[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/did-the-bmw-8-series-copy-the-mustang\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/did-the-bmw-8-series-copy-the-mustang\/","headline":"Did the BMW 8 Series Copy The Mustang?","name":"Did the BMW 8 Series Copy The Mustang?","description":"A quick look at some of the similarities between the 8 Series and the Mustang Many people have criticised the new BMW 8 Series for looking too much like the Ford Mustang so we\u2019ve put some side by side comparisons together to see just what people are talking about. The two cars are different by design, with the BMW aiming to be a luxurious package filled with fancy tech and posh things like a glass gear selector. The Mustang, on […]","datePublished":"2019-02-06","dateModified":"2019-02-06","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/#Person","name":"Matthew Collett","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/author\/matthew-collett\/","identifier":5,"description":"Max Wheeler is a leading motoring journalist and classic car specialist at Smart Motoring, renowned for his sharp insight and infectious passion for all things automotive. With years of experience covering motoring news, supercars, and the enduring legacy of classic cars, Max brings stories to life with style and authority. Whether it\u2019s the roar of a Lamborghini, the elegance of an Aston Martin DB5, or the cultural impact of vintage motoring icons, he delivers expert commentary that inspires enthusiasts and collectors alike. Dedicated to celebrating the heritage and future of driving, Max Wheeler is your trusted voice for classic car news and beyond.","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/64eca1152247aa111ace79ff1c03782b175df9dc21d2092364ff21e1cf5e38fa?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Smart Motoring","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/smart-motoring_news_logo_g-e1765846726493.webp","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Did-the-BMW-8-Series-Copy-The-Mustang-feature.jpg","url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/Did-the-BMW-8-Series-Copy-The-Mustang-feature.jpg","height":520,"width":1200},"url":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/did-the-bmw-8-series-copy-the-mustang\/","about":["BMW","Cars","Ford","LATEST CAR NEWS"],"wordCount":409,"keywords":["bmw","BMW 8 Series","ford","ford mustang"],"articleBody":" A quick look at some of the similarities between the 8 Series and the Mustang Many people havecriticised the new BMW 8 Series for looking too much like the Ford Mustang sowe\u2019ve put some side by side comparisons together to see just what people are talkingabout.The two cars are different by design, with the BMW aiming to be a luxurious package filled with fancy tech and posh things like a glass gear selector. The Mustang, on the other hand, has to live up to the reputation of \u201cthe coolest muscle car available\u201d and offer the \u201cadrenaline-pumping\u201d (as they say on the website) experience that has become synonymous with the Mustang brand. The Mustang can be bought for around half the price of an 8 Series and has been in production since 2015, unlike the brand-new 8 Series which went on sale late last year. There are only so many shapes a coupe can be and there\u2019s bound to be some overlap. From this rear\/side view of the two superb cars, the 8 Series looks a little more sleek and elongated compared to the Mustang. The boot appears to jut out more on the Bimmer but other than that, there\u2019s not much difference at all! The rear lights are completely different, there\u2019s no arguing that. From this angle, it\u2019d be hard for anyone to argue that these cars look too similar.From the front, some could argue the two share similarities, although the two kidney grilles and the singular wide grille on this Bullitt Mustang couldn\u2019t look more different. What do you think?As expected, theinteriors of the two cars are worlds apart. After all, why would BMW need tocopy the Mustang interior when they\u2019ve become so good at pasting their ownnear-identical interiors, time and time again? The 8 Series features some amazing-looking leather, an exquisite glass gear selector (found in other high-end BMWs) and a digital gauge cluster. The 2019 Mustang also features a digital gauge cluster and unfortunately also features a lot more plastic, in true Ford fashion. The screen looks a bit less elegant than the one found in the 8 Series as does the rest of the interior, but people don\u2019t purchase a Mustang for a fancy interior now do they.However, judging from the side profile, do you think the two cars look alike? Let us know if you agree with all the people that say they do."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Latest News","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Did the BMW 8 Series Copy The Mustang?","item":"https:\/\/smart-motoring.com\/latest-news\/did-the-bmw-8-series-copy-the-mustang\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]