Since the open-top vehicles are usually slower than their coupe siblings, most car enthusiasts prefer the latter for performance. Yet, the convertibles are somehow more attractive, and thus, there is a serious market for them, especially if they are fitted with high-power engines.

BMW reshuffled the nameplates in 2019 introduced the 8 Series as a successor to the 6 Series, and made it available with either a fixed or a removable roof, with two or four doors, and also with M versions.