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Originally Posted by finally_retired
I doubt if BMW would make a new 8 series, as it would be treading on the toes of the 6, especially if it had the same engine on the go.
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It would be nice if they resurrected the 8-series (my all time favorite car is the 1995 850Csi). The 8-series was known to have a wide base, so the car would be wider than the 6, and would be a lil-bit longer too.
but a 845 today is 100% impossible. The reasons:
years of 8-series production: 1989-1999
Trim levels of the 8-series: 840Ci, 850i, 850Ci, and 850CSi.
Plans of reviving the 8-series by BMW: AB-SO-LUTE-LY none
Also, i do remember seeing a 8-series convertible in my next door neighbors drive way. no joke. Was there ever such thing, I do recall seeing more than one.
Also, the 8-series was a 7-series based car, in some ways. It was made to compete against Mercedes's 500SEL and 600SEL coupe, and mercedes S500 Coupe and S600 Coupe or in todays names, the CL-class. THis is actually a hunch, correct me if i am wrong.
BTW this belongs in the 8-Series forums. Duh.