[YungDro]

thread closed....

[raysspl]

[nemex12]

Originally Posted by ChipotleNapkins

If this is true. I can finally be excited about the brand again

x1000!!!!!
btw, where is SCOTT? He should have some interesting things to say…

[scrammer]

Originally Posted by element241

It all comes down to money. By sharing development costs, they both save. BMW develops the engine, McLaren develops the chassis, and neither company has to develop both. BMW just spent billions launching the 'i' sub-brand.

So why not put a big petrol motor in the I8 and call it an M8 - Supercar ... could have it ready for early 2016 launch with off the shelf parts!

[r3dbimmer89]

Originally Posted by aajami

Does that mean that the P16 would also be powered by the same BMW engine, or is McLaren simply providing the P16 chassis for this BMW-branded supercar?

McLaren will have its own engine. Only the chassis would be similar.

[dan99]

I really hope this is a thing

[ORIGIN M.]

Originally Posted by r3dbimmer89

McLaren will have its own engine. Only the chassis would be similar.

We'll see.

Nothing is official.

Except BMW owns a mega cfrp plant and that is some heavy weight pull right there, and we know BMW knows a thing or two about eDrive / Hybrid Technology. Sounds like a better affair then Toyota to me.

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by deemo319

Since M GmbH didn't build a compelling case with either cars, the unnamed BMW should be splendid.

This is going to be delicious!

Build a compelling case? It might have been greenlighted if they had proposed an M 2 series Gran Tourer

Seriously, this marks the second great super car that BMW has axed. The first being the infamous 550 hp M8.

And they (BMW management) keep fucking over M Division, meanwhile AMG has already produced its SECOND bespoked production car, the AMG GT. Audi is on its second generation of R8. And BMW will not let M Division go out and play with it's friends. Afraid it might get hurt? Being overprotective only protects the pocketbook and stifles the growth of M Division's confidence.

[N & M]

Originally Posted by nemex12

x1000!!!!!
btw, where is SCOTT? He should have some interesting things to say…

Good point. Usually he would be on such matters issuing an absolute denial or elaboration. Over to you Mr. Scott...

[BMW M3 CRT]

Originally Posted by Eddien123

Quad turbo v8?.... Why not just a twin v10/2. I never can understand why companies think it's better to go smaller. Having 1 turbo per two cylinders is outrageous and unnecessary.

Thats at least an possibility, if this V10 would be based like the new V8 on the "Baukastenzylinder" which reduces the productioncosts by many common parts. This is what Scotts V10 rumour is based about.

Originally Posted by scrammer

So why not put a big petrol motor in the I8 and call it an M8 - Supercar ... could have it ready for early 2016 launch with off the shelf parts!

Simple because the biggest engine which would fit in the i8 Chassis without an massive rebuild is an I4.

[mcman]

please god yes. two of my favorite car brands collaborating... *faints

p.s. maybe BMW can also make some engines for McLaren formula 1 cars... (sorry, Honda)

[Wolf]

Originally Posted by N & M

Good point. Usually he would be on such matters issuing an absolute denial or elaboration. Over to you Mr. Scott...

Thats because he knows its not gonna happen

[ChrisNich117]

I think BMW should acquire Mclaren. That would really help keep them ahead of the VW group. They have Porsche, Lamborghini and Bugatti!

[STRMTRPR]

Wooow , that is pretty awesome!!!

[b5ka]

Well, that brings a dose of hope to stay brand-loyal

[MKSixer]

Originally Posted by ChrisNich117

I think BMW should acquire Mclaren. That would really help keep them ahead of the VW group. They have Porsche, Lamborghini and Bugatti!

I think that this would be the ideal marriage. BMW power plants, combined CF experience, McLaren chassis dynamics, AND the L/T potential of having BMW back in my fav sport...F1.

It is almost too much to handle!!!!

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by fecurtis

No this can't be true.

BMW lost their way remember?

[Matski]

Sounds good, I'd imagine BMW would style it, McLaren would design it, BMW would manufacture the bits and pieces, and McLaren would assemble it.

I just hope they don't get involved in the colossal trough of wasted money that is F1.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by ChipotleNapkins

If this is true. I can finally be excited about the brand again

we ALL feel SO much better about the brand.. .. now that YOU finally do..

[SouthernBoy]

I know this won't happen according to earlier posts by SCOTT. He said they don't need to get into the supercar market because they don't have an image problem.

[Chihuahua]

Originally Posted by clar

I have been hoping the two get hooked up for a while now. Next thing, BMW should re-enter F1 and partner Mclaren by providing engines. BMW needs to show Honda how to build a proper F1 engine!

You won't see BMW even entertain the idea of re-entering F1 with the current engine architecture regs. If F1 takes the next logical step in engine size reduction and goes to inline four cylinders, then you might see BMW get back into it. Don't forget that in all of the years BMW has ever been involved with F1 they have a whopping ONE (1) championship to show for it.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by Wolf

Thats because he knows its not gonna happen

I will neither confirm nor deny...