BMW M8

BMW's reborn 8-Series is nothing more than a 6-Series replacement and nothing more to expect on what is known to be the two-door equivalent of the G30 5-Series. With the first-ever BMW M8, this high-performance take on the reborn 8-Series uses some F90 M5 knowhow to create a high-performance sportscar that dances like an M5 and make some big statements to its grand touring opposition into thinking that this one's ready to mingle all night.

2020 BMW M8 Coupe

2020 BMW M8 Convertible

With prices starting at a very costly 125,700 Euros for the Coupe and 133,700 Euros for the Cabriolet plus on-road costs, the first-ever BMW M8 mimics the same experience as its four-door equivalent, the F90 BMW M5, while in a more self-centered two-door setting with some room on the back for your belongings because let's face it, some people are having a hard time squeezing through the back seats in a coupe but who cares?

Although the styling is reminiscent of the normal 8-Series with some more M goodness to make it look scary on the street scene, there's nothing scary about the way it goes because it still carries the same 4.4L V8 Twin Turbo engine as the F90 M5, meaning it sounds a bit muted by sportscar standards but despite its low-volume purr from its turbocharged V8 engine, it produces 625PS of power and 750Nm of torque in Competition spec and because it uses the same 8-speed automatic as the M5, it can get through 0 to 100kph in up to 3.2 seconds and electronically limited to 250kph or with an optional extra where it can be raised to 305kph. Now that is considerably fast for a BMW M car.

As some would say that because it's now a four-wheel drive car rather than a rear-wheel drive car like the old M6 it replaces, understeering is likely, and expect some muscle pains but no because like the M5, the M8's M xDrive comes with a setting where they can switch from four-wheel drive to two-wheel drive. It's like having two cars in one and thanks to its Active M Differential, the M8 feels as lively to drive as any grand tourer can get.

And like the M5, the M8 features so many settings toy around with such as the traction control setting, engine responsiveness, steering, gear settings, exhaust noises, and some comfortable bits where a gentleman driver should better leave it be while taking on a comfortable cruise like a real grand tourer. Shoddy.

The BMW M8 may be radically different than the M6 it replaces but like the F90 M5 it draws inspiration from, it feels so enjoyable to drive, comfortable to live in, and overall fun to drive on the road and track. You should really thank BMW for this new model for sure.

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