[Mr.SugarSkulls]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

that's the point of this rendering right? that it WILL look very close to this.. did you even read before posting?

The rendered version was created to show how for this model.. the actual floor model will be more aggressive than the show model, based on input from both bimmerpost insiders like @scott26 as well as the designers like Adrian Van Hooydynk (sp) in the announcement of the M8 gran coupe concept

http://f92.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1474220

OPEN YOUR MIND...

Nope, didn't read a single word.

Simply basing it off of ALL past/previous renderings followed by actual production models in (recent) BMW history.

Let's hope this is the first!

[JustChris]

Awesome work thanks!

[Stephen5242]

Nice work!

[sugaki]

The biggest (and most disappointing) change is how much higher the grill sits comapred to the 8er Concept.

It's baffling why they're moving away from the Hoffmeister kink--it's one of the core traits of BMW design. Cover the kidney grills and it could just be an Infiniti. Think the company is fumbling with the design direction.

[FC05]

Unfortunately I don't think the production car will look that good.
Base on those spy photos leaked you get to know the 8 series will look like a longer bigger 4 series, and not to mention that a production car will have a squeezed thinner bumper so the presence will not be anything better than your great rendering.

[Calvin36]

Good rendering! Hope BMW just uses that! It looks sick!!

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by sugaki

The biggest (and most disappointing) change is how much higher the grill sits comapred to the 8er Concept.

It's baffling why they're moving away from the Hoffmeister kink--it's one of the core traits of BMW design. Cover the kidney grills and it could just be an Infiniti. Think the company is fumbling with the design direction.

Pedestrian impact legislation has impacted this as it is too low.

The Hoffmeister kink is a staple of BMW design as are many elements of design, icons if you will that are being interpreted by other manufacturers. Walking around the Geneva Auto Show there were many models that "interpreted" these icons.
Double Halo headlights,L shaped rearlights, air breathers and many more but yes the Hoffmeister kink is another element.

Infiniti is a good example. With many BMW elements drawn over with a compass. The new design direction for BMW is more cleaner and crisper. In The 8. This is clear as is the forthcoming models all utilise these more original design elements to BMW at least.

[DCG]

The rendering is way cooler than the original concept. And this is the way it should be! Please remove the hideous license plate.

BLACK

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

Originally Posted by FC05

Unfortunately I don't think the production car will look that good.
Base on those spy photos leaked you get to know the 8 series will look like a longer bigger 4 series, and not to mention that a production car will have a squeezed thinner bumper so the presence will not be anything better than your great rendering.

Insider Scott26 who works for BMW confirmed that this front end is the M8 front end without modifications (i.e. NOT toned down). The spy pics are mostly of the "regular" 8 series, not the M8... Cheers!

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

Originally Posted by DCG

The rendering is way cooler than the original concept. And this is the way it should be! Please remove the hideous license plate.

BLACK

You need the license plate, otherwise it would not be road legal (in Germany at least) ;-)

[advantage20]

I would guess the production vehicle will have black window trim as usual with M models. It would be nice to have a choice between black and chrome though for a sporty/stealth look or a more classy/bourgeois look, and the M8 GC Concept does look great with that bright window trim.

The only M car I've ever seen with chrome window trim is an F10 M5. Actually I'm pretty sure it was the Aluminium Line Individual (more of a brushed effect) option that could be ordered on the regular F10 5 Series, but I don't know if the option was also available on the M5 or if that was some sort of special order.

The trend at BMW seems to be black window trim (matte black or gloss black Shadowline) on all M-related products: M Sport, M Performance (even though all the other bits and bobs are Cerium Gray), and seemingly M unless an Individual option I'm unaware of allows for Aluminium Line.

Funny enough Audi is now following the same trend by offering the option for blacked out window trim, grille and side mirrors on its sportier models, while the RS models have long had that shouty look with bright chrome trim against a bright (usually red) body.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Pedestrian impact legislation has impacted this as it is too low.

The Hoffmeister kink is a staple of BMW design as are many elements of design, icons if you will that are being interpreted by other manufacturers. Walking around the Geneva Auto Show there were many models that "interpreted" these icons.
Double Halo headlights,L shaped rearlights, air breathers and many more but yes the Hoffmeister kink is another element.

Infiniti is a good example. With many BMW elements drawn over with a compass. The new design direction for BMW is more cleaner and crisper. In The 8. This is clear as is the forthcoming models all utilise these more original design elements to BMW at least.

To low only because the huge ICE Engine is in the way.

I notice how low Tesla hood lines are on the Model S and Model 3.

Clearly a huge benefit not having to leave room for such a large power plant.

[sugaki]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Pedestrian impact legislation has impacted this as it is too low.

I think this is usually just an excuse by automakers for lackluster design. Plenty of current production cars have low-set grills, and not just ones with pyrotechnic hoods that pop (Jaguar F-Type). Since talking about the 8 Series Concept looking like a Maserati, what about Maserati Ghibli? Or a Chevy C7 Corvette?

Pedestrian impact doesn't necessarily outright ban low grills or a low front, because it's more about the relation of the front and how it slopes into the hood so that people don't get their heads slammed into the latter.

Yes, ped impact laws do hurt design--take the F30--grill it pretty low, but from the side you can see how the hood awkwardly rises up pretty quickly, as opposed to gradually rising. Still think it's beautiful, but it's a necessary compromise.

Nor does engine placement necessitate a higher front. Can always put a bulge at the top for clearance like the M3, or worse yet, add more front overhang (the overhang on the E31 is pretty long after all).

[InTheNightKitchen]

Originally Posted by sugaki

The biggest (and most disappointing) change is how much higher the grill sits comapred to the 8er Concept.

It's baffling why they're moving away from the Hoffmeister kink--it's one of the core traits of BMW design. Cover the kidney grills and it could just be an Infiniti. Think the company is fumbling with the design direction.

That's the first thing I noticed (the kidneys). His render is fantastic though.

[eMvy]

OMG, Please be true.

[termigni]

Love the car. Just what I'd get for my next car. Except the joining kidney grills. Can't stand it. Yuk!

[Paul-Bracq-BMW]

Originally Posted by termigni

Love the car. Just what I'd get for my next car. Except the joining kidney grills. Can't stand it. Yuk!

Gat the shadowline trim and dark colour car and you won't see the joining kidney grills ;-)

[6ixSpd]

Looks decent, just not a fan of the overly busy front bumper design language BMW M is going with these days. Its probably why I feel the black render looks the best of them all.

[Rschin2]

I still think the front air intakes are just way too big! But otherwise, this car looks very good...

[nick3753]

Originally Posted by 6ixSpd

Looks decent, just not a fan of the overly busy front bumper design language BMW M is going with these days. Its probably why I feel the black render looks the best of them all.

Agreed, it has a bit of a Lexus feel. But you can't please everyone. It's either too boring or too over the top these days.

[dmboone25]

That looks awesome.

[Remonster]

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

You need the license plate, otherwise it would not be road legal (in Germany at least) ;-)

It's not road legal here, either, but none of us care.