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BMW M6 | 16 | 34.78% | |
BMW Z5 | 15 | 32.61% | |
New Coupe based on 7 series platform | 7 | 15.22% | |
i8 (without hybrid) | 3 | 6.52% | |
Others (Please stated the car) | 5 | 10.87% | |
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 46. You may not vote on this poll |
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29 Dec 2016, 08:50 (Ref:3698939) | #101 | |||
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29 Dec 2016, 13:24 (Ref:3698973) | #102 | |||
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There won't be an i8 GTE car. Give it up. |
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9 Feb 2017, 16:15 (Ref:3711235) | #103 | |
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Hi everyone, the replacement of BMW M6 GTLM and the BMW WEC car is most likely based on the next generation of 6-series , due to the 8-series is the ultra luxury coupe like Porsche Panamera , Mercedes S-Class Coupe and Bentley Continental GT and the debut of 8-series is in 2019 or 2020 and 2018 for the concept version of BMW 8 series and Current generation of BMW 6 series is discontinue in 2018.
This website is prove that 8 series will debut in 2019 or 2020 while the concept version of 8 series debut in 2018 http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...es-return-2020 http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/ne...ental-gt-speed This website is also prove that Current Generation of BMW 6 series is still in production till 2018. http://www.bmwblog.com/2016/12/17/bm...ptions-my2018/ And this the the spyshot photo for the next generation of 6 series for the Porsche 911 fighter and their rival like Jaguar F-Type , Aston Martin Vantage and Lexus LC to compete against Porsche 911 http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306205 http://www.autoblog.com/2017/01/18/b...py-shots-snow/ http://www.caradvice.com.au/495395/2...-shot-through/ http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2017/1/1...eries-7737412/ This is the sketched pictures for the next generation of 6 series. ] And this is the spyshot and test for the next generation of 6 series. And this is the next generation of 6 series rival photo: Jaguar F-Type Aston Martin Vantage And Lexus LC And this is convertible version of trhe next gen of 6 series: And this is the rival for the next-gen of 6 series Jaguar F-type convertible And Aston Martin Vantage Roadster In conclusion, the spyshot of the car is the next generation of 6 series instead of 8 series , because 8 series is ultra luxury GT Coupe like Mercedes S Class and the photo seems nothing like 8 series due to the low roofline and shallow glasshouse. Hence this spyshot is confirm that next generation of BMW M6 will be use in next season of GTE for WEC and IMSA . Nevertheless, the next generation of 6 series will be rival against other Grand tourer sports car like Jaguar F type , Aston Martin Vantage and Lexus LC . Everyone do you agree this statement , I hoped you guys are not hesitate to reply this thread for giving the opinion via quoting this post , despite having the long post and you guys can compared the pictured of the next generation of 6 series and the rival for this car and giving the opinion.Thanks for your cooperation! |
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9 Feb 2017, 20:46 (Ref:3711284) | #104 | ||
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I think you are correct. For the car to come out swinging right from the box in 2018 the racecar needs to be already more or less in assembly, to be track tested soon (initial testing within 3 months or so), theres no way the new 8-series will be able to do that. Its as you say most likely based on the new 6-series.
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9 Feb 2017, 21:07 (Ref:3711285) | #105 | ||
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Several websites have been talking for some time that BMW will use the M8 in GTE
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9 Feb 2017, 22:09 (Ref:3711299) | #106 | |
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The 6 and 8 are supposed to share underpinnings aren't they? If the 6 is ready, the 8 won't take long. Either way, the mule doesn't look sporty at all. It looks like a two-door 5 series like the current boat. Oh well .
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9 Feb 2017, 22:53 (Ref:3711304) | #107 | |
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9 Mar 2017, 16:29 (Ref:3717542) | #108 | ||
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Endurance-info say that according to the rumors heard here and there the BMW GTE-Pro 2018 looks pretty extreme.
http://www.endurance-info.com/fr/bmw...-du-mans-2017/ |
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9 Mar 2017, 22:31 (Ref:3717611) | #109 | ||
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So all you guys (looking at you Nostradamus Matt) who said it is going to a big boat M8 can go ahead and start eating crow now because "extreme" means something special and BMW know rolling out another boat is just not that.
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9 Mar 2017, 23:05 (Ref:3717616) | #110 | ||
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It could be an extreme "boat"
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10 Mar 2017, 02:40 (Ref:3717655) | #111 | |||
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10 Mar 2017, 12:57 (Ref:3717744) | #112 | ||
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I think...
1. The 8 will be ready earlier than you think and the F-type is a target rival. 2. The 6 might be a totally different car. 3. The "Supra/Z4" joint venture will be too small for GTE. GT300 however, seems perfect for it. M8 is my guess. |
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10 Mar 2017, 14:06 (Ref:3717771) | #113 | |||
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It can be a boat and still be "extreme." |
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12 Mar 2017, 23:37 (Ref:3718277) | #114 | |
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And you're quoting a press release over their status as track cars for that extreme??? Way over the top for a reaction about those of us who actually read BMW news and have an M4 on order. It's an M8 with all the extreme aero that is allowed under the new GTE rules. Have you not seen the diffusers, etc on the cars now?
