2020 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe | Ikoniske sportsvogne gennem tiden

We just recently discussed the verdict of the M8 Competition Coupe. The car gets high marks from the folks who were on the press drive, and now BMW has some more M8 news. The company just revealed the M8 Gran Coupe. This is the four-door coupe-like cousin of the regular BMW M8 Coupe.

There are two versions of the car. The M8 Gran Coupe and the M8 Competition Gran Coupe. For the most part, the cars are the same as their regular coupe counterparts. However, the car does have two more doors and an extra 200mm (almost 8 inches) of wheelbase.

In terms of performance, you can rest assured they’re both just as capable as their two-door counterparts. For example, the M8 Competition Gran Coupe is just as capable as the regular two-door model. It’ll make 0-62 mph in just 3.2 seconds and has a top speed of 155 mph. The same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that’s in the coupe is in the gran coupe, so it’s not much of a surprise performance is still strong.

BMW has not released the curb weight of this car, but it has to be more than the two-door model. There’s simply more of the car here. The weight was already a concern for some testers who drove it, so it may be notable. BMW has made efforts to keep weight down by utilizing carbon fiber, so the weight might not be all that much more than the two-door variant.

EPA Classification

Subcompact Cars

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type and Required Fuel

Twin Turbo Premium Unleaded V-8

Displacement (liters/cubic inches)

4.4 L/268

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Maximum Horsepower @ RPM

617 @ 6000

Maximum Torque @ RPM

553 @ 1800

Cooling System Capacity (quarts)

Transmission

Transmission Order Code

2TB

Transmission Description

Automatic w/OD

Number of Transmission Speeds

First Gear Ratio (:1)

5.00

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

3.20

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.14

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.72

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.31

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.64

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.15

Clutch Size

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Fuel Economy and Range

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

3.0

CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)

8.5

Range, city/highway (miles)

301.50 / 442.20

EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)

17 / 15 / 22

EPA Fuel Economy Equivalent (for hybrid and electric vehicles), combined/city/highway (MPGe)

N/A / N/A / N/A

Fuel Tank

Fuel Capacity / Gas Tank Size

20.1

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity (gallons)

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase (inches)

111.1

Length (inches)

191.2

Width, without mirrors (inches)

74.9

Height (inches)

Front Track Width (inches)

64.1

Rear Track Width (inches)

64.6

Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)

Liftover Height (inches)

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Interior Dimensions

Passenger / Seating Capacity

Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)

Front Head Room (inches)

38.9

Front Leg Room (inches)

42.1

Front Shoulder Room (inches)

57.2

Front Hip Room (inches)

Second Row Head Room (inches)

33.6

Second Row Leg Room (inches)

29.5

Second Row Shoulder Room (inches)

46.9

Second Row Hip Room (inches)

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Space (cubic feet)

14.8

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1)

Turns, lock to lock

Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)

Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)

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Suspension

Front Suspension Type

Double Wishbone

Rear Suspension Type

Multi-Link

Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)

Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)

Brakes

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Anti-Lock-Braking System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

15.6

Rear Brake Rotors, diameter x thickness (inches)

Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)

Wheels and Tires

Front Wheel Size (inches)

20 X 9.5

Front Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Front Tire Size

P275/35YR20

Rear Wheel Size (inches)

20 X 10.5

Rear Wheel Material

Forged Aluminum

Rear Tire Size

P285/35YR20

Spare Wheel Size (inches)

Spare Wheel Material

Spare Tire Size

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Towing

Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)

Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (pounds)

4295

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)