The BMW M8 arrived in coupe, convertible, and competition form. The car borrows its turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 engine from the M5. It makes 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque.BMW thought it best to make the competition model special, so it added some power to that model and bumped the numbers up to 617 hp. The car gets an 8-speed automatic transmission.
The M8, which has been highly anticipated, can do a 0-60 mph time of 3.2 seconds. Opt for the Competition version of the car and you knock another tenth of a second off. The top speed for the car is 189 mph. Those fast 0-60 mph times are in part due to the car’s all-wheel-drive system. Drivers have the ability to switch from all-wheel drive to all-wheel drive sport or into a two-wheel drive mode.
The car gets M-specific suspension that’s adaptive. The car also utilizes electromechanical M Servotronic steering as standard equipment. Other parts such as the struts and braces have been beefed up to handle the higher levels of performance.Customers can choose carbon ceramic brakes if they wish.
EPA Classification
Subcompact Cars
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
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
600 @ 6000
Maximum Torque @ RPM
553 @ 1800
Cooling System Capacity (quarts)
NA
Transmission
Transmission Order Code
2TB
Transmission Description
Automatic w/OD
Number of Transmission Speeds
8
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
NA
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Fuel Economy and Range
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score
NA
CO2 Emissions, 15K mi/year (tons)
10.5
Range, city/highway (miles)
301.50 / 422.10
EPA Fuel Economy, combined/city/highway (mpg)
17 / 15 / 21
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)
NA
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (inches)
111.1
Length (inches)
191.2
Width, without mirrors (inches)
74.9
Height (inches)
53
Front Track Width (inches)
64.1
Rear Track Width (inches)
64.6
Minimum Ground Clearance (inches)
5
Liftover Height (inches)
NA
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Interior Dimensions
Passenger / Seating Capacity
4
Total Passenger Volume (cubic feet)
NA
Front Head Room (inches)
38.9
Front Leg Room (inches)
42.1
Front Shoulder Room (inches)
57.2
Front Hip Room (inches)
NA
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)
NA
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Space (cubic feet)
14.8
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1)
NA
Turns, lock to lock
NA
Turning Diameter / Radius, curb to curb (feet)
39
Turning Diameter / Radius, wall to wall (feet)
NA
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Suspension
Front Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Front Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Rear Shock Absorber Diameter (mm)
NA
Front Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
Rear Anti-Roll Bar Diameter (inches)
NA
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)
15
Rear Drums, diameter x width (inches)
NA
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)
NA
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
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Towing
Maximum Trailer Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Tongue Weight, dead weight hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Trailer Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
Maximum Tongue Weight, weight distributing hitch (pounds)
NA
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (pounds)
4295
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F
NA
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
NA
