When you're a test driver and find yourself behind the wheel of a prototype, you might want to... test the vehicle around you, but you'll quickly find that aficioandos on the road might want to put you to the test. We've brought you an example of this yesterday, when we discussed the prototype of Ferrari's upcoming hybrid hypercar and we are now back on the topic to talk about the BMW M8 Convertible.
A test car for the open-top M8 was recently spotted doing its thing in Germany - the prototype was caught on camera by a group of gear heads who happened to be in a BMW X2 M35i.
As its M Performance name suggests, this is the X2 range-topper, with the turbo-four under the hood allowing the driver to make use of 306 ponies.
And while that is enough to leave your troubles behind and enjoy some quality time behind the wheel, the crossover was obviously no match for the 600+ horsepower of the M8 Convertible.
No, of course the two didn't drag race, even though that would've been hilarious. Instead, the tester behind the wheel of the big convertible got tired of the little games played by the spotters in the X2 M35i. And, as soon as the road conditions allowed it, the driver put the twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 of the machine to good use.
Note that the stunt involves a hefty portion of the German Autobahn. And with this being one of the many derestricted sections, the X2 driver pushed the speedometer all the way in search of the lost prototype.
Speaking of the BMW M8, this offers multiple certainties, but also holds some mysteries. Sure, it will come in three body styles (Coupe, Gran Coupe, Convertible) and pack north of 600 hp in Competition trim, but will the RWD-only xDrive mode of the F90 M5 still be present?
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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