BMW has been teasing the 2020 M8 for more than a
year and the first undisguised pictures of the M8 Competition have surfaced on
the GermanCarForum. The purported pictures reveal the M8 Competition
will have an aggressive front bumper that features three large air intakes with
honeycomb mesh inserts. The model has also been equipped with a gloss black
grille, carbon fiber air ducts and a modest front spoiler.
Moving further back, we can see ventilated front fenders
which feature carbon fiber trim and M8 badging. The coupe also sports 20-inch
lightweight wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system with
gold calipers. Other notable styling features include a carbon fiber double
bubble roof and aerodynamic mirrors which appear to have a gloss black finish.
Continuing to the rear, the M8 Competition has a
slightly revised bumper and a small carbon fiber spoiler. The biggest change
from the M850i is a unique carbon fiber diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports
exhaust system with round tips.
Interior changes appear limited as the photos
suggest the model will have a lightly revised steering wheel with red M
buttons. We can also see carbon fiber trim, an M8-branded shifter and two-tone
seats with M8 badging on the front headrests.
While it’s unusual that the M8 Competition would
surface before the standard M8, the car is expected to have a powertrain that
mimics the M5 Competition. That particular model has a twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8
that produces 617 hp and 750 Nm of torque. It is
connected to an eight-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased all-wheel
drive system which enables the sedan to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.3 seconds before hitting a top speed of up to 304 km/h.
