# BMW M8

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High-performance version of the BMW 8 Series

This article is about the M8 model sold since 2019. For the prototype E31 M8, see [BMW 8 Series (E31) § M8](/source/BMW_8_Series_(E31)#M8).

Motor vehicle

BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93) Overview Manufacturer BMW M Production July 2019[1]– October 2025[2] Model years 2019–2025 Assembly Germany: Dingolfing Designer Marcus Syring,[3] Jacek Pepłowski Body and chassis Class Grand tourer (S) (Coupé/Convertible) Executive car (E) (Gran Coupé) Body style 2-door convertible (F91) 2-door coupé (F92) 4-door sedan (F93) Platform BMW CLAR platform Related BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16) BMW XM Powertrain Engine Petrol: 4.4 L S63 twin-turbo V8 Transmission 8-speed ZF 8HP automatic Dimensions Wheelbase F91/F92: 2,822 mm (111 in) F93: 3,023 mm (119 in) Length 4,867–5,098 mm (191.6–200.7 in) Width 1,907–1,943 mm (75.1–76.5 in) Height 1,341–1,399 mm (52.8–55.1 in) Curb weight 1,885–2,032 kg (4,156–4,480 lb) Chronology Predecessor BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13) BMW i8 (Spiritual)

The **BMW M8** is the high-performance version of the [BMW 8 Series (G15)](/source/BMW_8_Series_(G15)) marketed under the [BMW M](/source/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.[4][5] A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019.[6][7][8][9] The M8 is powered by the [BMW S63](/source/BMW_N63#S63) twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the [BMW M5 (F90)](/source/BMW_M5#BMW_M5#F90_M5_(2017–present)).

## Development and launch

BMW M8 Gran Coupé Concept

BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the [M8 GTE](/source/BMW_M8_GTE) racecar (a first by BMW, as the brand usually introduces the production version first), which replaced the [M6 GTLM](/source/BMW_M6_GTLM) at the end of the 2017 season of the [IMSA](/source/International_Motor_Sports_Association) [WeatherTech SportsCar Championship](/source/WeatherTech_SportsCar_Championship), leading to speculation about a production equivalent to the racing car.[10] At the [2018 Geneva Motor Show](/source/Geneva_Motor_Show#2018), BMW introduced the M8 Gran Coupé Concept, which previewed a high performance four-door variant of the Concept 8 Series introduced alongside the M8 GTE at the [2017 Frankfurt Motor Show](/source/Frankfurt_Motor_Show#2017). The design of the concept was based on the M8 GTE and sported aggressive M performance visual parts.[11] Prototypes of the M8 began testing in June 2017 when another Concept of the 8 Series was unveiled to the public.[12]

Development of the M8 continued into 2018 and more production ready prototypes were made available to the automotive press for review.[13] The car was finally introduced online on 4 June 2019 in the high performance "Competition" variation in coupé and convertible bodystyles.[14] Production began in August 2019.[15][16]

## Specifications

F91 Convertible

F92 Coupé

F93 Gran Coupé

The M8 is based on the [BMW CLAR platform](/source/BMW_CLAR_platform),[17] with strut and wishbone suspension at the front and multi-link suspension at the rear. Adaptive dampers are standard equipment. The all-wheel-drive system (called [xDrive](/source/XDrive)) has the ability to decouple its front axle to make the car purely rear-wheel-drive, a feature first introduced on the M5.[18]

The M8 is powered by a version of the [BMW S63](/source/BMW_S63) twin-turbocharged V8 engine which is shared with the M5, X5M and X6M models. This engine is rated at 441 kW (600 PS; 591 hp) at 6,000 rpm and 750 N⋅m (553 lb⋅ft) in the standard M8 model, with peak power increasing to 460 kW (625 PS; 617 hp) at 6,000 rpm for the M8 Competition model – torque remains the same.[19] The sole transmission available for the M8 is an 8-speed torque converter [ZF 8HP76](/source/ZF_8HP_transmission#List_of_ZF_8HP_variants) [automatic transmission](/source/Automatic_transmission) manufactured by [ZF Friedrichshafen](/source/ZF_Friedrichshafen) called the "M-Steptronic" by BMW and also shared with the F90 M5.[20][21]

The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with [carbon ceramic brakes](/source/Disc_brake#Ceramic_composites) being optional.[22][23] 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.[24]

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.[25][26] The unladen kerb weight of 2019 M8 Competition model sold in the United Kingdom is 1,885 kg (4,156 lb) for the coupé[27] and 2,010 kg (4,431 lb) for the convertible.[28]

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 264 km/h (164 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.[14][29]

## Motorsport

### M8 GTE

BMW M8 GTE

Main article: [BMW M8 GTE](/source/BMW_M8_GTE)

The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at the [2017 Frankfurt Motor Show](/source/Frankfurt_Motor_Show#2017).[30] The car made its competitive debut at the [2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship](/source/2018_WeatherTech_SportsCar_Championship)[31] and the [FIA](/source/FIA) [WEC](/source/FIA_World_Endurance_Championship) for the 2018 season marking BMW's return to Le Mans after 6 years.[32]

### M8 Safety car

In [2019](/source/2019_MotoGP_season), during the [MotoGP](/source/MotoGP) [Austrian Grand Prix](/source/2019_Austrian_motorcycle_Grand_Prix), the M8 Competition made its debut as the official safety car.

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