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      02-24-2016, 12:49 AM   #45
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Then what the hell does the 7 series compete with? I know they've done a great job with the latest generation, per the reviews coming out, but it's almost as if they admit it's never going to steal sales from the S class en masse. So the thought is that if they come out with an entirely new model that it'll suddenly be a winner? It just all seems odd to me.
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      02-24-2016, 03:56 AM   #46
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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.
You got a link to this?

I can't believe that super cars are not profitable otherwise the likes of McLaren etc wouldn't exist.

Maybe BMW just aren't confident they could build something to compete with the 918 etc . You'd have to get it beyond right at that level. It seems bizarre not to want to get in to the hybrid super car arena otherwise.

I think it's really quite odd that things like the M2, the M135i and M235i are repeatedly being described as the best cars BMW have made for many years that the focus is now going to be on even bigger models; but hey it'll be good to sit in the 8 or 9 series when it arrives in the showroom, and imagine the joys of trying to park it at work. At least it'll be comfortable to work in when you can't get it into a bay
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      02-24-2016, 06:40 AM   #47
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This and 50,000 other cars will be here by 2020!

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      02-24-2016, 06:56 AM   #48
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You got a link to this?
I don't know if it's out on the interwebs. But Scott should be able to confirm.
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I can't believe that super cars are not profitable otherwise the likes of McLaren etc wouldn't exist.

Maybe BMW just aren't confident they could build something to compete with the 918 etc . You'd have to get it beyond right at that level. It seems bizarre not to want to get in to the hybrid super car arena otherwise.
It is still extremely risky to fund such a project. They already put a lot of time an effort into it, but unfortunately that the way these things go. A lot of of these special projects never make it till SOP. Especially when they are pet projects of certain board members that are replaced. In this case the 100 Jahre car was a Diess project. When he left, the emergency brake was pulled on the project. Maybe they'll still do something cool with that engine though...
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      02-24-2016, 10:08 AM   #49
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Stop hoping for a supercar to happen, it's not going to happen.
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If this is real, they better sport that thing out!!! Because Merc's S-Class coupe is something like a monster. It's needs to walk the ever so fine line of sportiness/elegance..that's gonna be a tough job for the designers. Good luck!
S class designer admitted he got his ideas from the 6 series lol...
Do you have an source for this information i would love to read the article. I never knew that
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      02-24-2016, 07:26 PM   #53
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As far as the R8 competitor talk....

I remember seeing an article some time ago saying that the next generation M6 would shave a substantial amount of weight. Something like 500lbs (can't completely recall). So if that is the case and the power level is around 600hp, then I would guess that would be an R8 rival right there.
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Would be interesting to watch
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Very interesting.
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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.
The Vision Future Luxury Concept was designed after the design freeze for the G11/G12. The 9er will be derived from the VFL Concept.
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The Vision Future Luxury Concept was designed after the design freeze for the G11/G12. The 9er will be derived from the VFL Concept.
This would be the perfect luxury front on the AutoBild render!
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This would be the perfect luxury front on the AutoBild render!
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Not really feeling the 9 series right now. Just feels like it's what the 7 series should have been.
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However I hope the 9er is not the high end of the series expansion.
I would be excited about a M1 powered by BMW i with four electric engines 150 kW each and the new upcoming lithium polymer batteries.
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Do you have an source for this information i would love to read the article. I never knew that
ill try find the video it was at an auto show in 2015. a chinese guy asked him what gave you the inspiration? he said a lot of things. he then asked any other cars ? it looks similar to the 6 series and he said well yes and spoke about lines of the car and got the idea and lines from it and then quickly tried to cover it up lol
Wow never knew interesting
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