The Car Porn thread

Soldato
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I've just realised what a fantastic shape the BMW 8 series is...

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(not a fan of the rear spoiler on this one though!)
 
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I've just realised what a fantastic shape the BMW 8 series is...
(not a fan of the rear spoiler on this one though!)

That's been for sale for a while, I nearly called them to have a look and buy it, but it appears the MID is missing either all or a huge number of pixels, and in the end I thought buying a BMW that was made in small numbers over 16 years ago wasn't a great idea. Such a lovely car though, used to see one in London every day and the shape is just so right. Particularly in the sport trim with the bits around the exhausts. Agree that the wing isn't as nice, but it is OEM at least.
 
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Just casually browsing the Noble website (can't help but ogle the M600 photos and videos every now and then) and noticed they have added a few new things to their lineup.

There's a Carbon Sport model which looks ace, and a Speedster which is still undergoing fine tuning. The Speedster is said to make no difference to handling due to losing the roof, and there's a paddle shift option too which isn't dual clutch, but more like the system on an Aventador and some other supercars.

I think all of them define "car porn".

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^ I still think the M600 looks so right as a supercar. It doesn't have outlandish folds and bits sticking out or scoops and vents with an active bodykit to channel air around every curve. It just looks functional from every angle in the most classical sense.

The Becker stereo has gone in favour of an Android unit by the looks of it, too. Best OS.

Specs remains the same, Yamaha 4.4 V8, 650HP, 604lb ft, 1200KG, 225MPH.

Autocar made a bold statement last month:

When it was launched we were convinced the M600 out-rode, out-steered and out-handled the Ferrari 458 Italia. I think it still outrides and outsteers a 488 GTB today.

Hnnng.
 
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8-litre W16
1479bhp
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261mph

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I always assumed the Veyron (and so therefore the Chiron) had a 16.4 litre W16, and I only just looked it up and discovered that its actually an 8 litre W16, and the name 16.4 is derived from the fact that it has 16 cylinders and 4 turbos!!

I'm ashamed... :(
 
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