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{{short description|High
{{about|the M8 model sold since 2019|the prototype E31 M8|BMW 8 Series (E31)#M8}}
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| production = July 2019<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0298043EN/start-of-production-for-three-new-bmw-8-series-models?language=en | title=Start of production for three new BMW 8 Series models }}</ref>–present
| assembly = Germany: [[BMW Group Plant Dingolfing|Dingolfing]]
| designer = Marcus Syring,<ref>{{cite web |title=
| class = [[Grand tourer]] ([[S-segment|S]]) (
| body_style = {{ubl
| 2-door [[convertible]] (F91)
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| related = [[BMW 8 Series (G14)|BMW 8 Series (G14/G15/G16)]]
| layout = [[All-wheel drive]] (''xDrive'')
| engine = Petrol: <br /> 4.4 L ''[[BMW N63#S63B44T4|S63]]'' twin-turbo V8 <br /> 3.9 L ''[[BMW N63#S63B39T4|S63]]'' twin-turbo V8
| transmission = 8-speed [[Automatic_transmission#Hydraulic_automatic_transmissions|automatic]]
| propulsion =
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| predecessor = [[BMW M6#F06/F12/F13 M6 (2012–2018)|BMW M6 (F06/F12/F13)]]<br />[[BMW i8]] (Spiritual)
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The '''BMW M8''' is the high
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=WORLD PREMIERE: The First Ever BMW M8 Coupe |url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/06/04/world-premiere-the-first-ever-bmw-m8-coupe/ |website=www.bmwblog.com |access-date=31 October 2019 |language=en |date=4 June 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=WORLD PREMIERE: The stunning and powerful BMW M8 Convertible |url=https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/06/04/world-premiere-the-stunning-and-powerful-bmw-m8-convertible/ |website=www.bmwblog.com |access-date=31 October 2019 |language=en |date=4 June 2019}}</ref> A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=The New 2020 BMW M8 Coupe and Convertible |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0296777EN_US/the-new-2020-bmw-m8-coupe-and-convertible?language=en_US |website=www.bmwgroup.com |access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2020 BMW M8 Convertible |url=https://www.topspeed.com/cars/bmw/2020-bmw-m8-convertible-ar176719.html |website=www.topspeed.com |date=29 May 2017 |access-date=7 October 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BMW M8 Gran Coupe: A Fire-Breathing Four-Door With Up To 625 HP|url=https://www.motor1.com/news/375308/bmw-m8-gran-coupe-debut-details/|website=www.motor1.com |access-date=9 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Just Look At How Purple This 600 HP BMW M8 Gran Coupe Is|url=https://jalopnik.com/just-look-how-purple-this-600-hp-bmw-m8-gran-coupe-is-1838894927 |website=jalopnik.com |date=9 October 2019 |access-date=9 October 2019}}</ref> The M8 is powered by the [[BMW_N63#S63|BMW S63]] twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the [[BMW M5#BMW_M5#F90_M5_(2017–present)|BMW M5 (F90)]].
