We discovered that inducing power slides is better left for the safety of an empty parking lot or a race track, despite the fact that the all-wheel-drive system is designed to deliver rear-drive thrills. Thanks to a supple ride that belies its track-focused qualities, the M8 didn’t torture us on normal roads. Don’t mistake its charm for weakness, though. Massive amounts of grip are provided by the M8 chassis, which also transmits some feedback to the thick-rimmed steering wheel. The M8 is a fascinating partner whenever the route widens or becomes winding thanks to its blend of rapidity and nimbleness. Unfortunately, the coupe’s 4251-pound curb weight is distributed over its front axle more than half of the time, which would explain why it struggles to rotate more easily.
100 miles per day included,
$7 per additional mile,
Security deposit required.
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2.5 s(0-60)
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617 hp(Twin Turbo V8)
BMW M8 White on Red
The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 that powers the BMW M8 produces 617 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque. The powerful engine is coupled with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel drive system with a rear bias that can cut power to the front axle. We’ve had a chance to spend some time driving the coupe and convertible M8 Competition, and we were awestruck by their elegant demeanor and responsive powertrains. We were astounded by the coupe’s absurdly swift acceleration once we fastened our test equipment to it, achieving 60 mph in only 2.5 seconds. Although the BMW’s exhaust noise doesn’t exactly excite as much as that of its Mercedes-AMG competitors, it is incredibly speedy, and its automatic transmission is incredibly intelligent.
189 mph
19 City / 26 Hwy
8 Speed Automatic
4 seater
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