The 8 Series is back! But does it look like a mustang or is it just me?

[twitchyzero]

8 series made sense when they killed off the 6 series
but things don't have to make sense in Vancouver when people are lusting for the Lambo Urus

give the rest of us that Tesla killer platform already

[BIC_BAWS]

Real life picture found. Looks like I'm not the only one who sees mustang.

[ae101]

wouldnt it be cheaper to buy a mustang gt and then get a bmw front conversion ???

[underscore]

^it'd be more reliable

[ae101]

They don't make them like they use to

[AzNightmare]

Why is every post about a new car littered with comments of the car looking like this car, or that car, or x+y+z mashed into one, etc.

Every car is going to resemble something else that's been done before... there's only so many ways you can design a car and still make it look appealing.

When people start going out of the box and making things like the Aztek or the old Tribeca, no one likes it.

[yray]

COMING TO A BALD WHITE MIDDLE AGE MAN NEAR YOU WEARING A WHITE POLO, SHORTS AND WHITE SNEAKERS.

[tofu1413]

they share the name and nothing else.


the original 8 was ahead of its time.... the current 8, just another car of its time.


original 8 was one of the first production cars with drive by wire throttle!

also, no B pillar.... (which is still cool to this day)

[twitchyzero]

YouTube

[tofu1413]

saw it in the flesh when I was in the states for BMW M track day.


Big coupe.

[BIC_BAWS]

Originally Posted by tofu1413

they share the name and nothing else.

Same to be said for the rumored 4-door mustang, the new Supra (Z4), the Mitsubishi Eclipse (which is now a SUV).

Mfgs should really stop using a "legendary" name for something that won't ever really live up to the classics. The brand recognition of a "Supra" isn't the new Z4, it's the old school one.

/rant


Also that production model 8 series actually looks more like a BMW rather than a mustang.

[!Aznboi128]

^ Someone watched thatdudeinblue video

[Tone Loc]

Originally Posted by yray

COMING TO A BALD WHITE MIDDLE AGE MAN NEAR YOU WEARING A WHITE POLO, SHORTS AND WHITE SNEAKERS.

Since this is Vancouver, it would be more likely be driven by a 5'5 Chinese kid that could potentially look male or female, wearing orange shoes and a pink MCM backpack...

[freakshow]

it looks so.. normal

[boostfever]

The 90's 850csi now fetch for over $100K, for a clean one that is. Timeless design.

[twitchyzero]

Originally Posted by BIC_BAWS

Mfgs should really stop using a "legendary" name for something that won't ever really live up to the classics. The brand recognition of a "Supra" isn't the new Z4, it's the old school one.

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my face when Acura uses the NSX and Integra Type R in an ad for the RDX

[LP700-4]

Recently took a quick drive in one of these as they start to arrive to dealers

Exterior is quite nice. Moving past the mustang references etc it is actually a pretty beautifully designed big coupe. The road presence this has is surprising as normally people don't really bat an eye at most BMW's in Richmond but I witnessed a guy take out his phone and take some pics in traffic.




Interior is nice but sort of underwhelming considering everything thats in it is 99% out of the new X5. Apart from the nicer leather the entire design follows the new BMW language which is pretty much expected, just wished the 8 had more uniqueness to it




Engine/Driving Dynamics is where this beast shines. The way this car moves is very surprising considering its size. The power is much greater than the old 6 series and you can feel it keep on pulling with 0 turbo lag. Handling is okay with the rear steering helping the chassis move and typical BMW steering feel but you can't expect track performance from this big GT car.




Overall - drives better than it looks. Comfy luxurious and fast. M8 should be quite the monster.

[twitchyzero]

i can't comprehend how these are almost as fast as the Model 3 Performance

2-tonne chassis!

[donjalapeno]

I would take a S63 Coupe over the 8 any day.

[yray]

volvo called, they want their crystal dildo back

[tofu1413]

Originally Posted by donjalapeno

I would take a S63 Coupe over the 8 any day.

I sell BMWs.... and I stand by this opinion.


Just something about the S coupe...... I'd take one of those S coupe AMG's even over a Bentley Conti coupe!

[LP700-4]

No doubt the S coupe is an amazing car - way more “baller” status for sure

But have to consider the S63 is a good 60k more than the 8, the S560 coupe is still 30k off from the 8’s msrp and the 8 outperforms the S560 in every way

[tofu1413]

8 series is good value.. but when you get to that segment, the world "value" isnt usually visited.

the S class coupe interior just has a bit of a more bespoke feel to it, especially with piano black and the designo interiors!

[Nlkko]

S class interior is beautiful and classy as it should be as an industry-leading standard.

Also the original 8 has a car phone! That V12 gives an endless wall of torque. Great GT car. Too bad it'd end up in the shop 6 months of the year.

[BIC_BAWS]

/threadrevival - Looks so good. My client has a M850i and I've gotta say, it's grown on me.

2020 BMW M8





Twin Twin-Scroll Turbo V8

617 HP • 553 LB-FT (Competition)

4,295 LBS

Pricing - more money than I can afford (Starts at 200K CAD for the Canadian Edition)