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      01-18-2015, 04:04 PM   #1
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BMW M8?

330K for a BMW is kind of too much..





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2016 BMW M8: The First Super-Bimmer Since the M1

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WHAT IT IS: The BMW M8 is the first supercar from the blue-spinner crew since 1981, when the last of the 453 BMW M1s were sold. The M8 coupe will feature a few retro design cues, but also state-of-the-art gasoline-powertrain technology. The structure and body  will use lightweight materials, such as carbon fiber, aluminum, magnesium, and even titanium, in pursuit of a 2760-pound target weight.

WHY IT MATTERS: As BMW downsizes its mainstream models and introduces electric cars, it runs the risk of degrading its sporting image. A car like the M8 would burnish the reputation of BMW Motorsports.

PLATFORM: The new M8 will be built on the platform of the i8, a futuristic carbon-fiber plug-in hybrid that uses some 5-series components.

POWERTRAIN: An upgraded version of the M5's direct-injected 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo, coupled to an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic. BMW engineers are talking 600 to 650 horsepower.

COMPETITION: Audi R8, Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, Porsche 911 Turbo.

WHAT MIGHT GO WRONG: BMW boss Norbert Reithofer is not a fan of this car, but the head of BMW M GmbH, Friedrich Nitschke, is. The top boss could cancel the project at the last minute. The reason: The M8 doesn't strictly comply  with BMW's 21st-century technology strategy, which focuses on alternative powertrains and smart connectivity.

ESTIMATED ARRIVAL AND PRICE: Due in BMW's centennial year of 2016, the M8's target price is 250,000 euros, or $330,000 at current exchange rates.
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      01-18-2015, 04:28 PM   #2
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It's wayyyy too much for an i8 with an M5 engine. It need a more exotic power plant for that price. Either a cutting each hybrid with 200 hp or so electrical power to support the 650 hp FI engine and ability run solely on e-power or a an exotic new gasser V10/V12 engine engineered and built from scratch. Otherwise I think $200k is about max for this thing unless they make it a 100 car run collectible to be placed collecting dusts in private museums.
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Year and a half old article... competes with the SLS?

Who knows what's really going to happen, but they (BMW) have said many times there will be no "M" i8. My guess is that they do come out with something cool for the 100 year anniversary though.
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The cutout grille on the front hood is an i car device. If it has an M5/M6 engine it appears it will also have an electric motor. It will scream.
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