The BMW M8 is just around the corner and a prototype
has been filmed lapping the Nurburgring before the car’s launch. The first thing you’ll probably
notice while watching the M8 lapping the famed German circuit is that it
appears very fast.
Of course, all BMW M cars are, but while the 8-Series is
more of a grand tourer than a track-munching machine, the M8 does seem to be a
much wilder animal. At least that much is evident both from its sound, as well
as the speed with which it tackles the Nordschleife’s notoriously unforgiving
corners, including the famous Carousel.
BMW has previously stated that the V8 under the hood
of the M8 will be the same as the one in the M5, but it will allegedly be
slightly more powerful, probably having close to 620 HP. In addition to the
Coupe filmed here, the M8 will also be available in Gran Coupe guise.
A range-topping BMW M8 Competition is also in the
works, and it will get even more grunt as well as a suspension tuned to handle
track use even more impressively. From a visual standpoint, the M8
Coupe will feature larger front air intakes than lesser 8-Series models, new
wheels, colored brake calipers, a lip spoiler on the trunk lid, a small rear
diffuser and quad tailpipes.
