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Last week, we showed you the first spyshots of the BMW M8 Convertible. We are now back on the topic, with the German automaker having now debuted the Nurburgring testing for the open-top machine.
Meanwhile, the 2018 BMW M5 has made its official debut, so we now know what to expect for the tech side of the two-door models. Or do we?
The new M5 features an evolution of its predecessor's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, with the unit delivering a 40 hp and 53 lb-ft output increase (we're not taking the 600 hp limited edition of the F10 M5 here). The 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of the newcomer aren't the only benefit, since we're also looking at an extended rev band - while peak power is available between 5,700 and 6,600 rpm, the maximum torque arrives from 1,800 to 5,700 rpm.
Nevertheless, the rumor mill talks about the M8, be it a Coupe or a Convertible, receiving yet another output premium. As such, we could see the flagship two-door models packing up to 650 ponies. Since we're talking twin-turbo matters, such a change should be facile for the M Division engineers.
The all-wheel-drive, eight-speed automatic drivetrain of the M5 will find its way under the skin of the M8 models. This means you should be able to choose between three driving modes, namely AWD, AWD Sport and the drift-friendly RWD.
As for the roof solution of the M8 Convertible, the fresh model will maintain the traditional soft top approach of the M6 it partially replaces - the elegant roof will only add to the Grand Tourer aura of the Bimmer.
When it comes to the market arrival of the M8, we'll obviously have to wait for the non-M 8 Series to make its appearance before we can talk about this. And since the Bavarian automaker is expected to drop the new 8er next year, the M8 Coupe and Convertible will arrive in late 2018 or even 2019.
The new M5 features an evolution of its predecessor's twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8, with the unit delivering a 40 hp and 53 lb-ft output increase (we're not taking the 600 hp limited edition of the F10 M5 here). The 600 hp and 553 lb-ft of the newcomer aren't the only benefit, since we're also looking at an extended rev band - while peak power is available between 5,700 and 6,600 rpm, the maximum torque arrives from 1,800 to 5,700 rpm.
Nevertheless, the rumor mill talks about the M8, be it a Coupe or a Convertible, receiving yet another output premium. As such, we could see the flagship two-door models packing up to 650 ponies. Since we're talking twin-turbo matters, such a change should be facile for the M Division engineers.
The all-wheel-drive, eight-speed automatic drivetrain of the M5 will find its way under the skin of the M8 models. This means you should be able to choose between three driving modes, namely AWD, AWD Sport and the drift-friendly RWD.
As for the roof solution of the M8 Convertible, the fresh model will maintain the traditional soft top approach of the M6 it partially replaces - the elegant roof will only add to the Grand Tourer aura of the Bimmer.
When it comes to the market arrival of the M8, we'll obviously have to wait for the non-M 8 Series to make its appearance before we can talk about this. And since the Bavarian automaker is expected to drop the new 8er next year, the M8 Coupe and Convertible will arrive in late 2018 or even 2019.
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