Production BMW 8 Series leaked !!

MiamiFan13 · 01-11-2018, 08:58 AM

Yikes!!!! Looks like a Camaro ZL1 from the back.

LeMans E90 · 01-11-2018, 09:40 AM

You guys complain. A lot. Lol

c63er · 01-11-2018, 09:53 AM

BMW continues this horrible trend of "plastic" design with large panel gaps and overall cartoonish feature elements. BMW seems to get away with it in the 3 and 4 series because of the market they are in.

I can't imagine this will work too well in the 8 series segment, at least here in the USA. Unless it has some outstanding lease rates. More then likely BMW only cares about selling it in Asian markets.

The new a5 and Lexus LC have a much more professional and tight design which seems strange as the 8 series nomenclature suggests this should be at a higher level then those.

Ferrari seems to be the only company who has figured out how to mix swooping design with crisp lines and panels.

This car is simply too reminiscent of fisher price rather than matchbox.

BMWRL · 01-11-2018, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by sev1

TBH, the front end looks very similar. Notwithstanding the bumper changes which are required for safety, it looks like a productionalized version of the concept. Its tough to tell on the rear so I won't comment there.

My take is that I want to see concepts that point in the direction of where the production cars are going. But I don't want/need them to have all of the production requirements because then its going to look boring. Concept keeps the fantasy going. At least for me, cars are more than just practical and I like to see artistic versions even if they have no chance to make it in production. At least to see what some of the designers are capable of. Maybe technology will be able to realize those dreams some day.

Hmm... Porsche seems to make concept cars that are virtually the production version and I never hear anyone say their concepts or production cars are boring.

Also, the PRODUCTION version Aston Martin DB11 has more of a shark nose closer to the look of the 8 series concept, compared to what this 8 series production seems to have and they seemed to have designed it with the same regulations all the other cars have to design with.

ORIGIN M. · 01-11-2018, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnDeeZ

The back looks like a Camaro... WTF BMW

I'd consider getting your eyes checked stat...

No it does not!

ReeferCheefer · 01-11-2018, 10:34 AM

Really glad to see the nav not standing up on the dash like a 1995 ipad

TheBry · 01-11-2018, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by mcc3456

Good lord the back end is ugly. BMW is Lexusing it up these days.

Agreed -- there's something "unresolved" about the back end. That huge chunk of open space for plates is weird. Maybe it's just the angle of the photo.

TheBry · 01-11-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by ReeferCheefer

Really glad to see the nav not standing up on the dash like a 1995 ipad

iPads didn't exist until 2010, but I agree. I vacillate between loving and hating the display in my G12 7-Series. Sometimes I think it's cool that it's propped up front-and-center -- primarily when I'm behind the wheel, and other times (when, for example, approaching the car from the front and looking into the car through the windshield) I think it's a bit of an eye-sore.

Northern X5M · 01-11-2018, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MalibuBimmer

Just awful. I made the right decision getting out of my i8 and into an AMG GT. This thing is an abomination.

Same here, I was hoping the 8 Series would keep me with the brand. Nope. Missing my M5, but I have a MB GTR on the way.

JK479 · 01-11-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by ckfraser

Does that mean we're saying the 7 looks good now? I maintain that it isn't a looker...

Agreed. The G11/G12 are ugly as fuck. Its sad to see BMW have failed so much the last years. Look how beautiful Mercedes has come to. My next car is definitely not a BMW.

Msport on all models needs to lose this ugly gray "accent" color.

Cheap way for BMW to call something msport.

Ghostriderf80 · 01-11-2018, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I'd consider getting your eyes checked stat...

No it does not!

Camaro looks better

mikeokimster · 01-11-2018, 01:18 PM

One thing I noticed when looking back at the rear end photo was how distorted the perspectives are. Ie. the column to the right has some major deflection going on, same with the vertical lines towards the front of the car making the rear bumper of the car look pinched almost cartoonish.

benny Blanco · 01-11-2018, 01:22 PM

Any chances we will see it in Detroit?

Joop! · 01-11-2018, 01:23 PM

Exactly...

Staszek · 01-11-2018, 01:25 PM

I REALLY hope thats not what it looks like. Hard to tell and a weird angle, but man the prototype was amazing!! This is disappointing.

ORIGIN M. · 01-11-2018, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostriderf80

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I'd consider getting your eyes checked stat...

No it does not!

Camaro looks better

To funny.

We cannot even see the bloody car.

F32Fleet · 01-11-2018, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by ShawnDeeZ

The back looks like a Camaro... WTF BMW

I'd consider getting your eyes checked stat...

No it does not!

looks similar to me in terms of proportions in width.

bunker · 01-11-2018, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by outie

Bait and Switch:

https://www.bmwusa.com/vehicles/8series.html

yeah, god - it's not even close. f*cking BMW. this probably means the Z5 is gonna look crap too. I had my hopes so high.

ORIGIN M. · 01-11-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by F32Fleet

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

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Originally Posted by ShawnDeeZ

The back looks like a Camaro... WTF BMW

I'd consider getting your eyes checked stat...

No it does not!

looks similar to me in terms of proportions in width.

That picture is taken with a Potato so the proportions are whacked.

Let's wait until the car is fully revealed first.

KoenG · 01-11-2018, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

That picture is taken with a Potato so the proportions are whacked.

Let's wait until the car is fully revealed first.

You're right, but the Potato already reveals that the production version is not the prototype adjusted for production and safety regulations, but a totally different concept all together.

The proto showed timeless beauty, stood on his own in the line-up, radiated muscle and elegance. The Potato shots already indicates it's rather a 2 doors 5 series with some adjustments.

Probably still desirable enough to many, but most certainly not jaw dropping like the proto made me expect.

ORIGIN M. · 01-11-2018, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by KoenG

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

That picture is taken with a Potato so the proportions are whacked.

Let's wait until the car is fully revealed first.

You're right, but the Potato already reveals that the production version is not the prototype adjusted for production and safety regulations, but a totally different concept all together.

The proto showed timeless beauty, stood on his own in the line-up, radiated muscle and elegance. The Potato shots already indicates it's rather a 2 doors 5 series with some adjustments.

Probably still desirable enough to many, but most certainly not jaw dropping like the proto made me expect.

I understand 100%

It is hardly exciting considering the concept was a knockout

dmboone25 · 01-11-2018, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ORIGIN M.

I understand 100%

It is hardly exciting considering the concept was a knockout

I think that's my biggest gripe - it's just not inspiring. The concept was pretty bold. This? Not so much...

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