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16 Mar 2017, 13:39 (Ref:3719045) | #115 | |||
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Real Supercar Attachment photo is Herbert Schnitzer's M1. This is the photo of restoring submerged car. Next up is rumored revival of BMW M8. First M8 was only one concept car. It was a monster which put 12 cylinder engine for Mclaren F1 on E31/8 series chassis. Its name seems to come-back in 2019. It will loads V8/4.4 liters twin turbo engine into carbon monocoque. Output is 650-700ps. Weight is about 1500kg. So indeed it's a monster. Rivals are Ferrari and Mclaren. The kinetic performance would surpass those. I expect the price as 25,000,000 yen over. 30,000,000 yen might be exceeded in Japan. It's so expensive, so we must sell our M6GT3! Studie which does the race, but doesn't have M8. Studie which has M8 demo-car, but doesn't race. Which Studie is more attractive? Between ourselves, there is a rumor that base car of GT3 will be M8 from 2020 in BMW motorsport! If so, I should buy it, by selling M6GT3! By doing this, Studie has a M8, and Studie does race. It's good! ------------------------------------------------------------- Bring on the boat. |
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16 Mar 2017, 16:16 (Ref:3719101) | #116 | |
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At least it's made with a CF monocoque. I have some hope it won't be another big sedan but I think chances are it will be more like the Mercedes S-class coupe. We'll see.
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16 Mar 2017, 17:23 (Ref:3719119) | #117 | |||
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It reminds me of long-tail cars, and this makes me think of great speed in the straight lines and a huge diffuser. |
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20 Mar 2017, 10:02 (Ref:3720130) | #118 | |
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Speaking about the M6 GTLM replacement for next year, the vehicle might be next generation of BMW 6 series despite most of the article said that the car is BMW 8 series.
http://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1306205 https://paultan.org/2017/03/14/bmw-m...uction-report/ Here is the proof that this car is BMW 6 series instead of BMW 8 series for coupe The spyshot for the car The current generation of BMW 6 series The weight and the height of the spyshot of the car are lighter than the current generation of 6 series coupe (F13). They might think that it is 8 series that because E31 8 series and 6 series are the same lineup. And M8 is the supercar , but next generation of 8 series is completely different with 6 series. Speaking about the 8 series , it should be more heavier than the current generation of 6 series to rival Mercedes S Class Coupe and Bentley Continental Coupe and they should use Rolls-Royce Wraith or Rolls-Royce Dawn(for convertible) platform to cut the development costs and increased quality and innovation . As they said that 8 series will borrow its design language from the Gran Lusso concept that appeared in 2013 and based on the latest-generation 7-Series' carbon-core construction with using the same platform as Rolls-Royce Wraith. Just like Rolls Royce Ghost is sharing the platform with BMW 7 series. http://jalopnik.com/the-rolls-royce-...ies-1503009715 https://www.carlist.my/news/bmw-conf...ome-2019/44600 http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/b...13-guwrr7.html And some of the article (the website as shown below) said that they can either the next generation 6 Series family or the new 8 Series. Which means that the spyshot model that I given and the succesor for M6 GTLM is not necessary use BMW M8. Plus BMW M8 use 4.4 V8 twin turbo , which means that it violate the FIA WEC technical regulation for LM-GTE car for next year for the turbocharge engine which not more than 4.0 liter of displacement. The technical regulation of the FIA WEC GTE car as shown as below. http://www.motor1.com/news/138913/bm...ld-debut-2019/ FIA WEC technical regulation for LM-GTE car. http://www.fia.com/fia-wec-2017-tech...mologated-2016 In conclusion , the successor for the BMW M6 GTLM is not necessary BMW M8, rather than the different model with the different engine displacement for the other model instead of current generation of M6 or next-gen of M8 used 4.4 V8 Twin turbo. Everyone do you agree this statement , I hoped you guys are not hesitate to reply this thread for giving the opinion via quoting this post , despite having the long post and you guys can compared the pictured of the the spyshot photo and the current generation of 6 series (F13) and giving the opinion.Thanks for your cooperation! Last edited by AkioAsakura95; 20 Mar 2017 at 10:09. |
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20 Mar 2017, 10:26 (Ref:3720133) | #119 | ||
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I love the Aston, except that rear diffuser. It looks like it doesnt belong. It is too long and doesnt look like its actually attached to the car, it looks like it could break loose at any minute. From a purely asthetic point of view, I wish they were "taller" and ended at the rear bumper line, however it looks like they have gone for the opposite which is "shallower" and "longer".
Looks aside, from a practical point of view, isn't it prone to damage if the car is nudged at the rear? |
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20 Mar 2017, 12:57 (Ref:3720165) | #120 | ||
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20 Mar 2017, 14:03 (Ref:3720185) | #121 | ||
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Asio, the pictures in your post are not of the 6 series.
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20 Mar 2017, 14:05 (Ref:3720186) | #122 | |
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20 Mar 2017, 15:02 (Ref:3720194) | #123 | ||
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Sad to see BMW is building another bulldozer. The fastest GT cars around should also look fast I never was a really big fan of the Z4, but now am missing it.
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20 Mar 2017, 19:01 (Ref:3720267) | #124 | ||
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Despite this, I find myself really not caring about fat BMWs for oil executives. I miss the Z4. |
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20 Mar 2017, 19:18 (Ref:3720269) | #125 | ||
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I miss the engine of the Z4 the most, that stockcar style growl was wonderful.
Also, we could compare the sizes between the two cars directly based on the license plate...that's the same size between the two. |
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