BMW M8
BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) | ||
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Predecessor | BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13) BMW i8 (Spiritual) |
The BMW M8 is the high performance version of the BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub-brand.
Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in the 2-door convertible (F91 model code) and 2-door coupe (F92 model code) body styles.[3][4] A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019.[5][6][7][8] The M8 is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the BMW M5 (F90).
Development and launch
BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the
Development of the M8 continued into 2018 and more production ready prototypes were made available to the automotive press for review.[12] The car was finally introduced online on 4 June 2019 in the high performance "Competition" variation in coupé and convertible bodystyles.[13] Production began in August 2019.[14][15]
Specifications
The M8 is based on the
The M8 is powered by a version of the
The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with carbon ceramic brakes being optional.[21][22] The level of power assist for the brakes can be set to either ‘comfort’ or ‘sport’ mode using the iDrive controller, a feature which has been criticised for resulting in inconsistent brake pedal feel.[23]
The "M8 Competition" is the upper model of the range, with changes including increased engine power, a modified induction system and more rigid engine mounts.[24][25] The unladen kerb weight of 2019 M8 Competition model sold in the United Kingdom is 1,885 kg (4,156 lb) for the coupé[26] and 2,010 kg (4,431 lb) for the convertible.[27]
The M8 can be fitted with M Performance Parts. These include a sport steering wheel, carbon fibre parts, side skirts, M rims and a bigger spoiler.
Performance
Performance figures include a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 3.2 seconds, 0–200 km/h (124 mph) acceleration time of 10.8 seconds (10.6 seconds for the M8 Competition) and a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The top speed can be raised to 305 km/h (190 mph) with the optional M Driver's package which also adds high speed rated tyres to the car.[13][28]
Motorsport
M8 GTE
The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at the
M8 Safety car
In 2019, during the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix, the M8 Competition made its debut as the official safety car, replacing the M5 Safety Car.[31]
References
- ^ https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0298043EN/start-of-production-for-three-new-bmw-8-series-models?language=en
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- ^ "2020 BMW M8 Convertible". www.topspeed.com. 29 May 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
- ^ "BMW M8 Gran Coupe: A Fire-Breathing Four-Door With Up To 625 HP". www.motor1.com. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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- ^ "BMW Begins Production of the 8 Series Gran Coupe & M8 Competition". www.bimmerfile.com. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
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- ^ "2020 BMW M8 Coming With RWD Mode, More Than 600 Horsepower". www.autoevolution.com. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
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- ^ "The 2020 BMW M8 Will Have Adjustable Brake-Pedal Feel". www.caranddriver.com. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "2020 BMW M8 Teased With M Mode, New Brake Technology". www.motor1.com. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
- ^ "The BMW M8 Has an Adjustable Brake-by-Wire System No One Asked For". www.roadandtrack.com. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "New 2019 BMW M8 Competition revealed – the 8-series we've been waiting for". Evo. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "New BMW M8 revealed with up to 616bhp". www.autocar.co.uk. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "The New M8 Competition Coupé". www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "BMW M8 Competition Convertible". www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "BMW M8 Coupe specs & photos - 2019". autoevolution. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
- ^ "The new BMW M8 GTE". www.bmw-m.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
- ^ "All Of The Cool Little Details On The New BMW M8 GTE That Debuted At Daytona". www.jalopnik.com. 28 January 2018. Retrieved 6 November 2019.
- ^ "BMW to enter WEC from 2018". fiawec.com. fiawec.com. 2016-09-27. Retrieved 2019-06-07.