BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93)

BMW M8
The BMW M8 is the high performance version of the

BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub- BMW M8 (F91/F92/F93)
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.[1][2] A 4-door sedan (F93
model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was
added to the lineup in October 2019.[3][4][5][6] The M8 is
powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine
shared with the BMW M5 (F90). Overview
Manufacturer BMW M
Production August 2019 – present
Contents Assembly Germany: Dingolfing
Development and launch Body and chassis
Specifications Class Grand tourer (S)

(Coupe/Convertible)
Performance
Executive car (E) (Gran
Motorsport Coupe)
M8 GTE
Body style 2-door convertible (F91)
M8 Safety car
2-door coupé (F92)
References
4-door sedan (F93)
Layout All-wheel drive (xDrive)
Development and launch Related BMW 8 Series
(G14/G15/G16)
Powertrain
Engine Petrol:
4.4 L S63 twin-turbo V8
Transmission 8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase F91/F92: 2,822 mm
BMW M8 Gran Coupé Concept
(111 in)
F93: 3,023 mm (119 in)
BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the
M8 GTE racecar (a first by BMW, as the brand usually Length 4,867–5,098 mm (191.6–
introduces the production version first), which replaced the 200.7 in)
M6 GTLM at the end of the 2017 season of the IMSA
WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, leading to Width 1,907–1,943 mm (75.1–
speculation about a production equivalent to the racing 76.5 in)
car.[7] At the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, BMW Height 1,341–1,399 mm (52.8–
introduced the M8 Gran Coupé Concept, which
previewed a high performance four-door variant of the 55.1 in)
Concept 8 Series introduced alongside the M8 GTE at the
Curb weight 1,885–2,032 kg (4,156–
2017 Frankfurt Motor Show. The design of the concept
was based on the M8 GTE and sported aggressive M 4,480 lb)
performance visual parts.[8] Prototypes of the M8 began Chronology
testing in June 2017 when another Concept of the 8 Series
Predecessor BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13)
was unveiled to the public.[9]
BMW i8 (Spiritual)
Development of the M8 continued into 2018 and more
production ready prototypes were made available to the automotive press for review.[10] The car was
finally introduced online on 4 June 2019 in the high performance "Competition" variation in coupé and
convertible bodystyles.[11] Production began in August 2019.[12][13]
Specifications
The M8 is based on the BMW CLAR platform,[14] 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) has the ability to decouple its front
axle to make the car purely rear-wheel-drive, a feature first
introduced on the M5.[15]
F92 Coupe
The M8 is powered by a version of the BMW S63 twin-
turbocharged V8 engine which is shared with the M5, X5M and
X6M models. This engine is rated at 441 kW (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 (617 hp) at 6,000 rpm, while
torque remains the same for the M8 Competition model.[16] The
F91 Convertible
sole transmission available for the M8 is an 8-speed torque
converter ZF 8HP76 automatic transmission manufactured by ZF
Friedrichshafen called the "M-Steptronic" by BMW and also
shared with the F90 M5.[17][18]
The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with carbon ceramic

brakes being optional.[19][20] 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 F93 Gran Coupe
inconsistent brake pedal feel.[21]
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.[22][23]
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.
The unladen kerb weight of 2019 M8 Competition model sold in the United Kingdom is 1,885 kg
(4,156 lb) for the coupé[24] and 2,010 kg (4,431 lb) for the convertible.[25]
Performance
Performance figures include a 0–100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration time of 2.8 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.[11][26]
Motorsport
M8 GTE
The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at

the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.[27] The car made its competitive
debut at the 2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship[28] and
the FIA WEC for the 2018 season marking BMW's return to
endurance racing after 6 years.
M8 Safety car
BMW M8 GTE
In 2019, during the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix, the M8

