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Old 28 Sep 2016, 07:16 (Ref:3675635)   #226
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Persistent rumors suggest it'll like be the M6 or a new coupe based on the 7-Series platform.

So it'll be a rather large car and not a nimble little sports car.
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Old 28 Sep 2016, 08:38 (Ref:3675648)   #227
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I think it will be a new sportscar following a similar route to ford, building a sportscar around the rule book and not adapting an already produced road car.


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Old 28 Sep 2016, 08:46 (Ref:3675653)   #228
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The rumours I heard said the new Z8 is in development and will be most likely platform for GTE.

Remember, Ford haven't actually delivered any GT's yet (maybe they have just started or are starting shortly) so that sets the precedent that you can run a GTE version of an unreleased road car, for a full racing season before the road car is delivered.


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Old 28 Sep 2016, 17:50 (Ref:3675744)   #229
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Apparently there will be no M version of the Z5, which makes a racing version seem unlikely. Something new then.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...t-nurburgring/
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I agree I think it will be something new that is built to the rulebook like the GTE. The ACO will not allow them to bring another M3/6 style car to the track and get BOP'ed in with the other cars like they did with the M3 in 2010/11 and so they must invest in building a car to the specs.

I can't wait to see what they come up with, it should be awesome looking!
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Old 28 Sep 2016, 20:06 (Ref:3675770)   #231
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Invest in building a car to the specs... lol why bother, who does that anymore.
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Old 28 Sep 2016, 20:39 (Ref:3675786)   #232
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Apparently there will be no M version of the Z5, which makes a racing version seem unlikely. Something new then.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...t-nurburgring/
I don't think that means anything. There was no M version of the E89 Z4, yet that was the base for their previous GT3 racer.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 04:04 (Ref:3675854)   #233
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Certainly hope it is a real sports car not a glorified touring car like the M6 GT3.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 05:40 (Ref:3675865)   #234
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Invest in building a car to the specs... lol why bother, who does that anymore.
So you know the new 2018 regulations? Because that's when they're due, and that's when BMW is joining.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 09:01 (Ref:3675898)   #235
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Maybe i8, but without the hybrid? Or maybe they will allow hybrid GTE in 2018
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 16:44 (Ref:3675960)   #236
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Maybe i8, but without the hybrid? Or maybe they will allow hybrid GTE in 2018
i8 without the hybrid would be an exciting platform. But for it to be gasoline, they can't use the 3 cylinder. I was wondering if they would release a 2 seater mid engined sportscar based on the i8. Sort of would fall along the lines of a rumoured "Z8".
But the modifications needed to make the i8 mid engined may be too great.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 17:35 (Ref:3675973)   #237
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Wonder if Schnitzer will run the programme?
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 18:47 (Ref:3675985)   #239
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Wonder if Schnitzer will run the programme?
Schnitzer is pretty well deep in DTM racing at the moment but it wouldn't surprise me if they switch over to run the WEC program in 2018.

Big question will be whether is will be 2 or 4 cars running at Le Mans ala Ford which means we could see RLL join Europe team/Schnitzer.
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BTW - Can the title of this thread be changed to BMW confirmed in GTE in 2018? It's confusing right now.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 19:14 (Ref:3675994)   #241
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Schnitzer is pretty well deep in DTM racing at the moment but it wouldn't surprise me if they switch over to run the WEC program in 2018.

Big question will be whether is will be 2 or 4 cars running at Le Mans ala Ford which means we could see RLL join Europe team/Schnitzer.
There are strong rumours BMW (and the other two manufacturers) will decrease from 8 to 6 cars in DTM. This could mean there's room for a GTE project at Schnitzer.
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Old 29 Sep 2016, 20:34 (Ref:3676007)   #242
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Off topic, but has anyone grown really bored of DTM this season?

I would now rather see a big team like Schnitzer transfer its weight to the 2018 GTE programme.

I personally think the Z8 will be the platform, they got a lot of stick for building the chunky mother they have right now in GTLM, and Ford has changed the game somewhat with the bespoke sportscar platform they have bought in.

I like to see a big difference in touring car and GT car too, not a fan of that crossover size and shape


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Off topic, but has anyone grown really bored of DTM this season?

I would now rather see a big team like Schnitzer transfer its weight to the 2018 GTE programme.

I personally think the Z8 will be the platform, they got a lot of stick for building the chunky mother they have right now in GTLM, and Ford has changed the game somewhat with the bespoke sportscar platform they have bought in.

I like to see a big difference in touring car and GT car too, not a fan of that crossover size and shape


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I agree that too. But..... BMW Z8 does not have the new model and the rumor yet. so I think new BMW M6 will be suitable .
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BTW - Can the title of this thread be changed to BMW confirmed in GTE in 2018? It's confusing right now.
@GriffM3 and everyone the new thread is here , you can start to post this new thread related to BMW confirmed in GTE in 2018

http://tentenths.com/forum/showthrea...32#post3676032

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According to Motorsport Aktuell MTEK will run the WEC programme:
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So, testing next year then back to racing in 2018?
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Good summary of the different configurations that could have the M8
http://www.bmwblog.com/tag/bmw-m8/
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Team Studie BOB Suzuki revealed the rumor that BMW Motorsport is planning a very big Le Mans Project below water for next year or the year after that. Team Schnitzer did not participate in DTM this year for that development.
(He made that remark as a sympathy for the victims of the Osaka earthquake that occurred today. So this rumor is very credible.)
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Team Studie BOB Suzuki revealed the rumor that BMW Motorsport is planning a very big Le Mans Project below water for next year or the year after that. Team Schnitzer did not participate in DTM this year for that development.
(He made that remark as a sympathy for the victims of the Osaka earthquake that occurred today. So this rumor is very credible.)
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That's good news. Maybe an engine program if it's for next year? I think it'd make more sense to do something for the new rules in 2020 so that's in line with what he said.
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