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      05-30-2017, 10:03 PM   #1
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BMW at Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'Este, Including 8 Series Concept Public Debut

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BMW Group presents spectacular concept vehicles.

At the launch of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2017, the BMW Group presented two spectacular concept vehicles on the shores of Lake Como. They conveyed fascinating perspectives on the future of individual mobility. The BMW Concept 8 Series is the precursor to a luxurious sports coupé that will already be presented in the marketplace next year. The BMW Group uses this coupé to give a vision of a sports car combining uncompromising dynamic performance with modern luxury. The study continues the successful tradition of large coupés from BMW and interprets classic design attributes in a new language of form. This is expressed in clear and precise line contours and powerful choreography of surfaces.

The BMW Motorrad Concept Link is presented as a vision for all-electric urban mobility. The study is a means of transport and communication platform powered by an electric motor and inspired stylistically by the BMW Motorrad Vision NEXT 100. The design of the BMW Motorrad Concept Link breaks the bounds of established conventions. Right from the start, the vehicle concept was based on the technical attributes of the electric motor and it offers ideal enablers for agile handling in urban traffic and contemporary functionality. New opportunities for digital networking between vehicle, driver and the surrounding environment are created with the innovative control concept.



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      05-31-2017, 02:35 AM   #2
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Can't wait to see the already assembled car
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The woman in green is gorgeous, some people in the crowd don't seem very happy
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The woman in green is gorgeous, some people in the crowd don't seem very happy
She should be... she was a paid model to be there, along with the lady on her left. There were two other models on the other side of the "runway" pavement too.

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It's a beautiful place to be. I just returned from Italy late last night and attended the event at Lake Como.

And the 8 Series Concept is definitely interesting to view in the metal.
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      05-31-2017, 08:40 AM   #6
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Am I the only one to notice the unholly resemblance to the Lexus LC?
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A 2-seater Z8 would look great with design cues from this concept aswell.

The production 8er will look great for sure..i just wish it or other model like the Z8 could keep the exotic and distinctive look of this concept, instead of the more "normal" look of the production 8er. I know pedestrian regulations suck, but maseratis and other makers are able to keep the front this low in production guise, so why cant BMW.

I found this concept so stunning it makes me sad to see it tonned down for production, where the i8 was way more outlandish and made it.

Still kudos for BMW for designing this..theres hope that future models will borrow from this instead of looking as generic and conservative as they do now.
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It's a beautiful place to be. I just returned from Italy late last night and attended the event at Lake Como.

And the 8 Series Concept is definitely interesting to view in the metal.
Yes it is. Truly.
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I like it! The side shot with the mist behind it is a screen saver! Love the 850i vert as well... shame they didn't make that!
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Why the floating rear caliper? Looks awful no matter how functional it may be.
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It's a beautiful place to be. I just returned from Italy late last night and attended the event at Lake Como.

And the 8 Series Concept is definitely interesting to view in the metal.
Yes it is. Truly.
I prefer lago di garda instead
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I like it! The side shot with the mist behind it is a screen saver! Love the 850i vert as well... shame they didn't make that!
I agree this was the shot that really stood out to me.
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I prefer lago di garda instead
Beautiful there... stayed in Riva... that said neither are bad for a view!
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Random thoughts...

I must say the front end which I though was the a bit challenging is starting to grow on me and the setting of this car in the outdoors has somehow positively contributed. I really hope the final version is carries the visual drama to the customers.

Still think the interior is a bit plain but also like the idea of simplicity.

One thing I can't understand, at least from a space point of view, is the how it is supposed to compete with the rear seats of the S coupe and Bentley. It looks a bit cramped and basic there.
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I saw in one of the videos of the unveiling that the concept car's doors open by swiping one's hand in the area where conventional door handles would be (assuming one is carrying the key). I suspect that is unlikely to make it to the production vehicle, but it's a slick evolution of the comfort access feature on current cars.
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So, how many cars do I have to buy or lease in order to be invited to one of these things?

I am on #6...what's the magic number?

Car looks better in these pics than is some of the earlier ones I saw - would be interesting to see some different wheel and color combos.
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Am I the only one to notice the unholly resemblance to the Lexus LC?
I feel the same way. An Infiniti in steroids.
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So, how many cars do I have to buy or lease in order to be invited to one of these things?

I am on #6...what's the magic number?

Car looks better in these pics than is some of the earlier ones I saw - would be interesting to see some different wheel and color combos.
You book it off in your calendar, buy tickets and fly out there and bam you are able to attend.

Why not !
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Am I the only one to notice the unholly resemblance to the Lexus LC?
???? It's 75% 6er with new front end and rear end and side designs, this is a big car, can't tell what the Lex will actually be, but it will not compete with this in any way.

I just may have found my next car in the 8er, can't wait to see the final product in the metal
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