Beiträge von Jud

  • BMW Cancels New 8 Series Platform - Concept CS

    Zitat von fuzzifikation;55645

    Mercedes working on an engine.. shiiiit! Nothing good ever came out of that, the last decade!


    Given the choice, I always prefer the BMW V12's.


    More about this colloboration on the V12: Because the opportunities for mass market V12 engined cars are expected to decline over the next decade, there are still buyers out there that want a V12. BMW AG's internal projections show that continuing to produce the existing N73 engine (except for Rolls Royce) to a shrinking market was not a good capital investment. This is especially in light of tightening CO2 emissions and fuel economy standards. Mercedes came to the same conclusion. It is thought that if they can pool their engineering resources in jointly developing the next V12, then it could be profitable to offer a V12-engined car in smaller quanitities.


    Of course, like other contemplated Mercedes-BMW ventures, this could blow up and not happen.

  • BMW Cancels New 8 Series Platform - Concept CS

    Zitat von Seb;55649

    Not doubting you Jud, but I'm sceptical on the twin-turbo V8 front for M cars. They've always denied they'd ever resort to forced induction. Where did you hear/read that?


    No offense taken. As a reporter, you must validate such news.


    I got my news from several different sources over the last two weeks.


    The November 2008 issue of Roundel Magazine, the BMW Car Club of America's monthly publication, also re-confirmed the V10's demise. See below.

  • BMW Cancels New 8 Series Platform - Concept CS

    Because of ongoing market conditions, BMW AG announced today it is cancelling its new 8 Series, citing the following reason:


    "The German automaker cites a distinct lack of profitability as the main reason the CS project has been canceled."


    Also announced is the V10 engine in the M5/M6 will be discontinued and replaced with the Twin Turbo V8. In addition, BMW and Mercedes are discussing plans to jointly work on an upgraded N73 V12, presently only in use in the Rolls Royce vehicles. The 760i/Li was recently cancelled.


    Tough times at BMW AG.


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  • O.K who's going to buy this then.....Zeemax Csi...

    This vehicle belongs to an interesting fellow, albeit an enigma.


    If anyone does inquire about this car, there are two questions I have about this car:


    1) What interior fabric colour does this car have? (my guess is SCHWARZ/SILBERGRAU DUNKEL LEDER (0496))


    2) Specifically which magazine did the write up on his wide body effort?


    Cheers,

  • Looking for a nice 8 series.

    Chassis CC66607


    I recommend buying the 4.4L 840CiA Sport, either this one or another newer one --- especially in an Individual colour.


    Since the seller has posted the chassis number, here's the build sheet for this vehicle:

    Vehicle information
    Chassis Nbr CC66607
    Type code EF82
    Type 840I (EUR)
    Dev. series E31 ()
    Line 8
    Body type COUPE
    Steering RL
    Door count 2
    Engine M62
    Cubical capacity 4.40
    Power 210
    Transmision HECK
    Gearbox AUT
    Colour ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317)
    Upholstery SPECIAL ORDER UPHOLSTERY (Z1XX)
    Prod. date Wednesday, 1997-06-04


    Order options
    No. Description
    299 LT/ALY WHEELS W MIXED TYRES
    401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
    423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
    428 WARNING TRIANGLE
    431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
    459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W MEMORY F DRIVER
    481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
    528 AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROL(AUC)
    540 CRUISE CONTROL
    669 RADIO BMW BUSINESS RDS
    676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
    694 PREPARATION FOR CD CHANGER
    704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
    710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
    715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE
    775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
    812 ENGLAND VERSION
    850 ADD FUEL TANK FILLING FOR EXPORT
    863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
    877 DELETION CROSS-OVER OPERATION
    880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET


    Series options
    No. Description
    216 SERVOTRONIC
    243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER
    806 3RD STOP LIGHT
    853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH


    Individual data
    Remaining interior trim: M5SH

    Processing individual
    Sign "individual"


    Z1XX Upholstery


    • Piping to the driver and passenger seats in Nappa marineblau (Nr. 8 174 059)
    • Remaining interior as Leder Nappa silbergrau hell, Schl.Nr. M5SH

  • 2000 UK Registered M62 840CiA - Request for Assistance

    Thanks Jason.


