[Hoonigan]

Unfortunately the key is fake, the account posts digital renders of futuristic keys for all kinds of makes & models

[mastatikle]

Man I was really looking forward to buying this car but this car in the video doesn’t look anything like the car in the revealed at Geneva. I like the front end but the rear seems high like one of the GT series bmw’s. The car is also very tall for a sports sedan, not sleek and low like the 6 series. This seems closer to the X6 than a car series. I hope the performance specs make up for this. Can’t see this handling well with that height. The roof line is up to that average 6’ man’s shoulder

[MilehighM3]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

This car will be positioned above the previous 6 series and also above the 7.

There will also be a two door version.

I'm not sure of your historical knowledge, but there has been an 8 series in the past ( no M version was ever sold) and it was positioned well above the 6er ...

The 850 Ci went for $95,000 back in 1995 and the 850 CSI had a V12

All 850s had V12s, the 840 had a V8. The CSi was as close to an M as it got in that era. The 850 CSi has an M engine (S70), mirrors, door handles, front and rear facia with M specific wheels. If you're going to be so matter of fact with your posts at least get them right, not copy a wiki page.

[scoobysaurus]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

This car will be positioned above the previous 6 series and also above the 7.

There will also be a two door version.

I'm not sure of your historical knowledge, but there has been an 8 series in the past ( no M version was ever sold) and it was positioned well above the 6er ...

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_8_Series_(E31)


https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews...ed-test-review


The 850 Ci went for $95,000 back in 1995 and the 850 CSI had a V12

Sigh. The 6 series and 8 series never coexisted. Unlike the original 8 series, the new 8 series for all intents and purposes is a replacement of the current 6 series while the 6 badge gets new duty as the new 5GT. It's crazy how much of an impact a badge has on people and that's probably why BMW's changing the name so they can charge more for the same thing.

[GOLFFRR]

im digging the front but the rear just seems a little off to me, not sure what part but ill hold judgement for when I see the final and in person

[ice31]

Originally Posted by BMW 2002tii

Riding high??

Anyone else think it's riding high - comfort mode?? Maybe?? I thought that was just the damper settings...

Went here just to comment this, glad I'm not the only one. It's probably riding in comfort setting, or maybe it has an option to elevate the body for ground clearance like the Porsche's.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by scoobysaurus

Sigh. The 6 series and 8 series never coexisted. Unlike the original 8 series, the new 8 series for all intents and purposes is a replacement of the current 6 series while the 6 badge gets new duty as the new 5GT. It's crazy how much of an impact a badge has on people and that's probably why BMW's changing the name so they can charge more for the same thing.

You are correct, Except there never has been an 8 series sedan until now. There has never been a 4 dr model higher than the 7. The 6 series gran coupe was always below the 7er.

The 8er coupe and gran coupe are a clean break from the 6 series which has always been on the same chassis as the 5er and they are indeed going to positioned above the 7er.

[uniqueMR]

Beautiful. Car to own

[raysspl]

That ride height tho!

[ano0oj]

that key is straight out of a sci-fi movie!!

[Teutonic]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

This car will be positioned above the previous 6 series and also above the 7.

There will also be a two door version.

I'm not sure of your historical knowledge, but there has been an 8 series in the past ( no M version was ever sold) and it was positioned well above the 6er ...

The 850 Ci went for $95,000 back in 1995 and the 850 CSI had a V12

6 was inexistent in the 850 era.

However, I was thinking that since this is -kind of- a 6 replacement, it should be positioned as such.
I know that the 8 nomenclature requires an "above 7 Series" perception but still... Or, we need the 6 back.
6 is one of the most beautiful BMW's ever built in my opinion.
If they keep the 8 at a above M5/ 7 Series price, then they kick themselves in the butt if no 6 will be offered.

If the price will be in the range you guys are suggesting, there are many great options in that league, not sure how sales will look like.

