BMW 8 Series (G14/G15) Prototype Breaks Cover

IK6SPEED · 03-29-2017, 02:55 AM

because the 6 series wasn't big enough? I understand that folks might be getting bigger but from what I see the roads, parking spaces, and garages aren't really growing...

macca1410 · 03-29-2017, 04:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I wonder what this entails for the 6er coupe/vert, neither of which is nearly as popular as the Gran Coupe. I think they should just kill the other versions and make the 6er a Gran Coupe only. Have the 8-series be their big 2-door luxo barge.

I like your thinking and tend to agree.

Love my 6gc and will be gutted if no new model following the current F series occurs. They can't make the 6 any bigger it is already over 5 metres long. If they want to release an even bigger barge make it an 8 and leave the gc the same size or a bit shorter.

scoobysaurus · 03-29-2017, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

I wonder what this entails for the 6er coupe/vert, neither of which is nearly as popular as the Gran Coupe. I think they should just kill the other versions and make the 6er a Gran Coupe only. Have the 8-series be their big 2-door luxo barge.

Yeah, linking the 6GC to the 2 door models also caused the price to be way higher than its direct competitors such as the CLS and A7. Moving the 2 door models further upmarket would allow a hypothetical 6 series badged mid-size GC/sedan to compete more directly with the CLS and A7 while the 8 series coupe and convertible go head to head with the best GT's that the world has to offer.

This way, customers of the 2 door model also don't have to worry about the streets being flooded with 'practical' 4 door variants taking away the exclusivity that comes with owning a true luxury coupe.

Bosozoku · 03-29-2017, 12:16 PM

Looks like the prototype has the Active Air Stream Kidney Grille like the new 7- and 5-Series.
The grille slats are closed in the winter testing shots, open in the Nurburgring shots.

Fraggy · 03-29-2017, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 3s-a-charm

Eldorado!

Now that was a kick ass car lol.

LeckMaren · 03-30-2017, 05:55 AM

these two clips have been uploaded minutes ago:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pItMYLIt0Ng

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nU__xCBNi9o

almost sounds like an AMG

vik · 03-30-2017, 06:33 AM

Nascar

ron_jeremy · 03-30-2017, 09:14 AM

Hopefully this beast will also be blessed with the new V12

greekcs · 03-30-2017, 10:11 AM

That's a huge bitch!

ShocknAwe · 03-30-2017, 07:12 PM

I'd rather have an R8. Haven't seen anything inspiring out of BMW since they killed the E9xM3. File this in the ever growing bin of BMW consumerist trash.

YungDro · 03-31-2017, 09:17 PM

thread closed....

Eau_Rouge111 · 04-03-2017, 10:46 AM

It's just plowing around those turns...seems really under tired...tires too narrow.

InTheNightKitchen · 04-03-2017, 10:50 AM

Sounds like an AMG

M3 Number 86 · 04-03-2017, 11:24 AM

Huh? Didn't hear anything lol

mshab356 · 04-03-2017, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by jts1981

The whole talk of 911 competitor is purely speculation coming from forum members. Not once did BMW mention they wanted to compete against the 911. But most forum members will only hear what they want to hear.

They need to bring back the Z8 and make that a 911 competitor. Offer coupe and vert versions. Maybe even Targa. I-6 TT with that and you got yourself a solid 911 competitor at hopefully reasonable prices (not $89k starting price for a base 911 non-S...)

m3less · 04-03-2017, 11:40 AM

Doesn't sound like any current V8...

3GFX · 04-03-2017, 11:50 AM

Seems poised, but the weight looks to be immense

bjcarls · 04-03-2017, 12:05 PM

Looking and sounding good. I would never purchase a Luxo-barge but understand why they are making it. If you want a 911 competitor the M2 is the closest you'll get on dimensions and weight.

bmwmnation · 04-03-2017, 12:12 PM

Weak

Pazzo009 · 04-03-2017, 12:18 PM

Not impressed....Turbo=quiet

gmd2003 · 04-03-2017, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by 3GFX

Seems poised, but the weight looks to be immense

I hope you are joking . It has body roll and understeer for days! Its an epically large tank of car .

m4282 · 04-03-2017, 12:42 PM

Not impressed- they needed to fit a v10 or v8 supercharged engine and rubber it up.... not poised at all

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m4282 Lieutenant 119 Rep 423 Posts Drives: Tanzanite Blue M4 w/Leather Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Not impressed- they needed to fit a v10 or v8 supercharged engine and rubber it up.... not poised at all
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