[Carlito_UK]

Looking at the specs, make it make sense that is M8 power range.

BMW had better be thinking of some next level M Cars.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...formance-test/

[Twinturbostroker]

Plug in Hybrid.

Lame..

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by Twinturbostroker

Plug in Hybrid.

Lame..

Yep PHEV is DOA in my world. 😜

[ledphut]

All the reviews I’ve seen have pegged it as a huge step down from the previous generation. Heavy, disconnected, and pretty terrible driving dynamics.

Mercedes has been putting up a lot of air balls lately with the AMG One, C63, GT63 E-Hybrid, and the new SL.

[Powerwhee]

Also slower. Iirc it runs 11.2@121 in the 1/4.

[TupperBMW]

Originally Posted by Carlito_UK

Looking at the specs, make it make sense that is M8 power range.

BMW had better be thinking of some next level M Cars.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...formance-test/

No, BMW needs to very much NOT do anything “next level” if it involves taking cues from the C63 AMG

The great thing about my money is that it’s MY money. And if “next level” means a PHEV with a 4 cylinder engine, I couldn’t give two craps if it does 0-60 in 2.5 seconds like your neighbor’s wife’s Tesla. My money will remain in my pocket where it belongs, and I will spend it on other things. Nothing sends a message better than unsold cars

[monkeyman8]

Originally Posted by Carlito_UK

Looking at the specs, make it make sense that is M8 power range.

BMW had better be thinking of some next level M Cars.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...formance-test/

HP is 471 with a 200HP electric boost. The peak HP is only for 10 seconds, then it needs to regenerate the power for later boost. It's not always there. Overall super high strung with questionable reliability. Just look at all the issues MB is having right now.

[Vic55]

Fatter than my ex wife ---- she was huuuuuge

joking

about the ex

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by Carlito_UK

Looking at the specs, make it make sense that is M8 power range.

BMW had better be thinking of some next level M Cars.

https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...formance-test/

Apples vs oranges. Would never consider a 4 cylinder until I'm forced to get one. Doesn't matter if it made 1500 HP. Sound is half of the experience.

[M8Bimmer]

Once were into all electric cars and smalls engines, my interest in cars will be gone.
An all electric car isn't much better than a home appliance.
ICE engines are in my blood.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by Powerwhee

Also slower. Iirc it runs 11.2@121 in the 1/4.

What is interesting is the C63 is now bigger (if memory serves than the past). From the CnD article

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase: 113.2 in

Length: 190.6 in

Width: 74.8 in

Curb Weight: 4749 lb

Compare that to a M850i (also CnD for a 2024)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (inches) 111.1
Length (inches)191.2
Width, without mirrors (inches) 74.9
Base Curb Weight (pounds) 4478


I'll take my M850i quarter mile (with no CnD BS rollout) at 11.5@123 any day of the week. In fact Fastlaps puts the C63 E Performance at 11.5 as well. 👍

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by Vic55

Fatter than my ex wife —— she was huuuuuge

joking

about the ex

Another LOL post of the day from you my friend 😜

[Seaford]

Surprising amount of negativity about Mercedes on a BMW forum.

Turkeys voting for Christmas??

[AmooManiak]

Originally Posted by Seaford

Surprising amount of negativity about Mercedes on a BMW forum.

Turkeys voting for Christmas??

I would be negative towards BMW if they did the same. Has nothing to do with brand.

This is why they are already getting rid of it and going back to the V8.

[bloozemanAZ]

Originally Posted by AmooManiak

I would be negative towards BMW if they did the same. Has nothing to do with brand.

This is why they are already getting rid of it and going back to the V8.

Agreed and BMW is treading into the same water. For example the new M5 but at least it will still have a V8 (per speculation or perhaps confirmed now). Just don't want to play in the PHEV world so all BMW models destined for that are DOA to me regardless of my obvious loyalty to BMW.