brimming with with thrilling possibility. The 4.4-liter V-8 in the M8 Competition Coupe produces 617 horsepower and has a lightning-fast 0-60 mph speed.
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Performance – Engine, Transmission, and Other
The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V-8 that powers the 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. The 4251-pound M8 Comp coupe’s extremely rapid acceleration, reaching 60 mph in under 2.5 seconds, assailed us when we attached our test equipment to it. 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. 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. The adjustable brake pedal, too, didn’t feel very engaging to us.
And you considered the basic M8 to be quick.
Does the basic BMW M8 bore you to tears? The Manhart tuners will have something very special for you then. Welcome to the Manhart MH800, an 823 horsepower machine that turns your boring BMW M8 into a cruise missile. Youtuber AutoTopNL drove the Manhart MH800 BWM M8 at high speed down a German autobahn to put it to the ultimate test.
BMW’s tried-and-true S63 twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine, which delivers a decent 617 horsepower in factory form, powers the BMW M8. The potent V8 is coupled to an 8-speed automatic transmission, and BMW’s X-Drive all-wheel-drive system distributes power to all four wheels. With the optional M Driver’s package, the base BMW M8 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 190 mph.
Stock is fine, but we all know BMW needs to sacrifice some performance, which is where the crew at Manhart steps in. The MH800 BMW M8 competition, according to Manhart, is the world’s fastest BMW M8 competition, but the company’s website doesn’t list a precise peak speed. When driving on a public road with standard street tires, the driver in AutoTopNL’s video reaches a high speed of 193 mph, which is quite astounding.
The Manhard MH800 kit comes with an engine that has been remapped and improved with bigger intercoolers. To accommodate this more power, the transmission has been remapped, and the brakes and suspension have been improved. To heighten the drama and boost performance, an exhaust system that is louder and flows more freely is also added.
In the end, a BMW M8 that is prepared to overtake hypercars on the German autobahn. The most extreme grand touring vehicle money can buy, this magnificent luxury coupe is ready to transport you anyplace on Earth very quickly.
2019–2022 BMW M8 Coupe (F92)
The first-ever BMW M8 Coupe, which was unveiled at the same time as the M8 Convertible, is propelled by “the most powerful engine ever produced for a BMW M GmbH car,” which was taken directly from the enormous BMW M5.
The 4.4-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 produces identical output as the M5 donor, putting out the same 600 horsepower and 750 Nm of torque in the standard model and 625 horsepower in the M8 Competition versions.
The M xDrive all-wheel-drive system with a rear-based arrangement and Active M Differential, which sends power to either all four wheels or just the rear ones via an eight-speed automatic gearbox sourced from ZF, is also directly lifted from the M5. Like the M5, the M8 has two driving modes: standard 4WD and 4WD Sport, which transfers significantly more power to the rear wheels. The vehicle only has 2WD when the DSC (Dynamic Stability Control) is turned off. The standard M8 Coupe can reach speeds of 200 kph (124 mph) in 10.8 seconds and 0 to 100 kph (62 mph) in 3.3 seconds. The 0-100 kph time for the M8 Competition is under 3.2 seconds, and the 200 kph speed is reached in 10.6 seconds.
BMW M8 Competition by Manhart is painted matte blue and has 823 horsepower.
Manhart has been maintaining a large number of BMWs recently, which has kept the company fairly busy. The time has come for an aftermarket kit specifically designed for the M8 Coupe after upgrade packages were recently made available for the X6 M Competition, M8 Convertible, and the new M240i. The Competition-flavored MH8 800 is advertised as a special edition with a 10-car maximum.
When it comes to the high-performance coupe, what might appear to be a BMW Individual Frozen Blue paint job is actually Manhart’s own matte blue finish. The body-colored custom alloy wheels measuring 21 inches at both the front and rear axles add to the vehicle’s striking appearance. The exterior of the M8 is further improved by a black decal set and a blacked-out kidney grille.
The KW suspension setup lowers the car to the ground for a little bit more road presence, giving the wheels the appearance of barely fitting into the wheel arches. Then there is the exterior carbon fiber kit, which includes hood vents, a rear diffuser, and more. Additionally, the engine compartment has been coated in carbon fiber, which looks absolutely stunning.
In relation to that, the 4.4-liter V8 has been tuned to produce 823 horsepower and 1,070 Newton-meters (789 pound-feet) of torque, which can move mountains. It goes without saying that more than just a software tweak was used to achieve such a significant increase in output over the baseline Competition. Manhart adjusted the S63’s intercooler in addition to working on the S63’s two turbochargers.
The German tuner also added a new carbon air intake and a stainless steel exhaust with four 100-mm carbon fiber tips to the BMW M8 Competition Coupe. Manhart will gladly install race downpipes and remove the gasoline particle filter where permitted so that the V8 can breathe more easily and sound more menacing.
