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      01-14-2020, 01:13 PM   #8
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I'm sure the M8 is a great car, but from this video review it doesn't really seem very "special" in any way for their top of the line/flagship M car.
Yeah the price tag doesn't seem justified
For a heck of a lot less you can get a M5 with almost identical performance numbers, handling and comfort/luxury

They should have made this a lot more special for the price, maybe made it 700hp for starters
Yeah, especially since Mercedes is preparing to release a new flagship trim for AMG, the 73, and it will likely be on the AMG GT Coupe and 4-Door. Apparently it will have the 63 drivetrain (bi-turbo 4L V8) and will be paired to a hybrid/electric drivetrain/motor and will likely make 700hp!

I'd love to see M start taking some more risks or being more creative with their engines again, similar to the bangle era with the V10 M5/6
and V8 M3, I don't really care for them making electronic brakes and more and more items to configure with drive modes.
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