People are waiting for the reveal of the production-spec BMW XM but until it arrives, the M8 retains the title for the performance flagship of the Bavarian automaker’s range. Tuning company Zacoe is offering carbon fiber styling packages for both the M8 and the M850i, showcased in Gran Coupé and Coupé forms.
While the M8 Gran Coupé is all about
subtle sportiness, there are a few owners that look for something more
eyecatching. For them, Zacoe has designed a more prominent splitter, side sill
extensions, an add-on to the rear diffuser surrounding the quad tailpipes, plus
a prominent rear wing. Alternatively, the tuner is offering a duck-tail design
for the rear spoiler that looks more in line with the vehicle’s styling and
this is where we would put our money.
The car’s road presence is enhanced by the
black-finished wheels with five double spokes, shod in performance tires. We
guess that the upgrades are compatible with the two-door Coupé and Convertible
bodystyles as well since the front and rear ends are identical. Finally, a
similar kit is offered for the BMW M850i with slightly less subtle bumper
extensions and the ducktail spoiler we mentioned earlier.
Zacoe doesn’t mention prices on its official
website. Besides the carbon-fiber bits, the tuner didn’t change anything under
the skin. Mind you, the stock BMW M8 is fitted with a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8
producing 616 hp in Competition form, while the BMW M850i
xDrive gets a detuned version of the V8 with “only” 523 hp.
The 8-Series Coupé, Convertible, and Gran Coupé are expected to receive a
mid-life facelift sometime in 2022 including subtle visual changes and
infotainment upgrades, allowing them to march on for a few more years before
BMW ushers in the fully electric era.
