M8 CSL / 8 Series Performance Parts Development Prototype?

COChris · 08-25-2021, 02:20 PM

Only make it if it's as good or better than the AMG GT-R. Aesthetically, in these photos, it is already behind pace.

Sedan_Clan · 08-25-2021, 02:33 PM

I have never really been a fan of the 8.

unfoundnemo · 08-25-2021, 02:37 PM

I just want those nicely integrated tow hook/straps.

greekcs · 08-25-2021, 02:37 PM

An M8 CSL would require too much pork trimming, leading to NVH overload.

Chicane_ · 08-25-2021, 02:51 PM

Isn't the M4 CSL due next year? Would seem odd for them to release two CSL variants at around the same time.

Daaaadadundun · 08-25-2021, 03:19 PM

It's obvious this isn't an M8 and certainly not a CSL. It's obviously a mule. Those red lights and kidney is BMW giving us hints. There's cooling going on in the back seat so there's probably an engine there.
My guess is that this is a mule for the production model of the Vision M Next. Probably BMW's way of introducing hybrid and electric into the M range with a halo car. They did it with the i8 too.

trackday96 · 08-25-2021, 03:38 PM

Oh how I wish they'd move to a swan neck wing on the prototype; would look so much better than the traditional undermount wing, in this case.

Giom · 08-25-2021, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by COChris

Only make it if it's as good or better than the AMG GT-R. Aesthetically, in these photos, it is already behind pace.

You're judging the esthetics of a mule test car.... what?

n55f15 · 08-25-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

What's difficult to understand?

When can we expect a reveal?

Frosty · 08-25-2021, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Daaaadadundun

It's obvious this isn't an M8 and certainly not a CSL. It's obviously a mule. Those red lights and kidney is BMW giving us hints. There's cooling going on in the back seat so there's probably an engine there.
My guess is that this is a mule for the production model of the Vision M Next. Probably BMW's way of introducing hybrid and electric into the M range with a halo car. They did it with the i8 too.

...and the i8 has bowed out for a while now

stein_325i · 08-25-2021, 04:21 PM

The red DRL's look really cool, almost like blood shot eyes

naywa01 · 08-25-2021, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Chicane_

Isn't the M4 CSL due next year? Would seem odd for them to release two CSL variants at around the same time.

Unless next year happened to be the 50th anniversary of the M-Division (which it is)…

lemetier · 08-25-2021, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by n55f15

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Originally Posted by lemetier

What's difficult to understand?

When can we expect a reveal?

A reveal of what exactly?

n55f15 · 08-25-2021, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

A reveal of what exactly?

“Die Fledermaus” or whatever the final product ends up being

wasya152 · 08-25-2021, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by j23

Buy why?

Defeats the purpose of "CSL".

This was my first thought. Why?

Nordkeyz73 · 08-25-2021, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Daaaadadundun

It's obvious this isn't an M8 and certainly not a CSL. It's obviously a mule. Those red lights and kidney is BMW giving us hints. There's cooling going on in the back seat so there's probably an engine there.
My guess is that this is a mule for the production model of the Vision M Next. Probably BMW's way of introducing hybrid and electric into the M range with a halo car. They did it with the i8 too.

We have a winner folks.

GerryM5 · 08-25-2021, 07:56 PM

Boring talk about a M8CSL until we see one that can be raced.

Now here's the real top BMW 3.0CSL. Enjoy.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/02/05/h...ted-with-ford/

Boss~ · 08-25-2021, 08:43 PM

On Facebook I read that the BMW M8 CS was crashed at the ring today. It was rolled over and took out large section of the barrier.

icegrill · 08-25-2021, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GerryM5

Boring talk about a M8CSL until we see one that can be raced.

Now here's the real top BMW 3.0CSL. Enjoy.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2016/02/05/h...ted-with-ford/

Love that they feature an f8x and an e30 for model references. Two great looking m cars! Only thing missing are rEd dEmoN eYez

Day Laborer · 08-25-2021, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss~

On Facebook I read that the BMW M8 CS was crashed at the ring today. It was rolled over and took out large section of the barrier.

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...MriTDtZAc1ev00

PARTS@STBMW · 08-25-2021, 11:16 PM

So sick!

Giom · 08-26-2021, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Day Laborer

https://www.roadandtrack.com/news/a3...MriTDtZAc1ev00

I wonder if the crashed M8 was this white mule...? It would be so sad.

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Daaaadadundun Private 121 Rep 66 Posts Drives: One with wheels Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Hell iTrader: (0)	It's obvious this isn't an M8 and certainly not a CSL. It's obviously a mule. Those red lights and kidney is BMW giving us hints. There's cooling going on in the back seat so there's probably an engine there. My guess is that this is a mule for the production model of the Vision M Next. Probably BMW's way of introducing hybrid and electric into the M range with a halo car. They did it with the i8 too.
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