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The two new BMW "8" class concept/prototypes

  • 25-05-2013 12:31pm
    #1
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭


    Possibly resurrecting the flagship "8" designation but as two separate classes?

    The now confirmed 2014 model, EUR100k, 4.6sec to 60, 100MPG, 3Cylinder Petrol + 96Kw Electric drive BMW i8:
    BMW_i8_06.jpg
    BMW_i8_12-L.jpg
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GR_Z3wmj_zU



    And the most likely E31 8series replacement, the Pininfarina designed Gran Lusso Coupe, 550BHP (or more) V12:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvCmNp8XD74

    ku-xlarge.jpg
    EYxn0eT.jpg


    I think the Gran Lusso Coupe, as a concept, is almost visually there, but it needs some sleeker design elements in the front, its kinda like its half butch half slim but not really anything at the moment.


Comments

  • #2
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Lovely arse.


  • #3
    Celly Smunt
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 9,464 ✭✭✭Celly Smunt


    rovoagho wrote: »
    Lovely arse.

    it sort of reminds me of this


  • #4
    AugustusMinimus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,591 ✭✭✭AugustusMinimus


    BMW are presently getting the backs so right and the front's so wrong.

    The front on that Grand Lusso Concept is awful.


  • #5
    Dr.Rieux
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 674 ✭✭✭Dr.Rieux


    It needs to be lower at the front I think


  • #6
    Hal1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,719 ✭✭✭Hal1


    Reminds me of this.
    images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRYoMG5gf76GzsV7V36C1N3B3tMFIkSdlFpwyKzsLevE0xZ4M4tzg


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  • #7
    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,280 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    Matt Simis wrote: »
    Possibly resurrecting the flagship "8" designation but as two separate classes?
    Excellent, the 4 and the 8 will be nice machines with the right engines
    The now confirmed 2014 model,
    sweet , so its not a far off concept
    EUR100k,
    not great but an expected price range
    4.6sec to 60,
    Savage speed
    100MPG,
    how did they manage that on a
    3Cylinder Petrol + 96Kw Electric drive BMW i8:
    ohh wait, fcuk that, kill it with fire
    And the most likely E31 8series replacement, the Pininfarina designed Gran Lusso Coupe, 550BHP (or more) V12:
    Ahh ok , they redeemed themselves , This will be a savage second hand buy in 10 years.

    that was a rollercoaster of a post to read if there ever was one.


  • #8
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    that was a rollercoaster of a post to read if there ever was one.
    Lol, could see where that was headed. :)


  • #9
    HandsomeDan
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 843 ✭✭✭HandsomeDan


    The wheels are lost in those arches.

    If they did a 2.0 liter turbo diesel version they'd sell loads.


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