M8 CSL / 8 Series Performance Parts Development Prototype?

advantage20 · 05-20-2021, 06:36 AM

lemetier · 05-20-2021, 07:15 AM

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It brings new meaning to the term parts bin special. There are clues (both subtle and not) as to what humpty is (and is not).

Maybe it's the G22 LCI

no really, I'm curious to find out what that is exactly and why you refer to it as humpty

Something about a wall, a 'ring, putting it back together again.

ctelimad · 05-20-2021, 08:15 AM

Motor 1 confirmed with bmw that's not an m8 csl and it is only a car that they are testing some m performance parts on it

///M TOWN · 05-20-2021, 09:44 AM

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Motor 1 confirmed with bmw that's not an m8 csl and it is only a car that they are testing some m performance parts on it

Clearly testing a new platform

I liked Motor 1 much better when they were still Auto Express

Nashville · 05-20-2021, 09:52 AM

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BMW hasn't even confirmed this car exists and yet people are complaining. BMW fans really are the biggest bunch of whiners in the car community...

It's mainly on the internet. People don't bitch like that here at the dealer, unless you're in service and that guy with the e46 is saying how the new stuff is ugly and how they'll never buy a new BMW.

unfoundnemo · 05-20-2021, 11:29 AM

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In that case, the thread title and first post need to change.

That's not a M8 CSL; hell it's not even a M8 period.

I would think it not meant to be any sort of consumer/production model and and more along the lines of just being a random mule testing parts that may have an application in whatever the GTD Pro offering may be?

junx · 05-20-2021, 11:54 AM

Take the L out of CSL

swagon · 05-20-2021, 01:00 PM

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Something about a wall, a 'ring, putting it back together again.

BMWGUYinCO · 05-20-2021, 05:45 PM

But that's what these tests are for!!

lemetier · 05-20-2021, 07:26 PM

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But that's what these tests are for!!

Flight Testing wasn't on the agenda. Good thing nicksm3 brought an elephant.

nicksm3 · 05-20-2021, 07:54 PM

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But that's what these tests are for!!

Flight Testing wasn't on the agenda. Good thing nicksm3 brought an elephant.

Indeed

Mani59 · 05-21-2021, 06:46 AM

Some renderings of the M8 CSL by Magnus Concepts

Frosty · 05-21-2021, 10:29 AM

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Flamingi · 05-21-2021, 12:57 PM

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Unfortunately, we have to disappoint all fans of the 8 Series (G15). BMW itself says that the prototype caught is a test vehicle for accessories and motorsport parts. So nothing with CSL.

Motor1 claims BMW officially denied this being a CSL prototype. Cant find source for that tho...

brad850csi · 05-21-2021, 03:22 PM

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Motor1 claims BMW officially denied this being a CSL prototype. Cant find source for that tho...

I said this earlier but look at the vent behind the front wheels, it is clearly 840 or 850 based, not M8

lemetier · 05-21-2021, 09:33 PM

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Motor1 claims BMW officially denied this being a CSL prototype. Cant find source for that tho...

I said this earlier but look at the vent behind the front wheels, it is clearly 840 or 850 based, not M8

Unfortunately it seems all too easy to "make headlines" with false narratives despite the visual aids telling a completely different story.

OMG F90 M5 CSL Prototype!!!

bimmerjph · 05-21-2021, 09:45 PM

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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.

Well to start with the AMG GT is actually a sports car and weighs about 800 lbs less than the M8.

swagon · 05-23-2021, 06:25 AM

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The only instance where these kidneys work on a modern-looking BMW.

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Unfortunately it seems all too easy to "make headlines" with false narratives despite the visual aids telling a completely different story.

OMG F90 M5 CSL Prototype!!!

Lol but what the fuck is up with that 5er?

lemetier · 05-23-2021, 02:23 PM

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Lol but what the fuck is up with that 5er?

Test mule for next Gen models.

swagon · 05-23-2021, 02:56 PM

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Test mule for next Gen models.

I'm pretty certain I saw an E-class widebody wagon mule on the same wheels up in the southern Spanish mountains some years ago. Can't recall the name of the mountain, it was not too far from Granada, but prototypes from all sorts of manufacturers were running up and down the roads around there.

Smakenzi · 05-24-2021, 09:50 AM

now we're talking!

x3n14 · 05-24-2021, 12:38 PM

really great!

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