RE: BMW 8 Series draws nearer

[Ninja59]

I am still undecided on the shots I have seen of the 8 series. It does look "okay", but it just IMO does not look as good as the 6.

For me the back of the 6 looks wonderful, the rear of the 8 looks questionable.

Size wise the 6 is already large, the 6GT is even bigger. Lord knows what size this will be in comparison with the 7.

[HighwayStar]

Ninja59 said:

I am still undecided on the shots I have seen of the 8 series. It does look "okay", but it just IMO does not look as good as the 6.

For me the back of the 6 looks wonderful, the rear of the 8 looks questionable.

Size wise the 6 is already large, the 6GT is even bigger. Lord knows what size this will be in comparison with the 7.

I read somewhere it's going to be 'slightly' shorter and lighter than the 6, using more of the carbon core process.

[AppleJuice]

Any information on engines?

[Chestrockwell]

AppleJuice said:

Any information on engines?

Good question, I wonder if there will be a diesel variant! Even a straight 6, a car like this should have a V8 base and a top of the range V12 if 100k pricing is to be confirmed.

[CRA1G]

Chestrockwell said:

AppleJuice said:

Any information on engines?

Good question, I wonder if there will be a diesel variant! Even a straight 6, a car like this should have a V8 base and a top of the range V12 if 100k pricing is to be confirmed.

I remember when BMW couldn't sell the V12 850 in 1991 because it was too heavy and expensive And soon introduced the V8 840 which was just as quick,lighter,cheaper and a better car imo and I'm pleased to still have one today... I'm sure they will do petrol and diesel in the new one..?