[advantage20]

Originally Posted by mastatikle

Man I was really looking forward to buying this car but this car in the video doesn’t look anything like the car in the revealed at Geneva. I like the front end but the rear seems high like one of the GT series bmw’s. The car is also very tall for a sports sedan, not sleek and low like the 6 series. This seems closer to the X6 than a car series. I hope the performance specs make up for this. Can’t see this handling well with that height. The roof line is up to that average 6’ man’s shoulder

X6 seriously?
How does this not have a similar height to the 6er GC?

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Tracus

6 was inexistent in the 850 era.

However, I was thinking that since this is -kind of- a 6 replacement, it should be positioned as such.
I know that the 8 nomenclature requires an "above 7 Series" perception but still... Or, we need the 6 back.
6 is one of the most beautiful BMW's ever built in my opinion.
If they keep the 8 at a above M5/ 7 Series price, then they kick themselves in the butt if no 6 will be offered.

If the price will be in the range you guys are suggesting, there are many great options in that league, not sure how sales will look like.

the 6 is a GT now.

While I agree with you that the 6 series has been a classic nameplate for BMW over the years.. BMW has changed it to be a hatchback that might compete with the Porsche panamera. I don't think many Bimwads are happy that the 6 series coupe and has been turned into what the 5GT was any more than the fact that the 2 door M3 is dead because it was turned into a 4 series/M4. The 6 series gran coupe will apparently be reinvented as the 8 series GC and the 6 series coupe is now dead for ever and will come back as an 8 series.

you clearly are attached to the old 6er more than BMW.. because they don't give a darn about it or what the M3 coupe used to be,

Since BMW has never had both 6 and 8 at the same time.. (until now) they apparently feel ok with this lineup shuffle.

The 8er will be the new halo vehicle for the marque... unless BMW decides to defy their own pricing/naming structure.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by mastatikle

Man I was really looking forward to buying this car but this car in the video doesn’t look anything like the car in the revealed at Geneva. I like the front end but the rear seems high like one of the GT series bmw’s. The car is also very tall for a sports sedan, not sleek and low like the 6 series. This seems closer to the X6 than a car series. I hope the performance specs make up for this. Can’t see this handling well with that height. The roof line is up to that average 6’ man’s shoulder

Originally Posted by advantage20

X6 seriously?
How doesn’t this have a similar height to the 6er GC?

I agree with @Advantage20 ..

you may want to get your eyes checked...

[JMon]

Ok. I figured out the rear end. We are just so out of touch. This is part of the JDM sync BMW has going on with Toyota. "Bosozoku" style!

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

There has never been a 4 dr model higher than the 7. The 6 series gran coupe was always below the 7er.

The 6GC was below the 7 in series number order, but it was priced higher than the equivalent 7er. For MY2014, the M Sport Edition was released for the 6Series which included over $9k in additional options for a mere $900 ($5300 vs $4400 for M Sport Package on its own).

[SIN_CITY_TROLL]

Originally Posted by jmh600cbr

I have received confirmation from a source at BMW that the car will be almost identical to this in production.

That's what they always say with every concept

[bobert]

Love the look of this car from the front, side, the rear 'shoulders', the color - hell, this is even the first conjoined-twin kidney grille that looks good to me* - but I agree with others who say the lower half of the rear end is kinda crazy.

*The mustache/unibrow grille on the new M2 Comp could learn a lesson from the grille on this beast.

[Dumbo]

Originally Posted by ice31

Went here just to comment this, glad I'm not the only one. It's probably riding in comfort setting, or maybe it has an option to elevate the body for ground clearance like the Porsche's.

The ride height is crazy when moving, but remember this is just a concept and designed to be shown off in a static setting. I would be amazed if the production car sits that high.

[rost87]

I was hoping to see the interior)

[ZIV3R]

It's starting to look a little Infinity (rear quarter panels) mixed with Lexus (rear) up in here. NO THANKS