M8 [Official] The New BMW M8 Coupé & Convertible (F91 & F92)

[WBarnes]

3.5 stars is harsh.

 

[klier]

3.5 stars is harsh.

It's not a Jaguar or Aston Martin. They have to downplay it the best they can.

 

[Grosser]

Car and Driver:

 

[hovabongZA]

2.5s -60mph even with a roll out is quite impressive!

 

[mihc]

AC Schnitzer BMW M8 Competition with 720HP.

 

[Frankie G]

They say 720 so it is likely producing 780HP

 

[WBarnes]

Without before and after dynos, it difficult to know what these figures mean, some standard M5 Competitions have been measured as high as 705ps.

 

[dalab]

 

[bmwz4coupe]

The normal non-competition M8, has this been launched? I never see or hear anything about this version....

 

[SCOTT27]

The normal non-competition M8, has this been launched? I never see or hear anything about this version....

Yes. But only available in certain markets. Most are concentrating on just the Competition.

 

[bmwz4coupe]

Yes. But only available in certain markets. Most are concentrating on just the Competition.

In the german BMW web page the normal M8 is not mentioned...? Could it be that it will be launched later?

 

[advantage20]

Yes. But only available in certain markets. Most are concentrating on just the Competition.

Which doesn't make much sense given BMW's efforts to build a cohesive M lineup with a crescendo of variations somewhat inspired from Porsche, covering a wide span of needs and budgets:

(M Sport)
(M Performance)
M
M Competition
M CS
M CSL.

I'm pretty sure there is demand for a regular M8, just like there is for the regular M5 or X3M, since the Competition level isn't just 'everything better' but comes with its downsides and compromises, such as poorer riding comfort, esthetic differences, and of course higher cost. I don't believe making the regular M8 available would suddenly attract all those buyers who wanted the M8 Competition to begin with, it will just allow adding sales on the lower end.

 

[Frankie G]

Which doesn't make much sense given BMW's efforts to build a cohesive M lineup with a crescendo of variations somewhat inspired from Porsche, covering a wide span of needs and budgets:

(M Sport)
(M Performance)
M
M Competition
M CS
M CSL.

I'm pretty sure there is demand for a regular M8, just like there is for the regular M5 or X3M, since the Competition level isn't just 'everything better' but comes with its downsides and compromises, such as poorer riding comfort, esthetic differences, and of course higher cost. I don't believe making the regular M8 available would suddenly attract all those buyers who wanted the M8 Competition to begin with, it will just allow adding sales on the lower end.

It is available but only in some markets. Not sure why but BMW must be having the data to support this decision. We don't hear much about AMG's regular E63 but it is there and available for sale.
FYI...In the UK, you can no longer purchase the F90 (and a whole host of other M's) in non-Competition spec brand new.

 

[nikola1984]

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[WBarnes]

Marginal but the M8 clinched it.

 

[bmwz4coupe]

It is available but only in some markets. Not sure why but BMW must be having the data to support this decision. We don't hear much about AMG's regular E63 but it is there and available for sale.
FYI...In the UK, you can no longer purchase the F90 (and a whole host of other M's) in non-Competition spec brand new.

Bmw.de does not mention the normal M8, isn’t it strange that it is not available in BMW’s homemarket?

 

[Frankie G]

Marginal but the M8 clinched it.

Not the best of launches from the M8 driver, didn't look like 'launch control' launches. Holding the brake and going-for-leather!

 

[WBarnes]

Wonder how the Panamera Turbo S will figure.

 

[Frankie G]

Wonder how the Panamera Turbo S will figure.

I think the GT63 S has its number but let's wait for Mat and Carwow to do the obligatory drag races. It's only a matter of time.

 

[Laurent T]

Very harsh review by R&T :
Still, this Bimmer confounds. Great product criticism hinges on one foundational question: ‘Who buys this thing?’ The sentiment frames and informs every review. So if the 2020 BMW M8 Competition is neither a sharp-toothed track rat nor a velveteen tourer, who’s shelling out this much money for one? It turns out almost nobody is. Sales are lagging. So much so, that BMW will not import the M8 to America for the entire 2021 model year, allowing a glut of inventory to clear off dealer lots.