2012 BMW 8 Series CGI

28 Oct, 2008 13 Comments

The first of our computer generated images through this morning show BMW’s stunning new saloon car, the 8 Series, as a longer, more sleek rival to the Mercedes Benz CLS.

Though information is scarce at this point, the pics draw strong resemblance to the Concept CS seen at Shanghai Motor Show last year.

We predict the 8 Series will be based on the underpinnings of the new 7 Series (due late this year) and will be a four seat luxury rival to challenge the likes of Mercedes Benz’s aforementioned CLS as well as the forth coming Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide.

It is likely the 8 Series will be of aluminium and carbon fibre construction to reduce weight and is rumoured to be powered by a 6.0-litre V12 engine that will be manufactured by adding two cylinders to BMW’s existing V10 engine as found in the M5.

We’ll be sure to bring you more news on the 8 Series as it comes to hand.

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13 Responses to “2012 BMW 8 Series CGI”

ray Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 9:45 am
its not sexy enough

the concept was hot!
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Wopenka Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 10:21 am
Looks like a comfortable car.
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Gavin Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 10:28 am
I agree with Ray… Not the best looking.

Although, just a personal thing, I have never really liked the bigger BMW saloons, much prefer the smaller 1 or 3 series!
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LH Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 11:22 am
who can afford these things? what a waste of time. the real challenge for car makers is to make a beautifully styled, well engineered, awesome driving experience car for under $50K. Not these ridiculous $150K plus cars that maybe 0.1% of the population may be able to buy.

why is it such a compromise buying a car? It seems like for every positive in an affordable car, there are 2 negatives to compromise on. I’ll keep my 06 Mazda 6 Luxury Sports thanks – a beautiful car, but again, slightly underpowered i.e. compromise.
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Kezza Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 11:46 am
There isn’t an awful lot to go on from these two pictures, however to me it actually looks like one of the better balanced BMW’s of late, certainly more elegant than the 6 or 7 series.

I wouldn’t have thought that sales of the CLS were setting the world on fire though, why is every manufacturer in such a rush to develop a four-door-coupe?
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Brett Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
These ultra-high end vehicles might be sold in relatively small numbers by their respective manufacturers but the fact they’re based on (in most cases) already existing architecture makes them highly profitable. This 8 Series isn’t BMW’s bread and butter but I’m sure it’d have a much bigger profit margin than their 1 or 3 Series. Still lots of money to be made!
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KC Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 3:57 pm
That is ridiculously ugly.
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Marcos Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
NUP….no good…
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Bavarian Missile Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 6:30 pm
I like it,better than the 7 Series !

So the world wants smaller cars now………….right !!!
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CB Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
LH Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 11:22 am
“who can afford these things? what a waste of time. the real challenge for car makers is to make a beautifully styled, well engineered, awesome driving experience car for under $50K. Not these ridiculous $150K plus cars that maybe 0.1% of the population may be able to buy.”

Our market is tiny, and thanks to tariff’s, LCT’s, and massive mark-ups on high end vehicles by the dealers, we pay through the nose. There are many great cars for less than $50K in a number of markets including the USA.
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Cupid Stunt aka No Name Says:
October 28th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Style wise its not really progressive is it. 2012 is a while away and this looks like its been styled based on BMW current designs which are considered not the most attractive. BMW need to push the drawing pens a bit harder.
Hey BM does this mean the next M5 will have a V12. or is it too big to squeeze under the bonnet!!
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pious Says:
October 29th, 2008 at 8:37 am
I like it much more than the current 4 door style – they need chrome 20′ wheels on the 5 series so your attention is drawn away from the hideous car, and dont get me started on the 3 series sedan… The concept is much smoother, more like a bentley coupe maybe. That said, Cupid Stunt is right – 2012 is a long way away. That is the shape they need right now, not in 4 years. $150K plus?? I’d guess well over $300K for this one.
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James Hamilton Says:
June 20th, 2009 at 8:19 pm
UGLY BUCKET OF
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BMW have completely lost the plot!

SHOOT CHRIS BANGLE NNNOOOOOWWW!!!
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