B C Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Now I understand why the 6 is getting axed. Its not too different from the 80's, let the 5 based 6 run for a few years and then introduce the 8. First glance is a bit polarizing for me with the large convex kidney grilles but the overall shape and placement is very Maserati-style and I am okay with it. The wheels and ride height are very tame considering that this is a concept, which is nice, perhaps closer to the real deal and less heartbreak when the production model isn't sexy (Toyota FT-1 concept anyone?). It looks like its using the GPS-based cruise control that they have been using/toying with in the 7 Series and using It to give the driver a heads up on the road and corners ahead. I suspect its a kill-two-birds strategy to aid the development of the inevitable driverless cars I'm a huge fan of GT coupes so I give it 8 blown head gaskets (out of 10 blown head gaskets) 40MP wallpaper quality images here: https://www.gtplanet.net/bmw-reveals-concept-8-series-day-early-images-leak-online/p90260634-highres/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 It looks so meh. Like every other concept from every OEM. You could put any badge on that and no one would notice. The kidneys don't even remind me of a BMW. The front end looks too catfish like for my taste. Hopefully this looks better at final production. Earl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I like the side and rear views, but those giant convex kidneys look terrible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 WHAT THE HELL IS UP WITH THEM AND HUGE KIDNEYS ON THE LATEST CONCEPTS!?!?! Seriously though, they need to knock that shit off. Yes, kidney's are a one of (if not "THE" most) iconic BMW styling cues but that does not mean you need to make them massive=/ m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdesign Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Meh, its not terrible, but its also not too exciting either. Maybe it just takes awhile to grow on ya? All I see is a robot face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobZR Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 to much "me too look". at first glance looks like new Jag or Masarati, not BMW. Daggerty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 That front end looks like a catfish with an extra chromosome. In short, I'm not a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REKIII Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 Since the 8 has been out of the loop for so long , the strikingly different look is just that, striking.....compare the old 8 with every other at the time current BMW, it looked VERY different. The big grill thing is something we will be seeing more and more, look at all the new Mercs. Unfortunately this is due to every increasing pedestrian impact regs in Europe. They want a larger vertical surface on cars so if a pedestrian is bumped at low speed they are more likley to go away from the car than on the hood or under the car. Mrc and BMW are hiding this large frontal surface with huge grilles. I really like this new concept. Best part is that the headlights don't touch the grilles. The rest of the current line up went away from that, and they all look like everything else out there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoungCR Posted May 26, 2017 Report Share Posted May 26, 2017 I agree with REKIII but it still doesn't excite me much. It'll be toned down yet before production and then just be a big expensive coupe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 27, 2017 Report Share Posted May 27, 2017 The regs explains the big grill thing. I didn't know that. It explains the Audi floor to ceiling grills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceddragon Posted May 28, 2017 Report Share Posted May 28, 2017 The side and rear are sexy though, I would bet the front will get toned down some before release Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 In typical BMW F-chassis fashion, the new ///M8 sounds like a complete freak show. Im hearing a Lion mixed with a horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straight6pwr Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 came here to say ugly. m42b32 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasnt m3 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 Hash tags on the plate...fuck. what is this world coming to? B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassboy3313 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 ugly and sounds like poo ... nice work bmw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 They over did it on the popcorn and firecrackers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m42b32 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 The safety car sounded pretty good. thankfully it drowned out the sound of the 8 when they took off, because it sounds broken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsbimmer1 Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 What I don't understand is why it sounds like shit. My guess is this is some form of n63/s63 and that engine sounds good. How did they fuck this up? Iceddragon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B C Posted May 31, 2017 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 BURBLE TUNE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunMetalGrey Posted May 31, 2017 Report Share Posted May 31, 2017 2 hours ago, Snap said: BURBLE TUNE! Turning off overrun fuel cut, the sign of any true tuner! B C 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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