05-19-2021, 09:36 AM | #1 |
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M8 CSL / 8 Series Performance Parts Development Prototype?
Updated August 25, 2021 with new photos showing new hood and more.
Hear the prototype's sound at 3:00 mark in this video (thanks to @stein_325i):
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05-19-2021, 10:39 AM | #3 |
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who is gonna buy a $180k M8 with a torque converter?
also wasn't there some prototype M8 a few years ago with those rear window vents that was speculated to have a transaxle gearbox? |
05-19-2021, 10:47 AM | #4 |
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M5CS has a torque converter so does the new G8X which im sure is going to get a CSL variant and I doubt there will be a DCT just for that one car line.
Basically, this is the new normal for BMW and i'm sure they did enough market research to allow this.
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Hope they come with unique rims and not these m sport looking ones they throw on basically everything
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I wish the side skirts were wider and resembled the M8 GTLM car. Otherwise looks great! I agree with the earlier posts, I wish the DCT was used! The grills would look amazing like this which does resemble the GTLM version.
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05-19-2021, 10:55 AM | #8 |
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Some exhaust at 3:00 here:
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Looks like something out of Need for Speed
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Not a huge fan of the rear wing, but that exhaust note has my attention.
If Merc can offer a $180K AMG GT why shouldn't BMW throw their hat in the ring? All you people complaining should be grateful R&D cash is still getting pumped into ICE vehicles.
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05-19-2021, 11:33 AM | #17 |
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..I thought this was a shell for a proposed anniversary 3.0 CSL limited production run
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Do we know for sure that this is a M8 CSL protype?
The previous M8 test mule with vented quarter wondows was hinted by insiders to be a test mule for a «special model» like a 3.0 CSL hommage production version. Hybrid drivetrain in the rear seat area, hence the vents. The exhaust sound in the video is clearly not V8 but straight six as well... |
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Don't forget to throw the fenders out before pulling up to the dock
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Is it confirmed that this is for the 8er and not just a powertrain mule?
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