Spied BMW mid-engine Frankenstein prototype previews some upcoming new model?

[super51fan]

Originally Posted by CanAutM3

That's the new 6:

Just in name though. Just like how the AMG GT 4 door is not at all related to the AMG GT coupe and roadster, there could be a similar styled 6 series coupe to the 6GT

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by super51fan

there could be a similar styled 6 series coupe to the 6GT

Lets hope that doesn't happen

[super51fan]

Originally Posted by jstein55

Lets hope that doesn't happen

That's true

All they need to do is KISS. Classic long hood, short deck, and simplistic design elements is an easy recipe for a timeless car

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

C as in Casas. C as in Coupe. C as in Confused.
[CID I know.]

Central Information Display (iDrive screen)

[mmic77]

Time will tell whats under the hood. But nice sounding machine.

[super51fan]

With the Lexus LC-F rumored to also have a transaxle, will there be any relation between the two?

[N & M]

This is most likely a hybrid (i6-electric) Mid-engine sports car to replace the I8 or halo car to the tune of the mid engine concept they had a while back.

[Fritzer]

In the video, at 0:45 seconds, watch the rear axle, weight transfer as it goes around the corners. It certainly looks like something is heavy back there. They are probably using this 8er as a mule to fine-tune the power train for something in the future, which they haven't created a chassis for. 4-5 years down the line from now we'll see what product this is for, I'm guessing. Hopefully a high-end supercar competitor. Sounds larger displacement, and 100% turbo'd.

Originally Posted by brad850csi

Interesting that the wheels, front arches, brakes and front bumper are m850i spec, not m8 spec but it has 4 round pipes

Yeah but to be fair, the M850i does have four exhaust pipes at the very end of the system, the rhombus shaped exhaust tips are literally trim pieces inserted into the bumper, solely for aesthetics. I really dislike the fake exhaust tip meta....

Originally Posted by super51fan

With the Lexus LC-F rumored to also have a transaxle, will there be any relation between the two?

Smart thinking, very possibly another project Toyota and BMW are going into together after the success of the supra/z4 program.

[stein_325i]

Months after its first and random appearance, the mystery 8-series mule appears to be back at the ring again with different modifications and parts.

[n55f15]

Super curious about this one

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by stein_325i

Months after its first and random appearance, the mystery 8-series mule appears to be back at the ring again with different modifications and parts.

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It shall be called Humpty Dumpty from now on.

[brad850csi]

Originally Posted by lemetier

It shall be called Humpty Dumpty from now on.

A different setup to what it previously had?

Do you know if it has ever had an S68Tu in it, or some type of V8 with 48v assist?

[swagon]

Just saw it in this video @3:03

It's very loud and sounds like a straight-piped inline six to me.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by lemetier

It shall be called Humpty Dumpty from now on.

Rear bumper design (2019) of this supposed Competition Squadron Leader:




(public source: here and here | Design number: D890651 | Filing date: May 14, 2019 | Registration Date: July 21, 2020).

Front bumper design (2017):




(public source: here and here | Design number: D848326 | Filing date: Nov 3, 2017 | Registration Date: May 14, 2019).

The BMW M front end design evolved from \---/ to /---\ many years ago (see the 2018 dedicated thread here). IMHO it's unlikely that BMW M would move back to the \---/ front end design in the near future.

Hence, IMHO this front end design would be more suitable for this car:





(public source: here and here | Design number: D891323 | Filing date: May 14, 2019 | Registration Date: July 28, 2020) (note: filed the same date as the rear end design shown above).

M8 Gran Coupé: