RE: BMW to buy De Tomaso?

[JohnGoodridge]

A mid-engined supercar powered by a (Brabham-a-like) 600bhp version of the M V10 is the car BMW should always have built with a junior version powered by a M V8.

Don't know how they let Audi get away with it for so long.

If it's got De Tomaso on the nose, I won't be picky. It's a great marque.

[Nors]

JohnGoodridge said:

Don't know how they let Audi get away with it for so long.

VAG has more money, and Audi is it's cash cow!

[Tahiti]

Well they've got to do something if VAG continues to expand into Porsche etc. As a brand, De Tomaso brings back great memories.

[mat205125]

Frimley111R said:

.... I really can't see De Tomaso being the best brand to 'do a Lambo' for BMW.

Nor can I, however I'd be fascinated to see what they come up with if they're thinking that they can.

BMW did ok with the MINI brand from a product and financial perspective afterall.

[pagani1]

Not De Tomaso but Pantera must be a good brand.
BMW M1 replacement at last maybe, better than the latest fat ugly coupes that BMW are making.
Zagato is now within CPP isn't it and planning a new platform for an upmarket Aston Martin brand surely? BMW would be better off buying Aston Martin as their Middle East backers are looking for a safe profit right now aren't they?
Has anyone any news on Spyker & CPP? All these minor top trumps are fascinating and is anyone rescuing Gumpert?

[pagani1]

Can some bugger make the Lancia Stratos that Pininfarina made recently

[xto]

Great idea from BMW.

They need a car or brand that can start between the porsche 4s and the audi r8 v10s and go up to wards possible a gallardo level.

some italian designs and german mechanics will make another success like lambo and audi have done.

[mikefacel]

Frimley111R said:

I really can't see De Tomaso being the best brand to 'do a Lambo' for BMW.

Which begs the question what would be a better brand for a BMW supercar? Can only thinkg of Lotus but there must be some other iconic sports car brands out there.

[Lowtimer]

Asterix said:

So it'll sound crap

I can see why you're concerned, but not necessarily, as the current turbo AMG Mercs demonstrate.

[Asterix]

Lowtimer said:

Asterix said:

So it'll sound crap

I can see why you're concerned, but not necessarily, as the current turbo AMG Mercs demonstrate.

They're not bad but it's still a measured sound, if you know what I mean - it's needs to be a snarly, popping, crackling, explosive sort of noise.

All in a perfect world, of course.

[Captain Muppet]

Asterix said:

Lowtimer said:

Asterix said:

So it'll sound crap

I can see why you're concerned, but not necessarily, as the current turbo AMG Mercs demonstrate.

They're not bad but it's still a measured sound, if you know what I mean - it's needs to be a snarly, popping, crackling, explosive sort of noise.

All in a perfect world, of course.

Would something like the sound of an F40 be OK?

[Captain Muppet]

pagani1 said:

Can some bugger make the Lancia Stratos that Pininfarina made recently

Yes, Pininfarina. You just throw money at them until they tell you the delivery date. Done.

[Pistonwot]

This is sad news.
BMW is set to rape yet another brand for all its worth. I want to be proved very wrong but I dont see it with BMW's shameful track record of pillaging.
They cetainly take the or out of countryman.

[MonteV]

Audi's got Lambo and Ducati. BMW has got its own bikes, and the Rolls brand, plus the Mini. Fiat has Maserati and Ferrari. Now let's see, although the price of de Tomaso ought to be lower, I would go for Aston Martin instead. That would look like a nice stable. And BMW could return Aston's straight six DB series.

[jontysafe]

JohnGoodridge said:

A mid-engined supercar powered by a (Brabham-a-like) 600bhp version of the M V10 is the car BMW should always have built with a junior version powered by a M V8.

Don't know how they let Audi get away with it for so long.

If it's got De Tomaso on the nose, I won't be picky. It's a great marque.

This is exactly what I thought, update the v10 with a carbon intake system a la csl and capacity
increase like dinan stroker, titanium exhaust system in a modern interpretation of the Pantera.

Couple this to the new dct box on the m5.

I would sell ALL my organs for that. Sell price around £160,000ish?

[detomaso]

Hmmm...

[Asterix]

Captain Muppet said:

Asterix said:

Lowtimer said:

Asterix said:

So it'll sound crap

I can see why you're concerned, but not necessarily, as the current turbo AMG Mercs demonstrate.

They're not bad but it's still a measured sound, if you know what I mean - it's needs to be a snarly, popping, crackling, explosive sort of noise.

All in a perfect world, of course.

Would something like the sound of an F40 be OK?

Close - but still deeper - like Thor catching a testical in a zip and stepping on an upturned plug at the same time.

[ducnick]

With any luck they will use De Tomaso to produce luxary versions of some of their existing platforms. A plush interior on a 550i platform with italian external styling and a lazy BMW v8 would be sublime. Forget M car performance stats, build a slightly smaller, more practical Quattroporte rivaling car with a low reving engine, auto box, big boot, BMW reliability and leather /wood interior!

[Pistonwot]

ducnick said:

With any luck they will use De Tomaso to produce luxary versions of some of their existing platforms. A plush interior on a 550i platform with italian external styling and a lazy BMW v8 would be sublime. Forget M car performance stats, build a slightly smaller, more practical Quattroporte rivaling car with a low reving engine, auto box, big boot, BMW reliability and leather /wood interior!

That is a horror story.

[vixen1700]

Pistonwot said:

That is a horror story.

Yep.