Rumors BMW 9-Series coming in 2020

[Sovereign]

I hope BMW would come out with a sensational design for the 9 series and I am quite excited about it. IMO BMW now is once again in great form in designing very attractive interiors and exteriors, and I feel the enthusiasm for the brand as I had back in 1990s and before. Please add the CS, M1 and VFL. Just wishful thinking.

 

[Rainer271]

The front lights look old though imo. But yeah it's timeless beauty. Still the VFL looks better. I'm in a minority here though it appears...

Absolute agree, klier. The design of the front lights is one design generation back.

 

[SCOTT27]

Had the CS made production it would have featured one of the more typical front sections like the F01 and had a nose cone. As you can see by this early prototype.

And here is something for a throwback.
Just like at the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" The Concept CS is put into storage, never to see daylight again.

 

[SF Dede]

Interesting pic. Who's the manufacturer of the RssScc?

[robotic storage system for sweet concept cars]

I'm considering that for a few buildings I'm working on and can't tell from the low res pic.

 

[alkaponeALK]

Hi guys, I am BMW enthusiasts...

I found this article about BMW 9... it will be an impressive car!!

http://20152016releasedate.com/2016-bmw-9-series-price-review/

What do you say about it?

 

[LaArtist]

[QUOTE="klier, post: 775383, member: 49"

And the dials of the CS almost look like an expensive Swiss watch. So much better than those screens we get lately:

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haha a swatch at most is what that looks like

 

[Giannis]

Interesting pic. Who's the manufacturer of the RssScc?

[robotic storage system for sweet concept cars]

I'm considering that for a few buildings I'm working on and can't tell from the low res pic.

Vollert.

http://www.vollert.de/en/products/

And a high resolution image:

 

[klier]

^ Aaaah, that's nice for my phone! TNX!

Nice:

 

[nikola1984]

BMW 8 Series to make a comeback in 2020
Concepts | February 22nd, 2016 by Nico DeMattia 0

BMW fans have long desired a replacement for the beloved 8 Series coupe of the ’90s. While that car is probably viewed through rose-tinted glasses, …

BMW fans have long desired a replacement for the beloved 8 Series coupe of the ’90s. While that car is probably viewed through rose-tinted glasses, as it wasn’t as fantastic as it’s made out to be, it’s still a fan-favorite and a replacement has been strongly lobbied for. BMW has been toying with our emotions on the subject for the past few years, teasing us with rumors and concepts only to later deny the plans for such a car.

However, this may all change, as Autocar has some new information from BMW’s R&D center in Munich that suggests an 8 Series replacement may be on its way and make a debut in 2020.

A new BMW 8 Series would likely serve as the brand’s flagship, in terms of both technology and luxury, being the ultimate in luxury grand touring. According to some insiders in Munich, BMW has two different layout ideas for the upcoming 8 Series and both of them have been put in front of Harald Krueger, BMW’s CEO, who is currently in the works of expanding BMW’s model lineup near the top, with the addition of new luxury vehicles to compete with Mercedes-Benz’s S Class Coupe.

The two different layouts include one that is similar to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe that we all know and love, but bigger and far more luxurious. This would actually be an interesting idea, because it would be something different that the S Class Coupe and would look unbelievably good. There’s also a traditional Coupe and Convertible layout, to compete directly with the S Class Coupe, with even higher levels of luxury than the 7 Series.

