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      11-09-2018, 06:04 PM   #67
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4-door version of this will be M9 correct?

M9 = Sedan
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For 150-180k I'd personally take a GT3 or turbo S over the M8 any day of the week, but that's not to say I don't like this car. The M8 will definitely be as niche as the Z4 IMO Due to its price range.

For M cars, most buyers usually stop at 4, and some at 5, to use as a daily then have a more exotic non BMW car as a weekend toy. That's only what I've seen on the forums here and in person. Could be wrong though.

I'm sure it'll sell, but nowhere near as desirable as a P-Car.

Not bashing this car FYI. I hope it's super successful since I'm a hardcore, but realistic, bmw enthusiast.
I appreciate your comment and don't disagree. My post was actually about trying to get photoshop experts (pshoppers) to take a swing at undressing the camo car. The lighting seems to allow it and I cant wait to see what it finally looks like.

The appeal of this car will likely be limited to hardcord bmw brand enthusiasts and those that want a large touring M car. Similar to M6 appeal
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For 150-180k I'd personally take a GT3 or turbo S over the M8 any day of the week, but that's not to say I don't like this car. The M8 will definitely be as niche as the Z4 IMO Due to its price range.

For M cars, most buyers usually stop at 4, and some at 5, to use as a daily then have a more exotic non BMW car as a weekend toy. That's only what I've seen on the forums here and in person. Could be wrong though.

I'm sure it'll sell, but nowhere near as desirable as a P-Car.

Not bashing this car FYI. I hope it's super successful since I'm a hardcore, but realistic, bmw enthusiast.
I appreciate your comment and don't disagree. My post was actually about trying to get photoshop experts (pshoppers) to take a swing at undressing the camo car. The lighting seems to allow it and I cant wait to see what it finally looks like.

The appeal of this car will likely be limited to hardcord bmw brand enthusiasts and those that want a large touring M car. Similar to M6 appeal
Oooooo that's definitely a major oversight on my part. Completely misunderstood! I'm getting too old for the latest internet jargon lol.

My apologies. I agree though, would definitely be interested in seeing the photoshopped undressed version of this!
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So is this basically a coupe version of the M5 now? Basically the same drivetrain or is it more different than that? Fundamentally closer to the 5 series or closer to the 7?
Ufortunatelly it seems like that. I hoped that m8 will get upgraded V12 motor from the 760 . Otherwise it's gonna be M5 coupe which is actualy heаvier....
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4-door version of this will be M9 correct?

M9 = Sedan
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No one has heard of the M9. I'm willing to bet any 4 door model of this car will be called the M8 GC.
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So is this basically a coupe version of the M5 now? Basically the same drivetrain or is it more different than that? Fundamentally closer to the 5 series or closer to the 7?
Ufortunatelly it seems like that. I hoped that m8 will get upgraded V12 motor from the 760 . Otherwise it's gonna be M5 coupe which is actualy heаvier....
Same thing happened with the M6 GC. Same engine as M5, but heavier with less performance.
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Same thing happened with the M6 GC. Same engine as M5, but heavier with less performance.
At least in that generation an F13 with the same drivetrain was lighter than an F10. But the m850i is heavier than an m550i
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Same thing happened with the M6 GC. Same engine as M5, but heavier with less performance.
At least in that generation an F13 with the same drivetrain was lighter than an F10. But the m850i is heavier than an m550i

Jep, thats pretty damn sick. but the funny part is, it has carbon core plus carbon roof
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For 150-180k I'd personally take a GT3 or turbo S over the M8 any day of the week, but that's not to say I don't like this car. The M8 will definitely be as niche as the Z4 IMO Due to its price range.

For M cars, most buyers usually stop at 4, and some at 5, to use as a daily then have a more exotic non BMW car as a weekend toy. That's only what I've seen on the forums here and in person. Could be wrong though.

I'm sure it'll sell, but nowhere near as desirable as a P-Car.

Not bashing this car FYI. I hope it's super successful since I'm a hardcore, but realistic, bmw enthusiast.
I appreciate your comment and don't disagree. My post was actually about trying to get photoshop experts (pshoppers) to take a swing at undressing the camo car. The lighting seems to allow it and I cant wait to see what it finally looks like.

The appeal of this car will likely be limited to hardcord bmw brand enthusiasts and those that want a large touring M car. Similar to M6 appeal
The rims are the same style as the M8 GC concept. My hunch is the same body style as the concept (front and rear), but side mirrors will be different from the concept.
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It is far more likely that the M8 will be a GT car with impressive performance than a full fledged sports car. The car will simply be too heavy and the market is likely too small to sell a true sports car. BMW has the M4 CSL, etc. for a for more sporting pursuits.
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What's the point of camouflage pics !??
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What's the point of camouflage pics !??
What, you've never been to the strip club? Sometimes once it all comes off you are a bit disappointed though.
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4-door version of this will be M9 correct?

M9 = Sedan
M8 = Coupe
No. The 4-door version of this is the M5. This essentially replaces the 6-series coupe, convertible, and gran coupe.

The 9-series, if developed, is a different and more upmarket car. It would likely be built on the same platform as the 7-series and Ghost.
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Same engine as M5? So it is just a M6 with a name change? I thought it was going to be a more premium model than M6. Base on 7 series level not 5.

Is this M8 completing with S63 or E63 coupe? Is there an E63 coupe?
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Same engine as M5? So it is just a M6 with a name change? I thought it was going to be a more premium model than M6. Base on 7 series level not 5.

Is this M8 completing with S63 or E63 coupe? Is there an E63 coupe?
There is an E53 coupe that is closer to the M850i, maybe even slower. For whatever reason AMG won't do a Coupe E, but they do the C and the S.

It really is just an M6 with a new name.
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Same engine as M5? So it is just a M6 with a name change? I thought it was going to be a more premium model than M6. Base on 7 series level not 5.

Is this M8 completing with S63 or E63 coupe? Is there an E63 coupe?
There is an E53 coupe that is closer to the M850i, maybe even slower. For whatever reason AMG won't do a Coupe E, but they do the C and the S.

It really is just an M6 with a new name.
Add 2 to 6 to make it sound more premium and can charge more?
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Same body as 8 series! WTF no wide fenders and such! M5 for me is best M car right now
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Why would the 8 be a coupe of the 5? Shouldn't it be a coupe of the 7 series? What am i missing. Surely BMW wont screw up the names, right?

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M8 Grand Coupe please, leave it the way it is on this picture at Pebble Beach
And please give us this color, I haven't seen a good green BMW since the the E36 and E46 days when fern green was available.

Isn't that Boston Green?

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Think its just the lighting, my mom had a fern green 330i and it changed tones depending on the sunlight
After looking at production you are correct as I previously thought Boston Green was available on all years of the E36 M3, and Fern Green supplanted it after the LCI.
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I freakin' love the design of the M8! Much more than the G20, that is certain. This is what I would love for the new Z to look like, hopefully they will make a coupe version of that!
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