M8 [Video reviews] BMW 8er/M8 Coupe, Cabriolet and GranCoupe (G14/G15/G16)
The BMW M8 is the high-performance version of the BMW 8 Series (G15) marketed under the BMW M sub-brand. Introduced in June 2019, the M8 was initially produced in the 2-door convertible (F91 model code) and 2-door coupe (F92 model code) body styles. A 4-door sedan (F93 model code, marketed as 'Gran Coupe') body style was added to the lineup in October 2019. The M8 is powered by the BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine shared with the BMW M5 (F90). Official website: BMW M
hovabongZA
Tire Trailblazer
hovabongZA
Tire Trailblazer
Didn't expect that.
Frankie G
Premium
It's definitely always down to the launch. Official stats put the Urus at circa 11.5 seconds to the 1/4 mile whereas we know a properly launched M8 competition will do the same distance in 11.0 seconds or just under.
Frankie G
Premium
Why would you say that my good man?
Grosser
Stuttgart Specialist
Because M8 Gran Coupe on OEM P Zero's is 0.02s slower than M8 Coupe that was probably on non OEM PS 4S I guess?
Also it's done on same day by the same driver
Frankie G
Premium
PS 4S's have also been OEM's from the start. It has been proven that P Zero's are quicker than PS 4S's on dry tarmac but this does not make them better tyres, just quicker per lap on specific circuits and more importantly on bone dry asphalt. Just about in every other environment, the Michelin's are marginally - and in some instances - considerably superior to the Pirelli's. I'm not saying the Pirelli's are awful tyres, just not up to scratch with the industry best. The latest Goodyears are also incredibly competent tyres.
Head over to the tyre thread for some light reading on UHP tyres. Alternatively, check out tyrereviews.co.uk for full comparisons.
Grosser
Stuttgart Specialist
BMW and Pirelli brag about P Zero's being developed specially for M5 and M8, don't know if it's same level of dedication done by Michelin
Frankie G
Premium
Well not quite but the F10 M5 was one of very few cars to debut with the then brand new Michelin Pilot Supersport tyres in 2011. They weren't developed specifically for the M5 but they were all the rage back then.
hovabongZA
Tire Trailblazer
Not a bad showing.
azeez samara
Autobahn Adventurer
What is that!!!
Frankie G
Premium
Likely M8 CS
hoffmeister_fan
Kraftwagen König
I wonder why there are vents on the rear window.
Akrapovicowns
Schwarzwald Sprinter
Notice the E36 rear view mirrors aswell..dont think BMW would go as far as this for a CS version..maybe CSL Or something even more hardcore? Isn’t it counter intuitive to do such a project on the 8?
Also, we might be looking at an early LCI 8er, since those versions usually come after such.
Also, we might be looking at an early LCI 8er, since those versions usually come after such.
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