Poll BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe: hit, or miss

[dalab]

It is incredible but the Panamera is the least striking of this trio, really two cars among which it would be very difficult to choose, for some people a point well used by BMW is that the higher rear surely makes it more comfortable for back passengers

 

[Deleted member 1071]

From the photos, I think the CLS is a better-looking car and the best looking in this segment IMO. Better than the GT-4 door or Audi A7 for that matter.
The design is unquestionably more cohesive in comparison with no fussy cuts or lines compared to the 8-Series.
The banana shape and sleeker roofline C-Pillar combo is also in favor of the CLS, giving it a...

Just another example of just how good the C257 CLS can look-provided that it is discerningly configured. In this particular photo-comparison, the CLS quite literally "shines".

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

The three things that IHMO spoil the design of the 8 GC - long front overhang, lack of clear BMW typical charater line and this awful interpretation of the Hoffmeister kink.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

The three things that IHMO spoil the design of the 8 GC - long front overhang, lack of clear BMW typical charater line and this awful interpretation of the Hoffmeister kink.

I regretfully say that the 8er GC appears (to me) to be an automobile with its' future already behind it. This applies to all 8ers actually. History has shown that BMW can do far better.

 

[martinbo]

For me at least, this iteration of the 8 Series occupies an indistinct space somewhere between 8 GC and 8 GT.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Not only do I find the F32 4 series coupe a far more compelling exercise in automotive exterior design versus the 2 door 8ers, but I personally prefer the exterior design of the F36 4er GC to that of the 8er GC.

My 2 Euro cents: BMW designers seriously dropped the ball in attempting to successfully follow the F12/13/06 6ers' act, especially regarding the M products. I question whether we will see a similar situation when the current 4 series is replaced by its' successor. After all, the F32 is one of the most attractive BMW coupes...EVER.