After seeing these last images from Goodwood of the BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept, I can say with confidence, that the sleek four-door grand tourer is the most beautiful car – series production or concept – which was unveiled this year by BMW. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and others might disagree with me, but if you look at the overall design and proportions, you can see why one would be attracted to the M8 Gran Coupe.
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While the car was unveiled in a concept form, the word is that the production series model will not deviate much from the initial design. The front already looks like ready for primetime, with large air intakes typical to M cars, while the rear might get some slight adjustments to the bumper and the trunk lid.
The M treatment adds M-typical elements such as large wheels, massive air intakes, widened fenders, a carbon-fiber roof, a prominent rear spoiler, and four exhaust pipes. The kidney grille, the wheels, and the exhaust tips are finished in rose gold, a material that represent the epitome of luxury.
Most likely the lights are the area where we will some more changes, both upfront and in the back, but a laser light option and some OLED taillights – optional as well – could bring some excitement to the lighting system.
The M8 Gran Coupe is painted in a blue-green called Salève Vert, after the name of a mountain above Geneva, but as most concept car colors, it will likely not be part of the standard color palette.
When it arrives in 2019, we can expect an engine output of over 600 hp for the BMW M8 family, along with the M xDrive all-wheel drive which should offer a standard sprint of less than three seconds. So we will get not only some great looks from the Gran Coupe, but also some mind-blowing performance.
[Photos: Jakob Ebrey | BMW UK]
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I don’t care what it costs or how miraculous that paint is…it’s hideous. The color change is hiding the lines of the car…is it that ugly that they need shape-shifting paint?
NO.
No ! Not for me.
Even a decent effort designing effort on upcoming 3 series will take it ahead of this one. The entire 8 series platform’s design is a very mediocre effort.
You know what is funny? I agree with you but I find this particular design being beautiul compared to the standard 8 series.
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Do hope they keep it just as it is. There’s talk that the fastback appearance might be changed in favour of a more sedan coupe look (like in 6 series GC). Hopefully not. The fastback-like design on this 8GC is the ultimate look.
@Horatiu
I guess my profile picture says it all.
I think this is the most beautiful BMW if we exclude the E46.
Unfortunately, I am not sold on the rear. Maybe at some point, probably after seeing it, I may change my mind, but for now, I think the back is ugly- especially the intergrated rear spoiler.
I think the rear spoiler will change a bit, so we might like it more
I sure hope so.
Have seen the GC already. Believe me this will easily be one of the best looking cars on the market and so one of the best BMWs in the recent years 😱😍
This is an amazing concept car. Too bad the amazingness was nearly all stripped away to create the M850i.
This is an amazing M8 Concept. NOT an M850i.
This will be stunning on the road. So much better than what Aston, Porsche or Mercedes have done with their 4 dr. fastback coupes.