NEW BMW M8 - HAVE YOU SEEN IT???

[CLASSICMAN]

BMW M8 SUPERCAR
The Bugatti (TOP SPEED 406 KM/H) is out Boxed folks, look at the specs, BMW has done it again, Unlike the Bugatti and Mercedes, it has NO TURBO, NO SUPERCHARGER
Top speed Limited 462 km/h (288 mph)
0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) est. 3.5 seconds
0 - 200 km/h (0 - 124 mph) est. 9.5 seconds
0 - 300 km/h (0 - 186 mph) est. 22.0 seconds

engine 65 Degree, Type F140 Aluminium V12 w/Performance Exhaust
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
block material Aluminium
valve train DOHC, 4 Valves per Cylinder w/Continuously Variable Timing
fuel feed Bosch Motronic ME7 Sequential Electronic Injection
displacement 5988 cc / 365.41 cubic inches
bore 92 mm / 3.6 in
stroke 75.2 mm / 3 in
compression 11.2:1
power 708kw / 900bhp @ 8200 rpm
specific output 135.9bhp per litre
torque 965 nm @ 5800 rpm
redline 7800
body / frame Carbon Fibre Body over Carbon Fibre Tub w/Rear Alloy Sub Frame
driven wheels RWD w/TCS
wheel type Special Lightweight Wheels
front tires 265/35 ZR 19 Michelin
rear tires 335/30 ZR 20 Michelin
front brakes Brembro CCM (Carbon-Ceramic) Discs w/6-Pot Callipers, Power Assist ABS
rear brakes Brembro CCM (Carbon-Ceramic) Discs w/4-Pot Callipers, Power Assist, ABS
front wheels F 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in
rear wheels R 50.8 x 33 cm / 20 x 13 in
f suspension Custom Sport Suspension
r suspension Custom Sport Suspension
transmission 8-Speed Semi-Automatic w/New Control Unit
clutch High-performance Clutch
top speed 462 kph / 288.75 mph
0 - 60 mph 3.4 seconds

 

[freerider]

I highly doubt this will EVER reach production.

Check this out http://www.bmwfanatics.co.za/showthread.php?tid=351&highlight=whats+happening

 

[Hellas]

That looks MEAN! Bucket seats at the back like the Panamera.

 

[Twinz]

No turbo?....:cursin:

 

[B1gw1ll]

I doubt I'll ever ba able to afford one of these, perhaps in another life time :bawling::cursin:

 

[Mike1]

I think it wants to be an Aston Martin.....

The interior is stunning but there is something about it thats wrong....

 

[Jandre]

I think it wants to be an Aston Martin.....

The interior is stunning but there is something about it thats wrong....

I agree with you Mike.....

It's not parked in MY garage.

 

[PMAC]

looks amazing, almost has the 650 body styled boot

 

[Julz]

Hmm,amazing specs,amazing interior BUT the exterior looks awkward.no man,that doesnt remind me of the old 8 series.the typical supercar look would've been better

 

[calypso]

I have a car in my head that can do 0-100 in 1.8 sec, but I wont build it.
Pretty much whats gonna happen with this.

 

[Mike1]

Its a pity hey Calypso.

There is so much potential out there for fast cars but the manufacturers never pay attention to the consumers...

Mike

 

[///Marksman]

Hideous (note: with an upper case H)

 

[Mike1]

I like the concept... the smoothness and angryness as such of it...

But am I the only person here who thinks BMW have taken cues off other super cars to create their own? The inside is the only unique thing.

Outside Im seeing Maserati, Aston Martin... Uno (The eyelid things) hehe

Mike

 

[clutchplate]

By the time you get to drive one, none of this will matter, and you'll love it. and they know that. so all this talk is pointless.
the car is timeless. 462km/h .. there are very good reasons why it looks like it looks, there's allot of engineering and physics behind it, more reason for that than to compromise loss for cosmetics... bmw is the ultimate driving machine... its a legend, a master of its arts, and that car is probably damn good looking in real life. pictures don't do it.

 

[calypso]

I dunno, to me it just does not look like a car thats capable of 462km/h. I know you shouldnt base the physics on looks, but thats how I feel.

 

[///Marksman]

By the time you get to drive one, none of this will matter, and you'll love it. and they know that. so all this talk is pointless.
the car is timeless. 462km/h .. there are very good reasons why it looks like it looks, there's allot of engineering and physics behind it, more reason for that than to compromise loss for cosmetics... bmw is the ultimate driving machine... its a legend, a master of its arts, and that car is probably damn good looking in real life. pictures don't do it.

you know what... a big part of me wants to agree with you, however theres that little something that says i cant. I have always been a die-hard bmw fanatic, but i am trying very hard to keep an open mind and see things for what they ARE and not what i want them to be...

ok, so a 6l naturally aspirated v12 supercar/supersaloon/hypersaloon with 4 dours producing 900bhp and and 965nm, probably weighing in at 2 ton?

bmw are amongst the best if not the very best engine manufactures, their engines are nearly robust, built to last for thousands and thousands of miles/km's. they rev f*cking high and always have smooth power delivery. Never have they gone for the most bhp or torque in their respective classes, but instead they went for a complete package.

maybe i am horribly wrong, but i just dont see this happening, not until all the bmw engineers get really piss drunk and forget what their purpose and desire is.... to build drivers cars, and not some 750 mile an hour dragcar

perhaps a 1.2 ton, rear wheel drive, mid mounted V10 (S65) driver focused car (who gives a * about the passengers)... 600 horsies, 650nm, remove most of the electronic aids and keep it simple.
That to me would be a bmw supercar of note

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^ but i guess i can only keep on dreaming... :cursin:

 

[clutchplate]

hey man, whatever turns your wheels bro, but trust me, you might not like it now, I can assure you that if you had to drive this thing, your perceptions and emmotions about it will change. If I see it coming up behind me, I'll definetly move out the way, it looks angry.

 

[PMAC]

ditto, I do like it, and with those specs it should be an amazing drive

 

[Clownshoe]

I love the syling and that is what the 7 series should have looked like. Lovely lines and then they go an hash it all up with that side indicator...

 

[Richard H]

Looks good. Also dont think it will go into production.