The steering wheel needed to be finished, so Alcantara was used to cover the rim, and black accents and a carbon fiber trim was added to the spokes.
How quick is a BMW M8?
The 617-hp twin-turbo V-8 engine of the BMW M8 has such mind-blowing performance that it can reach 60 mph in only 2.5 seconds. The M8 travels a quarter mile at 129 mph in under 10.7 seconds. That is faster than a 710-hp Ferrari 488 Pista from a vehicle that weighs more than two tons and has a rear seat. Put that down to an overachieving engine and all-wheel drive traction. The M8 is really quick, yet thanks to its smooth transition to criminal speeds and its solidity when clamped to the pavement, going fast feels almost guilt-free. The M8 cockpit is well-appointed and features a sizable touchscreen screen to handle navigation or audio choices. It is available as a coupe and convertible (the four-door M8 Gran Coupe is reviewed separately). Its rear seat, however, isn’t a useful area. The M8 is a huge coupe with even bigger performance figures, making it one of the most cheap vehicles that will consistently allow you to complete a quarter-mile in less than 10 seconds.
Is the BMW M8 BMW’s quickest model?
There are a few pretty intriguing titles that the BMW M8 Competition in Coupe form has won. It is BMW’s most potent and fastest production vehicle at the moment, at least until the limited-edition M5 CS goes on sale. At least in a straight line, the BMW M8 is essentially a supercar dressed in GT attire. Due to its weight and elegance, there may have been some discussion regarding the M8’s performance. no longer.
That’s because the authors of Road & Track put together a brief list—well, perhaps short is an exaggeration—of the ten-year period’s top-performing automobiles as measured in a straight line. Unexpectedly or not, BMW made the cut with not one but two vehicles, one of which is near the top. This top 10 was created using data that R&T employees independently collected rather than manufacturer claims because the discrepancies between those two factors could be quite significant.
The 2019 BMW M5 Competition came up first, and with a 0-60 mph time of just 2.6 seconds, it is already exceptionally quick for a four-door sedan. The M5 was only 0.1 seconds slower than the Porsche 911 GT2 RS and equally as quick as the McLaren 720S Coupe (2.5 seconds). Mind you, those are real, authentic, uncommon, and highly fast supercars. And a four-door sedan called the M5 was right there among them. However, the BMW M8 Competition was faster.
The M8 will go from 0 to 60 mph in 2.5 seconds, which is tremendously quick and matches the GT2 RS. To put things in perspective, the Porsche Taycan Turbo S, an all-wheel drive electric car with an extra 130 HP, will move more quickly by just 0.1 seconds. The 2020 Tesla Model S Performance and the Bugatti Chiron Sport both fit this description. Only the Porsche 918 Spyder, 911 Turbo S, and Lamborghini Huracan Performante were quicker than the M8 Competition. That is the kind of business you should be in.
Can the BMW M5 match the M8’s speed?
In the first drag race, the M8 had the best launch and was the fastest out of the gate. Surprisingly, the M5 CS took the longest to leave, but it quickly passed the M5 Competition. The M8 began to pull away from the M5 CS, but the latter was able to maintain an advantage to the finish line and win this round. Later, when they reviewed the replays, it appeared that the M8 had jumped the starting line. So they made the decision to try again.
This time, the M5 CS hooked brilliantly and outran both of its BMW siblings. Up until the finish line, it kept maintaining its lead. The M5 Competition took its sweet time to complete the quarter-mile run, while the M8 finished in close second. This run took 10.9 seconds for the M5 CS, 0.4 seconds for the M8, and 1.8 seconds for the M5 Competition.
After that, rolling races were held. The first roll race started at 50 mph with the cars in comfort mode and the automatic gearbox engaged. The kickdowns of the M8 and M5 Competition were comparable, but the M5 CS was once more quicker. It began establishing a sizable lead and appeared to be winning the race when a bird struck the driver’s wing mirror and forced him to slow down. The M5 CS would have completed this mile run before everyone else had this accident occurred.
The second rolling race started at 50 mph, but this time the transmission was in manual mode, and the cars were tuned for sport. Once again, the M5 CS had the best kickdown, but the M8 quickly defeated the M5 Competition. After this, there were no shocks as the M5 CS took first place, followed by the M8 and the M5 Competition.
It was finally time for the braking test starting at 100 mph. While the other two feature the factory-installed steel brakes, the M5 CS sports carbon-ceramic brakes. This round was also won by the M5 CS, which stopped in the shortest amount of time. The M5 Competition finished in second place, and the M8 took a bit longer than the former to stop and take third place.
Watch the three BMWs compete, then let us know in the comments which one you would choose to drive every day.