[Ras550]

Originally Posted by SoManyBlueCars

I'm not sure the M8 buyer wants a full on boy racer look. Then again, maybe they do.

Either way, this issue here is the M850i. There is no "regular" 8 Series car, so this just looks like it has a different body kit from the 850. In my opinion, it needs a bit more "Tokyo drift" and a bit less S Class refinement.

I think it needs less boy racer look, but unfortunately that's the current bmw design language (this, M850i, Z4 M40i). The last gen M6 coupe/GC/convertible looked so much prettier and more elegant. Those were definitely the nicest looking bmws in the last decade, after the E46/E39 generation.

[cc3]

Rather have a lightly used Aston Martin DB11

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by odiesback

For me, it looks like a more luxurious and upgraded version of the M6 coupe. When BMW pulled the plug on the M6 was because it knew that the M6 would be a direct competitor for the M8 for $30K less! So it eliminated one for the survival of the new M8.

Given a choice, there is no doubt I would buy the M6 coupe. Look below for side view compare. (Not to scale but close)

Never really liked the 6/M6 coupe's design, something off with the side profile, The convertible and gran coupe looked really good though. I think the new 8 coupe looks really good, its got a muscular elegance to it, and the spy shots of the gran coupe look real good, excited to drive that one.

[dhostetter]

Looks Awesome!

[JMon]

Originally Posted by F06msportmia

Stunning, waiting on the M8GC! Perfect upgrade from the 6.

So would that basically be a Merc GT 4 door "coupe" competitor?

[CanAutM3]

Originally Posted by zhan28

I just realized why I'm having a hard time distinguishing between m850i and m8.

To me, new m8 front bumper lower design shape is closer to f30 m performance front bumper rather than the m3/4. It makes me think that the m8 is a m performance model, at least initially.

You should sharpen your eye

As per the recent design signature, M-Performance models have the center opening below the front bumper wider at the top and narrower at the bottom whereas the true ///M models have this opening narrower at the top and wider at the bottom.

[OTJeebus]

Maybe IRL it will look substantially different from a m850i but in pics it does not. The m8gc was my planned upgrade from my m6gc, but this design language is not impressing me. The concept looked amazing, this is meh at best.

[ghaffari46]

Originally Posted by odiesback

For me, it looks like a more luxurious and upgraded version of the M6 coupe. When BMW pulled the plug on the M6 was because it knew that the M6 would be a direct competitor for the M8 for $30K less! So it eliminated one for the survival of the new M8.

Given a choice, there is no doubt I would buy the M6 coupe. Look below for side view compare. (Not to scale but close)

And we had 2 functional seats in the back in m6 !

[Flava247]

Looks waaaay too much like a mustang

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Wow, so literally all wheel options (expect the M performance wheel) are either black or two-colored wheels, not even one proper silver wheel. BMW really drives me crazy with their wheel designs lately. Same for the M5, I hope this will not be the case with the M3 G80.

is that seriously the best whine (complaint) you can come up with ?

https://getsuperwrap.com/do-it-yourself/


How's that for an EASY button? Wheels are a personal preference and can be changed like underwear.

Wheels are like BASF.

Wheels do not make the (car) products that you buy. Wheels make a lot of the (car) products you buy, better.

[BigSky702]

Now that's a proper BMW!

I liked the video... no pop locking millennials!!!

[BigSky702]

Originally Posted by Flava247

Looks waaaay too much like a mustang

Please put down the vodka bottle... this car is worlds better than a 'stang! ( dynamics and aesthetics).

Put the two side by side

[SCOTT26]

BMW 8er Coupe M Automobile and BMW 8er Convertible M Automobile as we call it in Germany.

[Art__Vandelay]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

is that seriously the best whine (complaint) you can come up with ?

https://getsuperwrap.com/do-it-yourself/


How's that for an EASY button? Wheels are a personal preference and can be changed like underwear.

Wheels are like BASF.

Wheels do not make the (car) products that you buy. Wheels make a lot of the (car) products you buy, better.

Well it's not a deal breaker but I don't like it and that's all I said, why should I not express that? Others complain about exterior color options, which could also be solved with a wrap or whatever. Or some complain about mirrors, seats, exhaust tips etc. There are aftermarket solutions for that as well. But not all people want that, so what?

But my comment was mainly related on the general wheel design lately. I used to like the BMW wheel designs, but lately they are less and less pleasing to me.

[PandaMobile]

That blue look amazing!

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by shawnsep

I know everyone thinks they're a car designer these days and it's easy to get on Photoshop and make redesigns without having to make the many manufacturing considerations and compromises.

Having said that, This is how I wish front would have looked without the added carbon bits that weigh the car down. It looks more like the concept car.

Absolutely!!!

This is how it should look, much cleaner design without all those parts here and there.
The clean look suits this car more, as the concept was (at least for the front)

[Belugs]

Do y'all think the M8 GC will be more or
less expensive? i think i'll do the GC instead.

[Ibiza]

Originally Posted by hmogbo

Do y'all think the M8 GC will be more or
less expensive? i think i'll do the GC instead.

M8 GC will cost around the M8 convertible. At least that was how the M6 GC and vert was priced out.

[dezzracer]

Originally Posted by ProperBimmer

Literally 25+ other cars I would consider before either of these two for that price.

Wow really.. 25?? Not me. That M8 is a masterpiece and price not that bad either for what you get. I can't wait to turn 65. ( well yea... I can) but then...M8 here I come. Thank you BMW for building cars like this. You crazy German cowboys.

[OC Dealman]

Originally Posted by Raikkonen

I remember the first time I saw the original 8 series, and the first time I saw the Z8....I LUSTED after those cars...

And when you saw them on the road? It was like seeing a spaceship amidst every other appliance on the road at the time.

This one is just kind of "that's cool".

I'm sure the performance, ride, handling, and build quality are all amazing, but it kind of just looks "bland".

There's nothing that stands out to me as striking or inspiring.

Very similar to every other modern Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, etc..

I just don't feel like this is an aspirational car.

I just don't feel emotional about it...

(My opinion only...rant over)

Ditto, exactly how I feel. This is what disappoints me the most. I was so excited when the F13 came out in 2012 that I got the second production number in Orange County. I replaced that one with 2015 competition edition F13. I am not pounding on my dealership door to get a production number on this one.

[OC Dealman]

Originally Posted by shawnsep

I know everyone thinks they're a car designer these days and it's easy to get on Photoshop and make redesigns without having to make the many manufacturing considerations and compromises.

Having said that, This is how I wish front would have looked without the added carbon bits that weigh the car down. It looks more like the concept car.

I couldn't agree with you more!!!!

[F06msportmia]

Originally Posted by JMon

So would that basically be a Merc GT 4 door "coupe" competitor?

I would say YES, at a lower price point. The MB is north of $160K.