How to Draw a BMW 8 Series

Here we show how to draw a BMW 8 series – one of the most beautiful and powerful BMW cars.

Everyone loves cool sports cars, and the team of drawcarz.com is no exception. In fact, we love fast sport coupes, and not only love to ride them, but also draw.

In this tutorial we’ll show the easiest way to draw this beautiful car, giving it a realistic look.

At the very end, you can choose to add shading or color to the BMW 8 Series, and you may also experiment with different wheel designs, which we will cover later in the article.

How to draw a BMW 8 Series: step-by-step tutorial

Step 1 – Sketch the light framework of the coupe body

Let’s start with the fact that with the help of very light lines we carry out the body lines of our BMW 8 series. At this stage, you are only setting the overall shape of the coupe, so concentrate on proportion and basic look. The BMW 8 Series has a long hood and a low, wide profile, which gives it a distinctive sporty silhouette.

Step 2 – Add the windows, mirrors, headlights, and wheels

Now we outline the details of the body of the BMW, such as windows, mirrors, headlights and wheels. These elements define the car’s main visual areas, so place them carefully, using similar smooth and light strokes. The side windows should be sleek and narrow, the headlights aggressive and angular, and the wheels large compared to the body.

Step 3 – Draw the details of the BMW’s front fascia

Go to the details and start tracing your BMW 8 Series. In this step, carefully draw the headlight, bumper, and hood lines. The front fascia is one of the most recognizable parts of any BMW. This luxury coupe comes in a variety of versions, so you can convey a specific type, adjusting the front elements.

Step 4 – Draw the smooth roof arcs of the BMW 8 Series

Now let’s proceed to the outline of the roof. It should be done with very smooth lines. Here we will execute windows and mirrors. The roofline flows elegantly into the rear of the car, a key feature of a coupe design. Keep your strokes clean and curved, avoiding sharp angles. This creates the aerodynamic impression of the 8 Series.

Step 5 – Shape the rear of the BMW 8 Series

The roof should very smoothly flow into the trunk, as in all coupe cars. Draw the tail lamp and bumper outlines. At this point, try to convey the horizontal stance of the rear, which emphasizes the car’s width. The taillights should be slim and elongated.

Step 6 – Add the side contours of the BMW 8

Now it’s time to draw the door of the BMW 8 Series. Since this is a coupe, we need to draw the door. We also draw the handle and lines on the body. The coupe’s single long door is a defining feature, so make it elongated and massive.

Step 7 – Draw the BMW 8 large wheels and rim outlines

The BMW 8 Series typically has large performance wheels with intricate rim designs. Start with precise circles for symmetry, then sketch the rims with either multi-spoke or sport-inspired patterns. These wheels not complete the shape of the car and convey its luxury and performance qualities. By the way, the article about how to draw a car described in more detail the process of drawing rims.

Step 8 – Add shadows to complete the BMW sketch

Without shadows, the car will not look complete, so draw some shadows on the body of our BMW 8 Series with hatching. Lighter hatching can define reflections on the hood and roof, while darker tones strengthen depth. These shadows can bring your BMW 8 Series drawing closer to a professional design sketch.

BMW 8 Series Video Tutorial

This lesson showed a simple step-by-step approach to drawing the BMW 8 Series, one of the most recognizable coupes in the BMW lineup.

To check your BMW 8 Series drawing and find any errors or unnatural parts, check your artwork according to this checklist:

• First, check the overall proportions. The BMW 8 Series has a long hood, low stance, and stretched body, with large wheels that should look powerful and luxury.
• Look at the cleanliness of the lines. This car’s luxury character comes from smooth, precise surfaces, so make sure your drawing looks polished and not rough.
• Compare the silhouette with the example. The roof should flow naturally into the short trunk without awkward breaks or flat spots.
• Check the wheels. They should be equal in size, sit correctly in the arches, and look sporty. Any imbalance here weakens the drawing.
• Don’t forget the rear. The taillights on the 8 Series are thin and stretched across the width, so make sure they convey the car’s wide stance.
• Examine your shading. Shadows should give volume, and have to be drawn with the shapes and forms of the car in mind.
• Finally, step back and judge the whole drawing. Does it read as a single, elegant sports coupe, or just separate parts? Aim for overall harmony.

If you want to continue, try experimenting with other views of the BMW 8 Series, such as front or rear perspectives, or practice alternative rim designs and body colors.

You can also check out related tutorials on how to draw a BMW M5 or how to draw a Bentley Continental GT, to expand your skills with different premium coupes.