BMW 8 Series (G14/G15) Prototype Breaks Cover

cbertels · 11-04-2016, 09:17 AM

I'm hoping it's the camo doing it's job. To my eye it looks pretty slab-sided and dull.

Geo_335 · 11-04-2016, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by gmd2003

Um wrong lol . Not this guy , I'm done with 4000 plus pound " sports cars " .

Most of us are. I was simply agreeing with the idea that BMW could probably do well in the market if they produce a car that looks, at least on the surface, like a decent alternative to the 911 base model.

Obviously Porsche will always and forever dominate that market

clbmw · 11-04-2016, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Geo_335

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Originally Posted by gmd2003

Um wrong lol . Not this guy , I'm done with 4000 plus pound " sports cars " .

Most of us are. I was simply agreeing with the idea that BMW could probably do well in the market if they produce a car that looks, at least on the surface, like a decent alternative to the 911 base model.

Obviously Porsche will always and forever dominate that market

Well it remains that BMW has neither a 911/GT competitor nor a Ferrari/McLaren competitor.

Either of which would be welcomed by many I expect.

clbmw · 11-05-2016, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

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Originally Posted by xlover

I dont know why to compete with the 911 for SALES the car has to be as good a sports car as the 911, really doesn't even have to be in the dynamic ballpark , If you surveyed most 911 buyers they are buying purely for badge/status/style. All BMW has to do is look the part and deliver on luxury and acceleration which is how most regular buyers decide if a car is sporty or not.

to enthusiasts it will not compete at all on the track or backroads, but will the average buyer really know or care about that difference as long as it looks like it could?

A concept based on the ideas and intentions of the CSL Hommage will be our 911 fighter.

Can you tell us any more ?

advantage20 · 11-05-2016, 07:47 AM

M4 CSL with aero body probably.

But at what price? When the M4 GTS is already overpriced and compromises everyday use yet gets its ass whipped by much cheaper competitors...

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 11-16-2016, 11:08 AM

http://www.motor1.com/news/128582/bm...s-convertible/

Some pictures of the vert.

scoobysaurus · 11-17-2016, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS

http://www.motor1.com/news/128582/bm...s-convertible/

Some pictures of the vert.

Damn they got rid of the independent rear window

more cost cutting probably..

c63er · 11-17-2016, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS

http://www.motor1.com/news/128582/bm...s-convertible/

Some pictures of the vert.

This thing is really sexy. A land yacht. But sexy

Maynard · 11-17-2016, 12:36 PM

The way Porsche has been trending, the best way to make the 'new 911 competitor' would be to reintroduce an older model, but with all the defective/recalled parts of the last 10 years; make every single item an optional add-on (passenger seat is optional - and did you want to add upholstery to that?); and double the cost of everything.

But I bet they are really aiming at Aston Martin - that's a real competition

Jason · 01-17-2017, 02:45 PM

Updated 1/17/17:

Verdict is still out whether this is the next gen 6 Series or a return of the 8 Series, but whatever it is it's big and sleek. Prototype coupes and convertibles were just caught undergoing cold climate testing. We'll have some video posted soon as well, so check back.

Next gen BMW 6 Series / 8 Series - January 17, 2017

Fabs///M · 01-17-2017, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by advantage20

M4 CSL with aero body probably.

But at what price? When the M4 GTS is already overpriced and compromises everyday use yet gets its ass whipped by much cheaper competitors...

U can't possibly think that could be an M4 ....

KGB_123_99 · 01-17-2017, 03:18 PM

Nice luxobarge!

dmboone25 · 01-17-2017, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by awt

Is this a trailer hitch mount? No 6-series (maybe except for the e24) has been delivered with a factory mount trailer hitch as far as I know.

That's the funny part - this isn't a 911 competitor, but you can drag the trailer with the 911 in it to the track.

cbertels · 01-17-2017, 04:45 PM

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The "ultimate caravaning machine" just doesn't have the same ring

FuriousLucy · 01-17-2017, 05:40 PM

It's a SIX 666. No BMW is currently a 911 antagonist/alternative. And an 8 would be, simply stated, more elegant, beautiful, and different than anything ever seen - remarkable, and not looking like something so protean..... The context of the photos say '6', not 8 - there is no 'Presence' of an AMG or Mercedes competitor. And further, if a competitor is present, what,if anything, would set it apart?

BMWKLR · 01-17-2017, 06:20 PM

Where is the anchor?

ciaranob · 01-17-2017, 07:03 PM

Prob just there to hang the emissions testing equipment off but who knows!

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

That's the funny part - this isn't a 911 competitor, but you can drag the trailer with the 911 in it to the track.

Fedie · 01-17-2017, 07:13 PM

It's gotta be badged 8, look at the exhaust tip is so 7 ish

S65V8 · 01-17-2017, 07:35 PM

paul allen called, he wants his megayacht back....!

Geo_335 · 01-17-2017, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Fedie

It's gotta be badged 8, look at the exhaust tip is so 7 ish

I was thinking this as well. Would expect a 6 to look more in line with the G30. That rear end, and the overall size in general, screams 7 series. imo of course. Let the speculation continue

YungDro · 01-17-2017, 10:17 PM

thread closed....

gmfive · 01-18-2017, 01:36 AM

Might be the next gen 6 series. For what it's worth, the M5/6 are quite simply peerless in their "category". Nothing else comes close as demonstrated by many returning members on here.

Taking the fight to 911 are things like the 570s. Roughly 200K territory where there are other options, as well like a used 458. Not e'one is a porsche fan boy here esp. the 911 body shape.

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