    This car is a regular M62 840CiA Sport without the special upholstery trimmings that other Sport models have installed.


    As implied by the seller, it's just weird that this car was a late import to the UK.


    VIN long CC67274
    Type code EF82
    Type 840I (EUR)
    Dev. series E31 ()
    Line 8
    Body type COUPE
    Steering RL
    Door count 2
    Engine M62
    Cubical capacity 4.40
    Power 210
    Transmision HECK
    Gearbox AUT
    Colour ORIENTBLAU METALLIC (317)
    Upholstery LEDER NAPPA/SILBERGRAU (M5SL)
    Prod. date 1998-10-21


    Order options
    No. Description
    337 M SPORTS PACKAGE
    353 ANTI-GLARE STRIP FRONT + RR WINDOW
    401 SLIDING/VENT ROOF, ELECTRIC
    423 FLOOR MATS, VELOUR
    428 WARNING TRIANGLE
    431 INTERIOR RR VW MIRROR W AUT ANTI-DAZZLE
    459 SEAT ADJUSTM., ELECTR. W MEMORY F DRIVER
    481 SPORT SEATS F DRIVER/FRONT PASSENGER
    500 HEADLIGHT WASHER SYS/INTENSIVE CLEANING
    528 AUTOMATIC AIR RECIRCULATION CONTROL(AUC)
    540 CRUISE CONTROL
    623 CAR TELEPHONE(GSM)
    670 RADIO BMW PROFESSIONAL
    672 CD CHANGER BMW FOR 6 CDS
    676 HIFI LOUDSPEAKER SYSTEM
    690 CASSETTE HOLDER
    704 M SPORT SUSPENSION
    710 M LEATHER STEERING WHEEL
    715 M AERODYNAMICS PACKAGE
    775 INDIVIDUAL ROOF-LINING ANTHRACITE
    782 M LT/ALY WHEELS SYSTEM II
    841 OPTION CODE PACKAGE PSEUDO-CODE-NO.
    863 EUROPE/DEALER DIRECTORY
    880 ENGLISH/OWNERS HANDBOOK/SERVICE BOOKLET
    925 SHIPPING PROTECTION PACKAGE


    Series options
    No. Description
    216 SERVOTRONIC
    243 AIRBAG FOR FRONT PASSENGER
    853 LANGUAGE VERSION ENGLISH

  • 2000 UK Registered M62 840CiA - Request for Assistance

    Zitat von revtor;52860

    I may be missing some important information here, but the seller claims the car was imported from Germany. Then why is the steering wheel on the wrong side of the car? Or is this a RHD that was imported to Germany and then back? Confusing story...


    It's a fantastic story. That's why it needs verification. This car was most likely a RHD M62 840CiA from the beginning.


    Zitat von Argonaut;52862

    I've just mailed the seller via eBay and asked for the VIN, (and explained where to find it) I'll let you know what I can find out.


    Thank you!

  • 2000 UK Registered M62 840CiA - Request for Assistance

    Hello everyone;


    I was wondering if anyone in the UK would be willing to help me sort out this car:


    http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISA…iewItem&item=220281541051


    First, the pictures are dreadful and it's difficult to figure out the color scheme for this vehicle.


    Second, the story the seller is sharing about this M62 840CiA being imported into the UK in the year 2000 seems fantastic to me.


    And lastly, the car mainly has been sitting for 8 years only traveling about 20k miles. There's got to be a good story here.


    Would anyone be interested in helping me with the following:


    • Contact the seller and get the VIN or last 7 digits of the chassis number?
    • Re-verify the seller's storyline about the car being imported into the UK in 2000.


    Thanks in advance!