BMW is having a hard time keeping the design of the
new 8-Series Gran Coupe and 8-Series Convertible a secret, as both of them have
already been seen thanks to a set of patent images.
Compared to the BMW 8-Series Gran Coupe, the M8
derivative sports a new front bumper with large air intakes, different side
gills and one mean-styled rear bumper with incorporated diffuser and quad
tailpipes. It also sits closer to the ground than the four-door 8-Series, rides
on larger wheels and comes with smaller side mirrors.
The BMW M8 Gran Coupe is expected to be powered by a
twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine. In the new M5, it’s good for 600 PS and 750 Nm of torque, whereas in the Competition, it adds
another 25 PS, although it’s unknown whether it will be
massaged to produce even more in the M8.
Going from naught to 100 km/h is expected
to take just a little over 3 seconds, with something like the Mercedes-AMG GT
4-Door Coupe needing 3.2 sec in the ‘S’ flavor. Meanwhile, top speed will
likely exceed 300 km/h.
Since BMW is likely to unveil the 8-Series Gran
Coupe next year, this M8 version will probably trail it by a few months.