BMW Gran Lusso Concept

But the need for such a car is real for BMW, as Mercedes pushed 125,000 S Class models last year, many of them Coupes. Having an additional model for BMW to compete with the S Class Coupe would help considerably, as without one, BMW is losing potential sales with every single S Class Coupe sold. Such an 8 Series vehicle would be a low-volume, high-profit car that would be the face and flagship vehicle for BMW. According to a source inside BMW, “With the decision to bring back the 8 Series, Krueger is looking at a potentially lucrative revenue stream with high profitability on a per unit basis,”

Regarding which direction BMW decides to take with the upcoming 8 Series, we will likely find out in 2018 with a concept. Such a car would have large shoes to fill, as the 8 Series has become almost immortalized in the eyes of many enthusiasts. However, if the new 7 Series is anything to go buy, being that the upcoming 8 Series will share architecture, technology and luxury with the 7er, it should be one helluva car.
source:bmwblog

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

BMW 8 Series to make a comeback in 2020
Concepts | February 22nd, 2016 by Nico DeMattia 0

BMW fans have long desired a replacement for the beloved 8 Series coupe of the ’90s. While that car is probably viewed through rose-tinted glasses, …

BMW fans have long desired a replacement for the beloved 8 Series coupe of the ’90s. While that car is probably viewed through rose-tinted glasses, as it wasn’t as fantastic as it’s made out to be, it’s still a fan-favorite and a replacement has been strongly lobbied for. BMW has been toying with our emotions on the subject for the past few years, teasing us with rumors and concepts only to later deny the plans for such a car.

However, this may all change, as Autocar has some new information from BMW’s R&D center in Munich that suggests an 8 Series replacement may be on its way and make a debut in 2020.

A new BMW 8 Series would likely serve as the brand’s flagship, in terms of both technology and luxury, being the ultimate in luxury grand touring. According to some insiders in Munich, BMW has two different layout ideas for the upcoming 8 Series and both of them have been put in front of Harald Krueger, BMW’s CEO, who is currently in the works of expanding BMW’s model lineup near the top, with the addition of new luxury vehicles to compete with Mercedes-Benz’s S Class Coupe.

The two different layouts include one that is similar to the BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe that we all know and love, but bigger and far more luxurious. This would actually be an interesting idea, because it would be something different that the S Class Coupe and would look unbelievably good. There’s also a traditional Coupe and Convertible layout, to compete directly with the S Class Coupe, with even higher levels of luxury than the 7 Series.

BMW Gran Lusso Concept

Send that blue monstrosity to the furthest reaches of Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SCOTT27]

Send that blue monstrosity to the furthest reaches of Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes I agree. And it will be a 9er not an 8er. We have an 8 in the form of the i8 and soon we will have the i8S and i8 Roadster.

 

[nikola1984]

Yes I agree. And it will be a 9er not an 8er. We have an 8 in the form of the i8 and soon we will have the i8S and i8 Roadster.

i8s?

 

[SCOTT27]

Send that blue monstrosity to the furthest reaches of Hell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If we must talk about the Coupe then refer to Gran Lusso as an example of a Coupe, not rendered monstrosities.

The Gran Lusso concept actually uses the wheels from the new 7er.

 

[Mr. Mercedes]

Due to the slowdown in China BMW has canned the 9-series.

 

[maragulon]

So what will it be? coupe or gran coupe?

 

[Rainer271]

So what will it be? coupe or gran coupe?

First of all the 9er will be a Sedan not a Coupe.

 

[Matski]

Due to the slowdown in China BMW has canned the 9-series.

Not funny man!

I think if that were to happen you could surf the wave of tears from us BMW Fans!

I'm still curious to understand if the 9-er will exist as a sporty looking 4-door (i.e. Vision Future Luxury), what future the Gran Lusso will have, if any?

 

[SKY]

IMO Bmw should enter this market. If MB and, Bentley, Aston Martin and others are selling cars there why not BMW?

I would love to see a Conti GT competitor from BMW.

 

[klier]

Krueger is going to expand the high end lineup. A 9er based on the 7er will be hugely profitable, just like the 6er right now. And MB is selling lots of S class based models, where BMW only has the 7er and is missing sales. Staying on top means having at least as much models as the competition; and staying on top is what the shareholders want.

 

[PanterroR]

Afaic, i would rather see a proper Aston Martin/Bentley/S coupe rival, than some supercar... Call it 8 or 9 series, whatever, just make it!