Alongside a selection of road-going variants, BMW's
upcoming 8-Series is set to spawn a racing version dubbed the M8 GTE that has
just been teased testing at the Lausitzring circuit.
BMW conducted its first official test for the M8 GTE
last week, shortly after it dropped a teaser sketch of the car. As with a set
of photos released from that test, this teaser clip provides a detailed look at
the race car, both inside and out.
Next year, the M8 GTE will make its competitive
debut and compete in a selection of racing series' around the world, including
the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance
Championship. Additionally, the M8 GTE will race at the 24 Hours of Le Mans as
part of a factory-backed effort.
The world had its first glance of the road-going M8
in late May, and while the car was shown under heavy camouflage, we know that
it's twin-turbo V8 engine borrowed from the M5 will deliver over 600 hp and be
paired with an xDrive all-wheel drive system with a rear-wheel drive only mode.
