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      05-30-2018, 10:09 AM   #51
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This car will be positioned above the previous 6 series and also above the 7.

There will also be a two door version.

I'm not sure of your historical knowledge, but there has been an 8 series in the past ( no M version was ever sold) and it was positioned well above the 6er ...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_8_Series_(E31)


https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ed-test-review


The 850 Ci went for $95,000 back in 1995 and the 850 CSI had a V12
Sigh. The 6 series and 8 series never coexisted. Unlike the original 8 series, the new 8 series for all intents and purposes is a replacement of the current 6 series while the 6 badge gets new duty as the new 5GT. It's crazy how much of an impact a badge has on people and that's probably why BMW's changing the name so they can charge more for the same thing.
You are correct, Except there never has been an 8 series sedan until now. There has never been a 4 dr model higher than the 7. The 6 series gran coupe was always below the 7er.

The 8er coupe and gran coupe are a clean break from the 6 series which has always been on the same chassis as the 5er and they are indeed going to positioned above the 7er.
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