BMW 8-Series to make a come back as a four-door coupe?

NICE!

— Brembo (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:24:28 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

I would prefer a traditional two door coupe myself, but if a 4 door is done well that would work too.

The last generation 850 was my favorite BMW of all time. (The Z8 a close second)

— answer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:34:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

WOW! That looks awesome, hope they make it. It would be really big though because 8-series would be based on a 7-series platform=very long for a 4-door coupe.

— BMWM (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:34:55 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 9   

now that's the vehicle everyone was hoping the X6 would be. That looks sweet. But so was the "M6 turned into a 4 door" photoshop that was circulating two years ago when the X6 was first announced, and this looks like the same car. Hopefully we're not getting fooled again.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:39:09 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 7   

i agree; and once the lex gt-f comes out, bmw will probably just stop making cars alltogether.

i wish bmw would just stop ruining the whole industry for all us smart lex buyers

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:54:21 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 12   

it sure didn't take long for someone who obviously knows nothing about cars to say something retarded. You have to love this site.

The 7-series is BMW's flagship luxury sedan. BMW has sold more exclusive and more expensive cars than the 7-series for years, including the last 8-series, the Z8, and the current M5 and M6. Just because they come out with a 4-door coupe 8-series (assuming that's what they call it), or a range topping Z9, or whatever they might come out with that costs more than a 7-series doesn't mean they're afraid of the LS or any other huge four door car. Mercedes has the S-class, SL, and CL all in the same price stratosphere, does the existence of the CL and SL mean Mercedes is afraid of the LS? Of course not.

— JRobUSC (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:56:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 10   

dude, theres no arguing. i hear lexus is going to build the first deathstar for the republic

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 3:01:18 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 6   

Then this is the BMW version of the Millenium Falcon.

May the force be with you.

— weaponX (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 3:23:57 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 8   

does anyone know what production car was the first to offer a 6 speed manual tranny? i think the vette, acura legend, nsx, viper and the 8 series all offered one in the early 90's. who was first?

— 1995e34 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:57:22 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

Come on! Bring it on to US!!

— gcrewzr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 2:58:03 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

It looks so sexy!

— AUTO_UNION (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 3:54:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 4   

The CLS's back seats already are, so no biggie.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 5:17:37 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

The CLS seats are only comfortable to people 5'-9" and below. My co-worker owns one and I haaaaaaate when it's his turn to drive. A 5 minute drive seems like an hour...that's sitting behind the passenger seat w/ a 5-9 person in front...I'm 6'.

— ryaajus (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 3:58:19 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Love it.

I just think they should call it something different, and bring the 8er back as a real big COUPE. As in, an enclosed, low-to-the-ground vehicle with two doors! I know, it's so taboo in this day and age.

Once I get sick of convertibles, a big, sporty, comfy 850i (or whatever engine) would be nice to have in ten or fifteen years. I love the CL, too.

— S4cabriofoxone (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 5:19:20 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 2   

That's false S4 the rear seats of the CLS may not be a S-Class but they are not midget bad or SC430 bad.

— MBKing (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 5:26:54 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

I like the idea.......but does anybody else think the "two door coupe" thing is stupid? Does it even make sense?

— phantom330 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 5:37:06 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -4   

Another car 99.9% of the posters here won't get to sit in.

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 6:32:02 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Sure it is,

— david999 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 6:50:42 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

4-door coupes are dumb, eventhough this pic is actually quite nice. Can't beat the original 8-series though, you won't mix that up with anything else on the road.

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 8:09:25 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 5   

BMW and Audi seem very well in touch with there customers. Mercedes does too but to a small degree. Lexus is just a poser they are happy just to play catch-up to all of them. Audi and BMW continue to expand there brands into new niches. BMW and Audi will continue to span a large price curve. BMW has one potentially great looking car on there hands.

— Terminal10 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 8:15:15 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

good looking car but i'm not buying that it's real.
also, looks more like a CLS than a BMW.

— enthusiastx11 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 9:48:23 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Definitely a copy cat of the MB CLS/CL, but the CLS look way better than this for sure.

— Lexus (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 10:49:51 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

I just realized this thing looks like the Dodge Intrepid, just chop a little off the trunk. That's probably why I thin it's good looking.
http://www.bandbdodge.com/admin/used/picture/03-2976%20INTREPID%20SIDE.jpg

Shouldn't surprise anyone since Chrysler was the original 4-door sleek coupe profile (i.e. Chrysler Concorde).

— huu76 (View Profile)

Posted on 4/2/2007 10:50:58 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 0   

about time. ive been saying this for years. should be good. i wonder how long it will take lexus and audi(the two other major carmakers in this segment) to come up with their own versions. maybe the A9 and the LC?

— synx (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 12:37:25 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: -3   

one of the best bimmers built, damed i miss this car, i had the last model before i upgraded to the big boy 7 but this car is a classic, making it a 4 door coupe is selfish, if MB,Porsche can pull it off why not, audi and lexus will follow, let the 4 door coupe comp begin

— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 12:48:26 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

Looking good from the photoshop. With BMWs handling and all the goodies it should be a winner :)

— M53R (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 9:27:56 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

It looks like a copy of the CLS. Even the concept..a 4 door coupe.

— ryaajus (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 3:58:53 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -1   

this is obviously a photo shop of the 6 series

— bmwdrvr (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 4:31:12 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: -5   

Calling cars like the 8-series and the CLS,coupe/4-doors is stupid because a coupe will always be a 2-door and a sedan will alwayus be a 4-door,no matter how they look,this car just happends to be a Sport sedan,and thats it!!

— 2JZSoarer (View Profile)

Posted on 4/3/2007 6:25:38 PM | reply to this comment | Votes: 3   

if it does come out they will most likely put it on a 7er platform or a stretch 6er platform, i would do it on a 7er and put it against a CL

— Denali (View Profile)

Posted on 4/8/2007 2:30:16 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1   

I dont know how anyone can find this car nice. I think this does shame to the name 8 series. The original 8 series was so much nicer than this, how is BMW going to come out with a new model 8 series and make it 4 door? this is just ridiculous. yes its not a bad looking car but when hear the name 8 series it shouldnt look like this!

— SamFriedman (View Profile)

Posted on 6/10/2009 9:44:45 AM | reply to this comment | Votes: 1