BMW 8 Series rumored to return in 2020

JustChris · 02-23-2016, 02:45 PM

Make it so...

vladberca · 02-23-2016, 02:50 PM

So we can expect a 2018 prototype at Frankfurt Motor Show? Top version will be an M9 this time?

4corners · 02-23-2016, 02:55 PM

Why not? Create another new product line like the 2 series. Series lineage doesn't have to be adhered to. A fresh start.

fsfikke · 02-23-2016, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It won't be an 8er.

But SOP won't be 2020 nor 2019 right? Is it the ix they're referring to in the magazine?

Bimmerbandit · 02-23-2016, 03:49 PM

Let's stick with the 2 door format please or offer both like the 6 series and 6 gran coupe.

M3 Number 86 · 02-23-2016, 04:08 PM

I vote for r8 competitor. It will sell like hot cakes

templarklimek · 02-23-2016, 04:58 PM

I have an R8 V10. They wont do it. The new head of M division is from Audi and he hates manual transmissions. I spend 150+ on a car i want the choice to row my own gears....

M3 Number 86 · 02-23-2016, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by templarklimek

I have an R8 V10. They wont do it. The new head of M division is from Audi and he hates manual transmissions. I spend 150+ on a car i want the choice to row my own gears....

R8 v10/10+ is freaking awesome.

kooper · 02-23-2016, 05:03 PM

Uh-huh. Will this be before or after the new M1?

Don't get me wrong, I would love to see BMW commit and release something like this. This carrot's just been dangled too many times for me to take any of these rumours seriously though.

SCOTT26 · 02-23-2016, 05:10 PM

The 9er will finally get share its architecture with the next generation of Rolls-Royce models such as the all new advanced and evolutionary Phantom.

Chihuahua · 02-23-2016, 05:21 PM

Hasn't it pretty much been confirmed that the next big BMW will be the 9 series? This 8 series resurrection seems to come up once per year since the E31 went out of production.

I look forward to saying '9er' over and over again. 9er.

Mspired · 02-23-2016, 05:24 PM

This is kind of believable. As BMW is pushing to make the 6 series smaller, which would probably put it near the size or a little larger than the e class coupe. Now the 8 series bmw can be a director competitor to the s class coupe.
Hopefully this comes to life.

YungDro · 02-23-2016, 05:28 PM

thread closed....

Mspired · 02-23-2016, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by YungDro

6 series has always competed with the SL. it will be lighter and still will compete with the SL.

Thanks.. I totally forgot that.

AKRAPOVICOWNS · 02-23-2016, 07:02 PM

Guys forget about an r8 competitor. In their minds they think the i8 does just that.

auf Deutsch · 02-23-2016, 07:50 PM

850is if you need a lift, who's the kid in the drop who else

dsad1 · 02-23-2016, 07:54 PM

I am all for an 8 series.

But they shouldn't need an 8 series to be able to compete with the s class sales, they just need a better 7 series.

ZIV3R · 02-23-2016, 07:57 PM

I would trade my m3, m5, x5, and 7 in for an 8. I know I know the math doesn't add up to 8 but that's how excited I would be to see the 8 come back!!

fsfikke · 02-23-2016, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by AKRAPOVICOWNS

Guys forget about an r8 competitor. In their minds they think the i8 does just that.

There was a super car planned, not to compete with the R8, rather with the 918 etc. A couple of prototypes were already build, unfortunately the project was scrapped by the new CEO.

Das Johnson · 02-23-2016, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It won't be an 8er.

But it'll still be SOMETHING!

I will forever be fantasizing about an M990Li V16, however unlikely.

N & M · 02-23-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by alex-e92

I wish they would team up with McLaren again and make another F1.

I wish they would buy the company and work the same magic as Rolls Royce...

Hang on!?? While we are wishing...I wish they would buy Ferrari, make awesome cars and beat Mercedes in F1.

N & M · 02-23-2016, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It won't be an 8er.

Why didn't we see these more distinctive lines for G11? It seems that all the innovation in exterior design went to i.

I think this too late now.

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