8 Series (G14/G15/G16) [Official] BMW 8 Series Coupé (G15)

[dalab]

630 ps and 3.1s 0-100 kph mmm, I was expecting 650 to 700 ps for all the fuss and for a clear differentiation with the M5 although the 3.1s are cool

How much is 630 ps in hp?

 

[bimmer6]

630 ps and 3.1s 0-100 kph mmm, I was expecting 650 to 700 ps for all the fuss and for a clear differentiation with the M5 although the 3.1s are cool

How much is 630 ps in hp?

it's the same

 

[bimmer6]

I think we'll see more power in models like competition, CS, CSL or whatever they'll be called

 

[Akrapovicowns]

BMW is quite confident to be on par with the likes of a911 Turbo or R8 on the track with that car

Thats laughable. Bmw and their claims..

 

[Merc1]

The New 2020 BMW M8 is Shaping Up to Be Great | Automobile Magazine


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[gmag]

BMW official press release.


New BMW M8 (Fuel consumption combined: 10.8 – 10.7 l/100 km [26.2 – 26.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 246 – 243 g/km) in the final phase of the series production development process.
Customary BMW M dynamic prowess, agility and precision enter a new dimension.
Performance-oriented vehicle concept with minimised weight, low centre of gravity, even weight distribution, optimum wheelbase and wide tracks.
M-specific optimisations further increase already high levels of rigidity in the body structure, chassis components and chassis mounting.
M-specific suspension delivers exceptional directional stability, steering precision and cornering dynamics.
High-revving V8 engine with M TwinPower Turbo technology produces north of 440 kW/600 hp. Fully variable transfer of power via M xDrive all-wheel-drive system with rear-wheel bias and 2WD mode.
Market launch of the BMW M8 Coupe in the course of 2019. Further model variants: BMW M8 Convertible, BMW M8 Gran Coupe.

 

[Akrapovicowns]

Only 285s? Doesnt the M850 has about the same already?

 

[manuelf]

In short they say that the technology is basically identical to the M5 Competition. Just slightly more power. So no transaxle, no rear wheel steering but all wheel driven.

What a pitty. Exactly like you said... the same technology of the F90/F90 CP just in a different package... so in the light of this article, someone should ask Marquardt, what his transaxle talk was all about!
And concerning the comparison with the 911 Turbo... I don't believe it! My guess: (Track)tests will show, that the M8 not even has a chance against 991.2 turbo S. Not to speak about 992 turbo! Which is the one a M8 has to be compared with in 2020!

 

[Rainer271]

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[Centurion]

Today I saw roughly 20 8-Series in different colour. It was my first time seeing it since Goodwood Festival of Speed. Which ever angle you look at it from it's utterly gorgeous.

My favourite angle is the rear 3/4 view. What doesn't come across is how low the rear is. You'd think an elephant has sat on it. I like it because it makes it very recognisable from the rear. BMW have mad a huge leap from the 6-Series.

 

[Busty]

When comparing coupé and cabrio, a question comes up that I have wondered about repeatedly in the last couple of years. Up to now, I have never gotten a satisfying answer. Maybe, somebody in here can fill that gap .

So, this is it: Why didn't they just develop the coupé based on the convertible, i.e. (roughly speaking) putting a different roof on the identical body? Is this just for structural rigidity? Weight? If they had, the coupé would come with retractable windows in the rear, for instance, giving it a more authentic GT feel.
Btw: The same question applies to the E class coupe/convertible, as well. Why preferring that ugly third window on the side to the cabrio shape?
I don't get it.

 

[klier]

Is this just for structural rigidity? Weight?

The two most important parts.

It would be absolutely horrible if the coupe was a cabriolet with a fixed hardtop.

 

[klier]

I just wish BMW made a proper sportscar, so this 8er can be apreciated for what it is.

 

[Centurion]

I just wish BMW made a proper sportscar, so this 8er can be apreciated for what it is.

Clinch your thumbs for an MZ4 CS.

 

[Busty]

It would be absolutely horrible if the coupe was a cabriolet with a fixed hardtop.

This statement is tendentious and you know it. You're probably aware that I am not thinking of such an ultra-cheap solution.
And even if: Take the W124. Still one of the best looking Benzes, imo. And yes, more or less a cabriolet with a fixed hardtop. Sure, times have changed. But you could have made a nice, long, very GTish roof on that 8er body and its appearance would have been very different from the convertible.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

When comparing coupé and cabrio, a question comes up that I have wondered about repeatedly in the last couple of years. Up to now, I have never gotten a satisfying answer. Maybe, somebody in here can fill that gap .

So, this is it: Why didn't they just develop the coupé based on the convertible, i.e. (roughly speaking) putting a different roof on th...

I have also asked myself the same question, when the cabrio of the BMW E36 was presented. I suppose it has something to do with the visual balance of height and length. The lack of a roof makes the car body of the cabrio look very elongated, slimmer and graceful and this is best achieved when the upper and the lower lines of the body are strictly parallel. The roof of the coupe makes it much taller, which should be compensated with a higher and sloping trunk lid and bigger glass area behind the B pillar (if it exists).

 

[Deleted member 1071]

I am of the opinion that BMW designers resolved the aforementioned "coupe versus cabriolet" issue quite well. The taut fit of the cabriolets' "fast" fabric-top accentuates the cars' long and low silhouette effectively (with coupes', this aspect is usually a "given") while visually differentiating it from the sleek coupe in a compelling manner. As far as I can see, only the Porsche Carreras and A-M DB11 Volante pull this off as convincingly. Very "modern" as well as cohesive in comparison to, for example, M-B C238 and C217 or Bentley Continental GT cabriolets.

My 2 Euro cents.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

This statement is tendentious and you know it. You're probably aware that I am not thinking of such an ultra-cheap solution.
And even if: Take the W124. Still one of the best looking Benzes, imo. And yes, more or less a cabriolet with a fixed hardtop. Sure, times have changed. But you could have made a nice, long, very GTish roof on that 8er body and its...

It's simply amazing just how fresh the C124 looks even today. Masterclass.

 

[SCOTT27]

 

[Merc1]

It's simply amazing just how fresh the C124 looks even today. Masterclass.

Mercedes' design peaked in the late 80's early 90's when the 190E, 300E, 300CE, 500E, 300CE Cabriolet, 500SL (R129), 560SEL and 560SEC were all on the same showroom floor. Don't get me wrong there have been some stunners since then, but all models back then had a design that was the envy of the world and now just scream classic.

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