BMW has announced the pricing and specification of its latest M model. Set to arrive in Q2 of 2020, the BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupé is priced from $349,900 before on-roads and options, $3,000 cheaper than the M8 Competition Coupé.
Developed alongside the BMW M8 GTE racer, the M8 is powered by a high-revving twin-turbo V8 engine generating 460kW and 750Nm. It is connected to an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission featuring Drivelogic and M Sport exhaust system for a ‘racecar like sound’.
Power is sent to all four wheels via the M xDrive all-wheel-drive system that sends the four-door coupé from 0-100km/h in a claimed 3.2 seconds.
Like the Coupé, the Gran Coupé is also able to switch from ‘AWD’ mode into ‘2WD’ by deactivating the DSC with power fed exclusively to the rear wheels.
Switching to Sport mode allows for a strong rear-bias without sacrificing front-end grip.
Other items carried over from the regular M8 Competition includes electronically adjustable dampers and the integrated braking system which allows the driver to switch between two brake pedal settings for different pedal feel.
M8 Competition Gran Coupé specifications:
- M xDrive
- M Sport Exhaust System
- M Carbon Engine Cover
- 20″ M light alloy wheels Star-spoke style 813 M Bicolour with Performance Tyres
- M Sport Differential
- M Steptronic Sport transmission
- Tyre Pressure Indicator
- Tyre Repair Kit
- Alarm System
- Automatic Operation of the Tailgate
- Comfort Access
- Soft Close Doors
- BMW Display Key
- M Carbon roof
- Floor Mats in Velour
- Warning Triangle & First Aid Kit
- Active Seat Ventilation in the Front Seats
- Lumbar Support
- Interior Trim Carbon Fibre
- M Seat Belts
- Heat Comfort package, front, incl. Seat Heating, Steering Wheel Heating and Heated Armrests
- Automatic Air-Conditioning with 4-Zone control
- Electric Roller Sunblinds, rear windscreen and rear side windows
- High-Beam Assist
- Driving Assistant Professional
- BMW Laserlight
- Parking Assistant Plus
- Intelligent Emergency Call
- Teleservices
- ConnectedDrive Services
- Connected Package Professional
- BMW Drive Recorder
- Wireless Charging
- BMW Live Cockpit Professional
- Gesture Control
- BMW Night Vision with person recognition
- DAB Tuner
- Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
- M Sport Seats
- M Rear Spoiler
- BMW Individual High-Gloss Shadow Line
- BMW Individual Headliner Alcantara Anthracite
- M Competition Package
- M Driver’s Package+
- BMW Individual high-gloss Shadow Line with Extended Contents
- Chinese Language Display (NCO)
- BMW Individual Full Leather ‘Merino’ Upholstery
- BMW Individual Metallic Paintwork
Pricing (excluding on-road costs):
| Engine | Power | Torque | 0-100km/h (sec) | Kerb weight (kg) | Pricing |
| 4.4-litre eight cylinder petrol TwinPower Turbo | 460kW | 750Nm | 3.2 | 1980 | $349,900 |