BMW Series M8 (F91/F92/F93)

BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93)

BMW M8 Competition in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) during 46th Andorra la Vella Fair

The BMW M8 is a high-performance variant of the BMW 8 Series (G15), developed under the BMW M brand.

Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially offered in two body styles: convertible (F91) and coupé (F92). In October of the same year, the lineup was expanded with a four-door sedan, known as the Gran Coupé (F93). The M8 is powered by a powerful twin-turbocharged BMW S63 V8 engine, also used in the BMW M5 (F90).

Development

BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the M8 GTE racing car. This was the first time in the brand’s history that a racing car was shown before a production model. The M8 GTE replaced the M6 GTLM at the end of the 2017 season in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The appearance of the racing car fueled rumors of an upcoming production version.

At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, BMW unveiled the M8 Gran Coupé concept. It showcased a four-door variant of the 8 Series with high-performance characteristics.

Finally, on June 4, 2019, the high-performance “Competition” version in coupé and convertible body styles was unveiled online. Production began in August 2019.

Specifications

The M8 is built on the BMW CLAR platform. It features a strut and wishbone suspension at the front and a multi-link suspension at the rear. Adaptive dampers are standard equipment. The xDrive all-wheel drive system can disengage the front axle, turning the car into a rear-wheel-drive vehicle. This feature first appeared on the M5.

The M8 is powered by the twin-turbocharged BMW S63 V8 engine, also used in the M5, X5M, and X6M. Power output in the standard version is 441 kW (600 HP) at 6000 rpm and 750 Nm of torque. For the M8 Competition, the power is increased to 460 kW (625 HP) at the same engine speed, while the torque remains unchanged. The only transmission is an 8-speed ZF 8HP76 automatic transmission with a torque converter, known as “M-Steptronic,” also used in the F90 M5.

The “M8 Competition” is the flagship model of the lineup. It features a powerful engine, a modified intake system, and reinforced engine mounts.