BMW M8 Introduction
BMW has announced a new M8 Competition for next year with an updated front end, more interior tech, and a few performance tweaks. (BMW didn’t put out press images of the Competition spec, so we’ve used shots of the standard car.) The Competition is actually 5bhp down on the regular M8, but it’s packed full of tech that should make it faster around a track. That includes something called Integral Active Steering, which utilizes the optional four-wheel steering system to reduce the turning circle at lower speeds and increase the speed-sensing steering feel at high speeds. Then there are the chassis upgrades. In comes a new damper control system that adjusts automatically to road conditions, while the electronically controlled dampers can be changed manually to improve ride comfort or sharp handling.
Features
The M8’s brakes have been given a new cooling duct, too. It’s an active system that only opens when needed, rather than being fixed open like on other cars. The interior gets a few upgrades, including a new leather trim for the hubs, real carbon trim for the dashboard [and] additional high-gloss elements.”
BMW has announced a new M8 Competition for next year with an updated front end, more interior tech, and a few performance tweaks. (BMW didn’t put out press images of the Competition spec, so we’ve used shots of the standard car.)
The Competition M8 is an updated version of the standard car with more power, better handling, and a few performance tweaks. It’s also got a new front end (pictured above) that includes larger air intakes to feed cooling air into the engine, which should help boost power output by around 10 percent. The interior gets some tech upgrades as well, including an 8-inch infotainment display with a revamped user interface and gesture controls that make it easier than ever to control your music or system settings without taking your hands off the wheel.
Engine
The Competition is actually 5bhp down on the regular M8, but it’s packed full of tech that should make it faster around a track.
The Competition is actually 5bhp down on the regular M8, but it’s packed full of tech that should make it faster around a track. The engine produces 600bhp and 516lb-ft of torque, which is down from the 605bhp and 626lb-ft of torque in its predecessor. That means 0-62mph takes 3.4 seconds rather than 3.7 seconds – although you’ll need to keep your foot hard on the gas if you want to hit those numbers (the top speed remains unchanged at 190mph).
The M8 Competition features a new front end with four-wheel steering and adaptive damping abeyance systems as well as four seats instead of two in order to make it comfier for passengers inside (though they’ll still be able to sit in either position). There’s even a new dash screen with various telemetry screens so even if you’re not driving at full tilt all day long, there’s plenty going on behind those huge mirrors!
That includes something called Integral Active Steering, which uses the optional four-wheel steering system to reduce the turning circle at low speeds and increase the speed-sensing steering feel at high speeds.
Interior
That includes something called Integral Active Steering, which uses the optional four-wheel steering system to reduce the turning circle at low speeds and increase the speed-sensing steering feel at high speeds. It’s an optional system that uses the four-wheel steering system, but it’s not available on all trim levels.
The BMW M8 is a bit of a departure from previous models in terms of both design and technology; while most luxury cars tend to look conservatively sleek these days—with lots of chrome accents and smooth curves—the M8 has been designed with a more purposeful intent than most other models on sale today: namely, performance capability (in this case) and comfort (for passengers).
Then there are the chassis upgrades. In comes a new damper control system that adjusts automatically to road conditions, while the electronically commanded dampers can be changed manually to enhance ride amenity or sharp handling.
The chassis upgrades are what really make this M8 stand out. In comes, a new damper control system that adjusts automatically to road conditions and the electronically controlled mufflers can be changed manually to improve ride amenity or sharp handling.
Exterior
The Integral Active Steering system uses the optional four-wheel steering system to reduce turning circle at low speeds and increase speed-sensing steering feel at high speeds, making it easier for drivers to get into tight spaces without owning to wait around while they figure out how best to handle their car’s movements.
And if those aren’t enough reasons why you should consider buying an M8 over other mid-engine sports cars available right now, here’s another one: BMW has made sure there is plenty of room inside its latest creation so even tall people won’t have trouble getting comfortable behind the wheel (or steering wheel).
The M8’s brakes have been given a new cooling duct, too. It’s an active system that only opens when needed, rather than being fixed open like on other cars.
The M8’s brakes have been given a new cooling duct, too. It’s an active system that only opens when needed, rather than being fixed open like on other cars.
The rest of the M8 is pretty much what you’d expect from BMW: it’s got all the right ingredients (luxurious leather seats, a beautiful interior), but with some added flair—like those two-tone tailpipes and those cool front fogs!
The interior gets a few upgrades, including a new leather trim for the seats, real carbon trim for the dash, and BMW adds what it calls ‘additional high-gloss elements’.The front seats get an extra layer of Alcantara on top of their existing upholstery. In addition to that, there are also real carbon fiber details in various places throughout the cabin as well as additional high-gloss elements.
There's a bit more power, but better cooling and handling might make all the difference.
The M8 is still quite fast, with a 0-62 mph time of 4 seconds and a top speed of 185 mph. That makes it faster than most high-performance cars—but not as quick as its predecessor, which went from 0-60 in 3 seconds flat (0.45 seconds to be exact). The new engine has more horsepower than before, though: 541 hp at 6500 rpm versus 535 hp at 5600 rpm for the previous model. BMW says that this extra grunt will help make up for some lost ground on acceleration thanks to increased efficiency in other areas of operation: improved weight distribution; lower center of gravity; reduced rolling resistance; etc., all leading up to better performance overall when driven hard over long distances (or just around town).
Conclusion
The Competition is a great-looking car and it’s going to be fun to drive. The M8 is still one of the best cars around, but this new kit brings it up-to-date for 2018. There will be a lot of people buying this car, as BMWs are always popular with track day enthusiasts.
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