 2-door sports car, then the 2021 BMW 8 Series Coupe will certainly impress. It's the German automaker's halo coupe offering and the superlative step up from the brand's smaller coupes within the broader range. Its commanding yet sophisticated aesthetic oozes capability and affluence, characteristics that tangibly materialize once behind the wheel. Two powerful engines, a slick-shifting transmission, and a masterfully crafted drivetrain and chassis accord the 2021 8 Series Coupe with some of the most enjoyable and proficient driving dynamics $100,000 can buy. It boasts a modern and extravagant cabin along with a comfortable and spacious cockpit, though the same can't be said about the rear seats.

As with most high-end vehicles in the US, neither the NHTSA nor the IIHS has subjected the 2021 BMW 8 Series Coupe to review, so it carries no official safety rating. It does, however, come with a decent amount of driver assists and active safety systems and benefits from the German automaker's penchant for reliability. Overall, the 8 Series may not have the same special feel that some of its contemporaries emit, but it's still a one-of-a-kind cruiser bound to turn heads and stir emotion.

It's difficult to ignore just how phenomenal the performance of the top-spec M850i is, but with its $111,900 price tag, it's more than $20,000 pricier than the RWD 840i. The base model shouldn't be underestimated, though, as it offers plenty of straight-line potential and handling proficiency, and comes nicely outfitted with many of the advanced features and tech found in the top-spec M850i. There are some options we'd still opt in, however, including the Driver Assistance Package for the driver assists and crash prevention systems, and the Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system for the added entertainment. Both additions will still keep the price below $100,000, if only just.