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BMW M8: The flagship M car. Twin-turbo V8, up to 617 hp, available as coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe.
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The flagship M car. Twin-turbo V8, up to 617 hp, available as coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe.

The BMW M8 is the brand flagship performance grand tourer, sitting atop the 8 Series range. Powered by the S63 twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 making up to 617 horsepower in Competition form, it pairs supercar pace with luxury and standard M xDrive all-wheel drive (with a rear-drive mode). Offered as a coupe, convertible, and four-door Gran Coupe, the M8 is the most powerful and expensive series-production M car. It blends the M5 drivetrain with sleeker, more exclusive bodywork. On WhipJury, the M8 is a rarer, high-end submission, valued for its blend of pace, presence, and luxury.

M8 specifications

S63 twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8, up to 617 horsepower (Competition). M xDrive all-wheel drive with rear-drive mode. 8-speed automatic. Coupe, convertible, and Gran Coupe bodies.

M8 on WhipJury

A flagship-tier submission, less common but striking when it appears.

Frequently asked questions about BMW M8

How much power does the M8 make?
Up to 617 horsepower from the S63 twin-turbo 4.4 liter V8 in Competition trim, making it the most powerful series-production M car.
Is the M8 all-wheel drive?
Yes, it uses M xDrive all-wheel drive, but includes a 2WD rear-drive mode for drivers who want a tail-happy character.
What is the M8 Gran Coupe?
A four-door version of the M8 that combines the twin-turbo V8 and M xDrive with a more practical body, competing with cars like the Porsche Panamera and Audi RS7.
How fast is the M8?
The M8 Competition runs to 60 miles per hour in around 3.0 seconds, supercar territory for a luxury grand tourer.
Is the M8 related to the M5?
Yes, they share the S63 twin-turbo V8 and M xDrive system. The M8 is the sleeker, more exclusive grand tourer; the M5 is the practical super sedan.

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