Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2022, 2023, 2024
Since the open-top vehicles are usually slower than their coupe siblings, most car enthusiasts prefer the latter for performance. Yet, the convertibles are somehow more attractive, and thus, there is a serious market for them, especially if they are fitted with high-power engines.
The M8 Competition Convertible received a facelifted version at the beginning of 2022, along with its hard-roof versions, the Coupe, and the Gran Coupe. Yes, it couldn't match them in terms of acceleration times or hard-cornering abilities, but it had more flavor with the top down while cruising on the streets.
Along with the facelifted version, it received minor exterior details. Apart from the color palette, which was enlarged, it kept the same appearance. The same bumper with black inserts and wide center grille in the lower apron dominated the front fascia, while the side scoops kept their hexagonal mesh pattern for the ducts that channeled the air to the front disc brakes. The light-alloy wheels, though, were changed with a standard 20" set and a few options for other designs with the same size. Its M8 predecessor featured a set of 19" as standard with an option for 20" alloys.
The cockpit went through some changes and received a 12.3" touch screen atop the center stack. It replaced the older, 10.25" unit from the 2018 model and also got some upgrades for the infotainment system in terms of performance. The M8 Convertible featured standard sport seats with multiple adjustments, while the carmaker offered an option for Carbon bucket seats for those who still wanted to try the car's muscles on a track.
Under the hood, there were no surprises. It still had the same 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 that provided 600 PS (592 hp) for the M8 and 625 PS (616 hp) for the Competition version.
ENGINE SPECS - V8 xDrive AWD 8AT (625 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 4395 cm3 |
Power: | 459.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 625 HP @ 6000 RPM 616 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 553 lb-ft @ 1800-5860 RPM 750 Nm @ 1800-5860 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18 gallons (68.1 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 155 mph (249 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 3.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 8-speed automatic M Steptronic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 275/35 ZR20 102Y XL // 285/35 ZR20 104Y XL |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 191.6 in (4867 mm) |
Width: | 75.1 in (1908 mm) |
Height: | 53.3 in (1354 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.9/64.3 in (1,623/1,633 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 111.3 in (2827 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.5 in (114 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.4 cuFT (351 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
Aerodynamics (frontal area): | 2.25 m2 |
Turning circle: | 40 ft (12.2 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4464 lbs (2025 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5379 lbs (2440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.9 mpg US (16.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 262 g/km |
FUEL ECONOMY (WLTP) | |
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Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions (Combined): | 263 g/km |