[YungDro]

thread closed....

[cangenBMW]

I've had this privilege of seeing this vehicle un-camouflaged and it truly is a stunning car.

[RPiM5]

Originally Posted by YungDro

the aston is ugly and its not special if it uses an amg engine.. if it was a v12 then maybe but nah looks like a mazda mx5 with a kia influences.

M8 is just a beautilful MONSTER and thats even with the camo on the car. imagine what it would really look like.

You are incorrect sir. I saw the new Aston Vantage in person this past weekend and it is absolutely gorgeous. No doubt that the new M8 is going to look great too, but the new Vantage has that mystique design about it that is quintessentially daring.

[ORIGIN M.]

She's a sexy beast !

[Patrik]

While it will be a stunning looking car, I'm still bummed it won't look like the concept. I love the front of that thing.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by cbertels

The new spy photos make it appear like a larger Audi A/S5. Hopefully just the camo though

You're kidding right?

Of course it'll be larger.

Please tell me you're joking.

[cbertels]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

You're kidding right?

Of course it'll be larger.

Please tell me you're joking.

The side view had a similar profile but larger. The concepts looked great but the side view of the production car was underwhelming. Like I said, maybe it's just the camo to my eyes.

[Who's on first]

Originally Posted by cbertels

The side view had a similar profile but larger. The concepts looked great but the side view of the production car was underwhelming. Like I said, maybe it's just the camo to my eyes.

Dear god, you don't get it.

Of course it'll be larger then an A5/S5.

It's an 8 Series. NOT a 4 series.

[cbertels]

Originally Posted by Who's on first

Dear god, you don't get it.

Of course it'll be larger then an A5/S5.

It's an 8 Series. NOT a 4 series.

You don't get it. I'm well aware it'll be bigger. My comment is that the look resembles a car that premiered 10 years ago and already is dated and underwhelming compared to the concept.

[BwoodBMW]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

You are incorrect sir. I saw the new Aston Vantage in person this past weekend and it is absolutely gorgeous. No doubt that the new M8 is going to look great too, but the new Vantage has that mystique design about it that is quintessentially daring.

Spot on... new Vantage is sexy (especially in person). Really a special car and the sound is lovely. Can't imagine the M8 competing for my dollars at this price point.

[Anthony3DHeli]

can't wait to see!!!!!!

[ron_jeremy]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

You are incorrect sir. I saw the new Aston Vantage in person this past weekend and it is absolutely gorgeous. No doubt that the new M8 is going to look great too, but the new Vantage has that mystique design about it that is quintessentially daring.

It also has a «mystic» quality, among numerous issues with the transmission. It's so bad that the brit is laughing at it

[professor_yo]

Originally Posted by DD335i

Looks nice!

The back and profile almost make it look Aston Martin-y? Maybe even a subtle Wraith influence? Lol

Low and long
Very nice

Was thinking the same in regards to the Wraith

[Germanauto]

I don't understand how some of you are criticizing this. This will be a great looking car.

[farns2345]

Originally Posted by ron_jeremy

It also has a «mystic» quality, among numerous issues with the transmission. It's so bad that the brit is laughing at it

If I had the money to buy either one of these, I'd take the Aston simply based on the fact that it's 900lbs lighter - assuming the specs quoted in this thread are correct.

[eMvy]

Originally Posted by Patrik

While it will be a stunning looking car, I'm still bummed it won't look like the concept. I love the front of that thing.

I've never understood this about BMW. Concepts are typically stunning [minus that X7 disaster]. Why do they dumb down the production model from the concept? Not even talking about material, but a lot of it is just stamping out metal which won't cost a difference.

[cqckdiezel]

Basically the renamed the 6 to an 8 and are gonna charge more for it.

[Mspired]

Originally Posted by RPiM5

If I didn't already know that the new ///M8 Coupe was going to drop hard in value once I drive it off the showroom floor, I'd get this car definitely.

But on paper it's a difficult choice perhaps.

2019 M8 Coupe:

+ AWD M xDrive System
+ 600hp
-- ZF 8spd Auto
+ Good utility
++ Best looking out of all current BMW's
- Big chassis
--- Heavy Chassis: ~4,200lbs
++ Loads of Tech
---- With options: ~$150,000 USD

Versus:

2019 Aston Martin Vantage
+ RWD
+++ Killer Looks
-- Not much utility
++++ 7 Speed Manual Transmission Option
+++ Exceptional light curb weight: ~3,300lbs
-/+ Small Chassis
- Average Tech
+ Tuned AMG Engine by Aston Martin with 500hp
- With options: ~$160,000 USD

The Aston will definitely do much better in retaining value if both cars are driven the same mileage per year. Oh well, Aston it is then.

2 totally different cars. That's like comparing a S65 coupe to a Huracan. Similar price yet 2 totally different experiences and different drivers.

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by Mspired

2 totally different cars. That's like comparing a S65 coupe to a Huracan. Similar price yet 2 totally different experiences and different drivers.

Different cars I agree.

But they actually might be the same buyers.

[Mingwan]

[AKRAPOVICOWNS]

Originally Posted by Mingwan

Nice render

[ThugzZ BunnY]

Originally Posted by farns2345

If I had the money to buy either one of these, I'd take the Aston simply based on the fact that it's 900lbs lighter - assuming the specs quoted in this thread are correct.

does weight really matter in a car like this?