Pretty sure the BMW V8 useage is for another car - some dealers called it the +8+. Don't think the V8 will fit in a Trad chassis/body (even Roadster sized).
But - if they are contemplating an Aero chassis with V8 and trad-style bodywork, that will surely need Type Approval? And I don't see a Trad body passing that without major rework, where it is likely to lose a lot of the trad styling...
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