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== Development and launch ==
[[File:2018-03-06 Geneva Motor Show 2371.JPG|thumb|left|BMW M8 Gran Coupé Concept]]
BMW revived the 8 Series nameplate by introducing the [[BMW M8 GTE|M8 GTE]] racecar (a first by BMW, as the brand usually introduces the production version first), which replaced the [[BMW M6 GTLM|M6 GTLM]] at the end of the 2017 season of the [[International Motor Sports Association|IMSA]] [[WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]], leading to speculation about a production equivalent to the racing car.<ref>{{cite web|title=BMW Unveils M8 GTE at Frankfurt Auto Show|url=http://sportscar365.com/lemans/wec/bmw-unveils-m8-gte-at-international-motor-show-in-frankfurt/|work
Development of the M8 continued into 2018 and more production ready prototypes were made available to the automotive press for review.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/new-bmw-m8-600bhp-plus-super-coupe-prototype-track-ride|title=New BMW M8: 600bhp-plus super coupe prototype track ride|website=www.autocar.co.uk|date=2018-11-08|access-date=2019-06-07}}</ref> The car was finally introduced online on 4 June 2019 in the high performance "Competition" variation in coupé and convertible bodystyles.<ref name="AE">{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoexpress.co.uk/bmw/8-series/107042/new-2019-bmw-m8-competition-storms-in-with-616bhp|title=New 2019 BMW M8 Competition storms in with 616bhp|website=Auto Express|language=en|date=2019-06-04|access-date=2019-06-07}}</ref> Production began in August 2019.<ref>{{cite web |title=Start of production for three new BMW 8 Series models |url=https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0298043EN/start-of-production-for-three-new-bmw-8-series-models?language=en |website=www.bmwgroup.com |access-date=5 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=BMW Begins Production of the 8 Series Gran Coupe & M8 Competition |url=http://www.bimmerfile.com/2019/08/06/bmw-begins-production-8-series-gran-coupe-m8-competition/ |website=www.bimmerfile.com |access-date=5 October 2019 |date=6 August 2019}}</ref>
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| image3 = 2022-0426-MyWhip-2022 BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe.jpg
| caption3 = F93 Gran Coupé}}
The M8 is based on the [[BMW CLAR platform]],<ref>{{cite web |title=New BMW 8 Series Set to Return in 2018 |url=https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/bmw-8-series-return-2018-0 |website=www.autocar.co.uk |access-date=18 November 2019}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=New 2019 BMW M8 Competition revealed – the 8-series we've been waiting for |url=https://www.evo.co.uk/bmw/22735/new-2019-bmw-m8-competition-revealed-the-8-series-we-ve-been-waiting-for |website=www.evo.co.uk |access-date=19 October 2019 |language=en}}</ref>
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
The standard brakes consist of iron discs, with [[Disc_brake#Ceramic_composites|carbon ceramic brakes]] being optional.<ref>{{cite web |title=The 2020 BMW M8 Will Have Adjustable Brake-Pedal Feel |url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a27419040/bmw-m8-driving-modes-2020/ |website=www.caranddriver.com |access-date=29 November 2019 |date=9 May 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=2020 BMW M8 Teased With M Mode, New Brake Technology |url=https://www.motor1.com/news/348651/bmw-m8-teaser-m-mode/ |website=www.motor1.com |access-date=29 November 2019 |language=en}}</ref> 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 inconsistent brake pedal feel.<ref>{{cite web |title=The BMW M8 Has an Adjustable Brake-by-Wire System No One Asked For |url=https://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars/a27417942/2020-bmw-m8-brake-by-wire/ |website=www.roadandtrack.com |access-date=19 October 2019 |date=9 May 2019}}</ref>
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== Performance ==
Performance figures include a 0–{{cvt|100|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 3.2 seconds, 0–{{cvt|200|km/h|mph|0|abbr=on}} acceleration time of 10.8 seconds (10.6 seconds for the M8 Competition) and a limited top speed of {{cvt|
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{{main|BMW M8 GTE}}
The racing version of the M8 called the M8 GTE was introduced at the [[Frankfurt Motor Show#2017|2017 Frankfurt Motor Show]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The new BMW M8 GTE |url=https://www.bmw-m.com/en/topics/magazine-article-pool/the-new-bmw-m8-gte.html |website=www.bmw-m.com |access-date=19 October 2019 |language=en-PM}}</ref> The car made its competitive debut at the [[2018 WeatherTech SportsCar Championship]]<ref>{{cite web |title=All Of The Cool Little Details On The New BMW M8 GTE That Debuted At Daytona |url=https://jalopnik.com/all-of-the-cool-little-details-on-the-new-bmw-m8-gte-th-1822487603 |website=www.jalopnik.com |date=28 January 2018 |access-date=6 November 2019 |language=en-us}}</ref> and the [[FIA]] [[FIA World Endurance Championship|WEC]] for the 2018 season marking BMW's return to Le Mans after 6 years.<ref>{{cite web |date=2016-09-27 |title=BMW to enter WEC from 2018 |url=http://www.fiawec.com/en/news/bmw-to-enter-wec-from-2018/4434 |access-date=2019-06-07 |work=fiawec.com }}</ref>
===M8 Safety car===
In [[2019 MotoGP season|2019]], during the [[MotoGP]] [[2019 Austrian motorcycle Grand Prix|Austrian Grand Prix]], the M8 Competition made its debut as the official safety car, replacing the M5 Safety Car.
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