[lemetier]

Originally Posted by advantage20

Transaxle on M8 has been confirmed indeed. Not sure if/how that will affect rear compartment room?!

Not exactly. The quote was in comparison to the 911 GTE/LM/RSR using a reversed engine and transaxle layout while remaining within the rules. Context is important.

Originally Posted by brad850csi

I wouldn't have thought there would be much difference in rear seat room if they use the 7DCL750 as the gearbox is actually mounted behind the rear axle as per the pictures here.

The torque tube is wider than the standard driveshaft though, I'm hoping this won't mean the petrol tank is small - I'd like to see 80 litres minimum for a decent touring range.

Regardless of the layout, the ZF 8HPTU3 is what's fitted, just as it is in the F90. While the ZF 8_P Family is offered in a transaxle configuration, it has not been combined with AWD. The M8 road car, which is AWD, would require a layout much like the R35 GT-R.

[advantage20]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Not exactly. The quote was in comparison to the 911 GTE/LM/RSR using a reversed engine and transaxle layout while remaining within the rules. Context is important.

"The chassis for the M8 road is built in the same line as the GTE cars, and the engine location and transaxle concept are exactly the same in both cars," says Marquardt.

[TtiMe]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Not exactly. The quote was in comparison to the 911 GTE/LM/RSR using a reversed engine and transaxle layout while remaining within the rules. Context is important.



Regardless of the layout, the ZF 8HPTU3 is what's fitted, just as it is in the F90. While the ZF 8_P Family is offered in a transaxle configuration, it has not been combined with AWD. The M8 road car, which is AWD, would require a layout much like the R35 GT-R.

I wouldn't be mad about a BMW V8, Awd Gt-R! That would a gt-R on roids that looks better inside and out!! Do you guys think they would sell the car without backseats if it ate into the space too much?

[advantage20]

Originally Posted by TtiMe

Do you guys think they would sell the car without backseats if it ate into the space too much?

Rear seats deletion would look pretty ridiculous on what will otherwise be a pretty large and heavy 4WD GT superports/luxury coupé... No, it's certainly going to be just a pretty large bump between the two rear seats that will be seamlessly merged into the front center console, similar to the GT-R or DB11.

[TtiMe]

Originally Posted by advantage20

Rear seats deletion would look pretty ridiculous on what will otherwise be a pretty large and heavy 4WD GT superports/luxury coupé... No, it's certainly going to be just a pretty large bump between the two rear seats that will be seamlessly merged into the front center console, similar to the GT-R or DB11.

That was my feeling, that with the size and everything they wouldn't want to sell it without back seats.

[duky]

Originally Posted by fiftee50

When viewing distorted angles, it's important to understand how undistorted angles show the true form of any 3d object. The leaked shots give the impression of a tall flat car when in reality the 8 is quite low and sleek.

Pictures from Autocar.

Yup. Great example here of how photo distortion changes a car

[img]https://mbworld.org/forums/attachmen...per-image.jpeg[/img]

vs actual car attached