BMW M8 coupe and convertible revealed
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BMW M8 coupe and convertible revealed
Based on the G14 (convertible), G15 (coupe) and soon-to-be G16 (four-door Gran Coupe), the new M8 essentially cranks everything up on the already potent 8 Series. As if the standard M850i xDrive weren't enough, with its 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8 offering 523 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque and a 0-60 time of just 3.7 seconds, the new M8's upgrades boost that output to a grand total of 600 hp. Competition models gain extra oomph, with 617 horsepower. Same amount of twist, but it comes on a shade earlier.
The resulting performance yields a 0-60 time of just 3.1 seconds for the M8 Coupe, and 3 seconds flat for the Competition model. The convertible, with its slightly heavier weight from its folding roof mechanisms, takes 3.2 seconds, while the M8 Competition convertible can make the sprint in the same time as the standard M8 Coupe.
The M8's upgrades also add up under the skin. Both the standard M8 and M8 Competition benefit from larger brakes, larger and lighter wheels, and beefier tires to cope with the extra power and performance. Engineers tweaked the transmission and M xDrive for improved performance, faster shifting and better response. The M8s also benefit from an upgraded intelligent Active M rear differential to make the most of the extra power. And similarly to the system found in the F90 M5, the M8 in all forms can disable its all-wheel drive system to become rear-wheel drive only at the touch of a button, in the event some sideways hooning is in demand.
The M8 Competition comes with a dedicated Track Mode, which maxes out the performance settings on the engine, suspension, steering, braking and all-wheel drive setting, while disabling the radio and control console to relieve the driver of any distraction.
Altogether, the BMW M8 is slated for production sometime in July 2019 with a starting price of $133,000 for the coupe and $142,500 for the convertible, while the M8 Competition coupe runs $146,000 and the Competition convertible is $155,500.
The resulting performance yields a 0-60 time of just 3.1 seconds for the M8 Coupe, and 3 seconds flat for the Competition model. The convertible, with its slightly heavier weight from its folding roof mechanisms, takes 3.2 seconds, while the M8 Competition convertible can make the sprint in the same time as the standard M8 Coupe.
The M8's upgrades also add up under the skin. Both the standard M8 and M8 Competition benefit from larger brakes, larger and lighter wheels, and beefier tires to cope with the extra power and performance. Engineers tweaked the transmission and M xDrive for improved performance, faster shifting and better response. The M8s also benefit from an upgraded intelligent Active M rear differential to make the most of the extra power. And similarly to the system found in the F90 M5, the M8 in all forms can disable its all-wheel drive system to become rear-wheel drive only at the touch of a button, in the event some sideways hooning is in demand.
The M8 Competition comes with a dedicated Track Mode, which maxes out the performance settings on the engine, suspension, steering, braking and all-wheel drive setting, while disabling the radio and control console to relieve the driver of any distraction.
Altogether, the BMW M8 is slated for production sometime in July 2019 with a starting price of $133,000 for the coupe and $142,500 for the convertible, while the M8 Competition coupe runs $146,000 and the Competition convertible is $155,500.
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Recent reports say that this engine in the M5 is delivering considerably more than the rated output, so this is likely to be another monster.
Still looks way too much like a Mustang for my liking, though.....
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...no-horsepower/
Still looks way too much like a Mustang for my liking, though.....
https://www.caranddriver.com/feature...no-horsepower/
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It is nice for what it is, but it doesn't stand out as being special for an M8.
I like that the Nav screen looks a bit more integrated into the top part of the dash as opposed to the tacked on look.
Not liking the start/stop button in that too common of hand movement area.
I like that the Nav screen looks a bit more integrated into the top part of the dash as opposed to the tacked on look.
Not liking the start/stop button in that too common of hand movement area.
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Not a huge fan of this new 8series and M8.
I would take the S63 coupe over this.
For the $$$ they are asking, its just not special enough in terms of styling. The interior quality is meh and looks like the ones in the new Z4 and 3er.
For BMW to bring back the 8series moniker, I expected a lot more - or just call it 6 series.
I would take the S63 coupe over this.
For the $$$ they are asking, its just not special enough in terms of styling. The interior quality is meh and looks like the ones in the new Z4 and 3er.
For BMW to bring back the 8series moniker, I expected a lot more - or just call it 6 series.
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It should have been at least introduced by now and go on sale in fall as 2020 model. I really don’t get why there is a delay.
Will have V8 TT with 600+hp.
Lexus always does this - waits too long, Ppl lose interest and then LC becomes old news.
They need to get rid of LC hybrid and put the V6 tt as base model starting at $75-78k.
Whether u like BMW or not - you know they will have full 8series lineup introduced 1 after the other.
Coupe, Convertible, GranCoupe.
840i, 850i, M8 etc
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/06/04/p...-bmw-m6-coupe/
The first six series was ugly with incredibly cheap and awful interior. Haven't checked the 2nd gen, but the coupe version was discontinued rather quickly, and it became a sedan.
The new 8 series is amazing looking in person.
The new 8 series is amazing looking in person.
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Mustangs sell priced around mid 20's to mid 40's. 8 series pricing is a different story.
This 8 series and M8 have good performance and styling is decent but I don't see the desirability of the last 8 series in this one. They did not go far enough with styling especially the interior to really set this car apart and make it special. I was looking at some car mags again last night and noticed again the 8 series has almost the same exact interior styling as the common 3 series, it was almost impossible to tell them apart which is very disappointing considering how rare the 8 series is and how expensive it is. It should have a more unique, high end interior theme, styling. I hope it is a success though, glad some companies still make luxury/performance coupes.
This 8 series and M8 have good performance and styling is decent but I don't see the desirability of the last 8 series in this one. They did not go far enough with styling especially the interior to really set this car apart and make it special. I was looking at some car mags again last night and noticed again the 8 series has almost the same exact interior styling as the common 3 series, it was almost impossible to tell them apart which is very disappointing considering how rare the 8 series is and how expensive it is. It should have a more unique, high end interior theme, styling. I hope it is a success though, glad some companies still make luxury/performance coupes.