Competition made its debut as the official safety car, replacing the
M5 Safety Car.[29]
References
1. "WORLD PREMIERE: The First Ever BMW M8 Coupe" (https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/06/
04/world-premiere-the-first-ever-bmw-m8-coupe/). www.bmwblog.com. 4 June 2019.
Retrieved 31 October 2019.
2. "WORLD PREMIERE: The stunning and powerful BMW M8 Convertible" (https://www.bmwb
log.com/2019/06/04/world-premiere-the-stunning-and-powerful-bmw-m8-convertible/).
www.bmwblog.com. 4 June 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
3. "The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible" (https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/ar
ticle/detail/T0296777EN_US/the-new-2020-bmw-m8-coupe-and-convertible?language=en_
US). www.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
4. "2020 BMW M8 Convertible" (https://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2020-bmw-m8-convertibl
e-ar176719.html). www.topspeed.com. Retrieved 7 October 2019.
5. "BMW M8 Gran Coupe: A Fire-Breathing Four-Door With Up To 625 HP" (https://www.motor
1.com/news/375308/bmw-m8-gran-coupe-debut-details/). www.motor1.com. Retrieved
9 October 2019.
6. "Just Look At How Purple This 600 HP BMW M8 Gran Coupe Is" (https://jalopnik.com/just-lo
ok-how-purple-this-600-hp-bmw-m8-gran-coupe-is-1838894927). jalopnik.com. Retrieved
9 October 2019.
7. "BMW Unveils M8 GTE at Frankfurt Auto Show" (http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-
unveils-m8-gte-at-international-motor-show-in-frankfurt/). sportscar365.com.
sportscar365.com. 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
8. "BMW M8 Gran Coupe Concept unveiled at Geneva" (https://www.evo.co.uk/go/19429).
Evo. 2018-03-06. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
9. "BMW M8 prototype and 8-Series concept revealed" (https://www.drivearabia.com/news/201
7/06/12/bmw-m8-prototype-and-8-series-concept-revealed/). Drive Arabia. 2017-06-12.
Retrieved 2019-06-07.
10. "New BMW M8: 600bhp-plus super coupe prototype track ride" (https://www.autocar.co.uk/ca
r-news/new-cars/new-bmw-m8-600bhp-plus-super-coupe-prototype-track-ride).
www.autocar.co.uk. 2018-11-08. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
11. "New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp" (https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/b
mw/8-series/107042/new-2019-bmw-m8-competition-storms-in-with-616bhp). Auto Express.
2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
12. "Start of production for three new BMW 8 Series models" (https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/
global/article/detail/T0298043EN/start-of-production-for-three-new-bmw-8-series-models?la
nguage=en). www.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
13. "BMW Begins Production of the 8 Series Gran Coupe & M8 Competition" (http://www.bimme
rfile.com/2019/08/06/bmw-begins-production-8-series-gran-coupe-m8-competition/).
www.bimmerfile.com. 6 August 2019. Retrieved 5 October 2019.
14. "New BMW 8 Series Set to Return in 2018" (https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/b
mw-8-series-return-2018-0). www.autocar.co.uk. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
15. "New 2019 BMW M8 Competition revealed – the 8-series we've been waiting for" (https://ww
w.evo.co.uk/bmw/22735/new-2019-bmw-m8-competition-revealed-the-8-series-we-ve-been-
waiting-for). www.evo.co.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
16. "BMW M8 Competition Coupé" (https://www.bmw.co.uk/en/all-models/m-models/m8-competi
tion-coupe/2019/at-a-glance.html). www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
17. "2020 BMW M8 Coming With RWD Mode, More Than 600 Horsepower" (https://www.autoev
olution.com/news/2020-bmw-m8-coming-with-rwd-mode-more-than-600-horsepower-13002
9.html). www.autoevolution.com. 9 November 2018. Retrieved 18 November 2019.
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Convertible and BMW M8 Competition Convertible" (https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/glob
al/article/detail/T0296150EN/the-new-bmw-m8-coupe-and-bmw-m8-competition-coupe-the-
new-bmw-m8-convertible-and-bmw-m8-competition-convertible?language=en).
www.press.bmwgroup.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
19. "The 2020 BMW M8 Will Have Adjustable Brake-Pedal Feel" (https://www.caranddriver.com/
news/a27419040/bmw-m8-driving-modes-2020/). www.caranddriver.com. 9 May 2019.
Retrieved 29 November 2019.
20. "2020 BMW M8 Teased With M Mode, New Brake Technology" (https://www.motor1.com/ne
ws/348651/bmw-m8-teaser-m-mode/). www.motor1.com. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
21. "The BMW M8 Has an Adjustable Brake-by-Wire System No One Asked For" (https://www.ro
adandtrack.com/new-cars/a27417942/2020-bmw-m8-brake-by-wire/).
www.roadandtrack.com. 9 May 2019. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
22. "New 2019 BMW M8 Competition revealed – the 8-series we've been waiting for" (https://ww
w.evo.co.uk/go/22735). Evo. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
23. "New BMW M8 revealed with up to 616bhp" (https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/n
ew-bmw-m8-revealed-616bhp). www.autocar.co.uk. 2019-06-04. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
24. "The New M8 Competition Coupé" (https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-cars/bmw-m/m8-competitio
n-coupe). www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
25. "BMW M8 Competition Convertible" (https://www.bmw.co.uk/bmw-cars/bmw-m/m8-competiti
on-convertible). www.bmw.co.uk. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
26. "BMW M8 Coupe specs & photos - 2019" (https://www.autoevolution.com/cars/bmw-m8-cou
pe-2019.html). autoevolution. 2019-06-06. Retrieved 2019-06-07.
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-bmw-m8-gte.html). www.bmw-m.com. Retrieved 19 October 2019.
28. "All Of The Cool Little Details On The New BMW M8 GTE That Debuted At Daytona" (http
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The BMW M8 is the high performance version of the

Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in

Development and launch Body and chassis

Specifications Class Grand tourer (S)

The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with carbon ceramic

The "M8 Competition" is the upper model of the range, with

The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at

In 2019, during the MotoGP Austrian Grand Prix, the M8

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