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View Poll Results: Which car do they choose for the WEC race???
BMW M6 16 34.78%
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Old 2 May 2017, 13:14 (Ref:3730552)   #151
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Another article from Motorsport.com with an artists impression of what the car might look like. I have to give Jens Marquardt and BMW credit, they have kept this provject super secret so far and no one has any idea what the car is going to look like.

https://www.motorsport.com/wec/news/...k-like-899225/
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Old 2 May 2017, 13:22 (Ref:3730553)   #152
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Sooo pretty much an artist's rendering of the current m6
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Old 2 May 2017, 13:33 (Ref:3730555)   #153
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Yeah Sean, considering they have no information on the project this would be their best guess.

I would say this rendering isn't even int he ballpark on what the final car will be.
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Old 3 May 2017, 17:47 (Ref:3730794)   #154
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Teo Martin Motorsport could take part in the 2019 Le Mans 24 Hours with a BMW M8, with the International GT Open squad evaluating a step up to the world’s stage with the Bavarian manufacturer’s new GTE car, should it become available to customers.

“We have asked [BMW] to run it next year. Unfortunately for us, it will only be a factory program in 2018,” Martin told Endurance-Info. “I’m keeping it in the corner of my head. If the opportunity comes in 2019, then we will seriously consider it.”

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Old 11 May 2017, 13:51 (Ref:3732812)   #155
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8 series concept silhouette from BMW.
http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-8-series-is-back-1795121068


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“The BMW 8 Series Coupe will build on our tradition of luxurious sports coupes and add a genuine dream car to our line-up—a slice of pure automotive fascination,” said Krüger. “The 8 Series Coupe will underpin our claim to leadership in the luxury segment. I can tell you today that this will be a true luxury sports coupe.”
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Old 11 May 2017, 16:53 (Ref:3732848)   #156
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That looks like a whale alright. Hopefully the GTE car will be as "extreme" as they describe it to be
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Old 11 May 2017, 17:21 (Ref:3732854)   #157
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That looks like a whale alright. Hopefully the GTE car will be as "extreme" as they describe it to be
The long cars allow enormous rear diffusers and if Adrian Newey is in the development of this I think that the car will have great potential.
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Old 12 May 2017, 08:13 (Ref:3732932)   #158
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I hope they build it with racing in mind from scratch, so they don't need a billion waivers to get it through homologation. Transaxle gearbox, suspension pickup points in the right places, a decent chassis to build from etc.
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I hope they build it with racing in mind from scratch, so they don't need a billion waivers to get it through homologation. Transaxle gearbox, suspension pickup points in the right places, a decent chassis to build from etc.
From the regs:

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Location: Free design.
"Transaxle" transmission system (with torque tube between engine and gearbox) authorised. Composite material authorised for the shaft of this "Transaxle" transmission system.
The modifications to the chassis/bodyshell authorised for installation are specified in Article 903.
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8 series concept silhouette from BMW.
http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-8-series-is-back-1795121068
The rear quarter reminds me of a Bentley Continental and is probably the same size. I want to like BMW so much, but why are all of their cars enormous? And I'm American!!
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Old 12 May 2017, 19:42 (Ref:3733055)   #161
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Some figures from road cars:

Length:
Ford GT 2017 = 4,76 meters or (187,5")
BMW M6 2016 = 4,89 meters or (192,7")
Bentley Continental GT = 4,80 meters (189″)


With:
Ford GT 2017 = 2,00 meters or (78.9")
BMW M6 2016 = 1,90 meters or (74,8")
Bentley Continental GT = 1,94 meters (77″)

Height:
Ford GT 2017 = 1,11 meters or (43,7")
BMW M6 2016 = 1,37 meters or (54,1")
Bentley Continental GT = 1,40 meters (55″)

The Main diference is the Height...

Did anyone have the "race car´s" figures?!?!?
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Old 12 May 2017, 21:10 (Ref:3733068)   #162
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Some figures from road cars:

Length:
Ford GT 2017 = 4,76 meters or (187,5")
BMW M6 2016 = 4,89 meters or (192,7")
Bentley Continental GT = 4,80 meters (189″)


With:
Ford GT 2017 = 2,00 meters or (78.9")
BMW M6 2016 = 1,90 meters or (74,8")
Bentley Continental GT = 1,94 meters (77″)

Height:
Ford GT 2017 = 1,11 meters or (43,7")
BMW M6 2016 = 1,37 meters or (54,1")
Bentley Continental GT = 1,40 meters (55″)

The Main diference is the Height...

Did anyone have the "race car´s" figures?!?!?
The silhouette shown in the image seems to be an M6 somewhat flattened and elongated. Maybe 1.32 and 5.00 meters more or less.
Equally the race versions of these sedans are much lower than the street versions, therefore I do not think the height is so problematic.
The length should be a big advantage in Le Mans, allowing a better Top speed and a large diffuser. The long tail cars were successful cars at Le Mans, the GT1 of the end of 90's (Porsche GT1 98, Mc Laren GTR long tail, Mercedes CLK GTR, Toyota GT1) were in 4.90 meters more or less.
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Old 12 May 2017, 21:41 (Ref:3733072)   #163
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Bentley Continental GT3:

Length: 4950 mm
Width: 2030 mm
Height: 1350 mm
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Bentley Continental GT3:

Length: 4950 mm
Width: 2030 mm
Height: 1350 mm
Then 50 mm height between the race and the street car, following that logic the M6 GTLM height would be 1320 mm and I bet the M8 will be below 1300 mm.
If used as GTE this car presented in the silhouette image will surely not be as extreme as the Ford GT or even the Ferrari 488, but I have the feeling that it will take the advantage of the length and this M8 will be very competitive in Le Mans.

http://periodismodelmotor.com/wp-con...W-M6-GT3-8.jpg
http://www.bmwgrandriver.com/wp-cont...w-m6-gt3-2.jpg
http://www.diariomotor.com/competici..._1100x440c.jpg
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Then 50 mm height between the race and the street car, following that logic the M6 GTLM height would be 1320 mm and I bet the M8 will be below 1300 mm.
If used as GTE this car presented in the silhouette image will surely not be as extreme as the Ford GT or even the Ferrari 488, but I have the feeling that it will take the advantage of the length and this M8 will be very competitive in Le Mans.


http://www.diariomotor.com/competici..._1100x440c.jpg
Fantastic picture of the road car side by sides!
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Old 13 May 2017, 17:11 (Ref:3733254)   #166
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Fantastic picture of the road car side by sides!
The video is very good too
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8 series concept silhouette from BMW.
http://jalopnik.com/the-bmw-8-series-is-back-1795121068
Render about of the concept silhouette
http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/22/vi...e-villa-deste/
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Old 25 May 2017, 12:56 (Ref:3735936)   #169
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The render is interesting but the roof line looks crushed and the car is just way too long. hope the final product somehow is a bit more compact but I doubt it.
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Old 25 May 2017, 13:01 (Ref:3735938)   #170
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BMW 8 series concept leaked before the unveiling tomorrow:

http://www.bmwblog.com/2017/05/24/le...eries-concept/

http://autotijd.be/archief/1532/gele...-reeks-concept

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I like it!!!! It seem an Aston Martin
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Old 25 May 2017, 16:58 (Ref:3735963)   #172
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Thankfully that's just the concept. I like the shape and the fastback design but the kidney grill is disproportionately large compared to the headlights. Can't wait to see it in production and race trim.
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Agreed TF110 the final car will be more toned down from the concept. Starting to really like the shape now but will reserve judgment when the final car is revealed.
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M8 GTE confirmed

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that took a long time to be officially announced but finally it is confirmed
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