The M8 models (designated F91/F92/F93) were unveiled in June 2019 and are powered by the twin-turbocharged BMW S63 V8 petrol engine.
Changes over the coupé include; new cross struts, new panels for the underbody and aluminium roll over bars for added safety.
[10] The high-performance variant BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé was later introduced in June 2019 at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.
[15][16][17] The production model is based on the modular CLAR platform and has a design largely unchanged from the Concept 8 Series.
[20] GPS navigation data is used for the 8-speed automatic transmission to predict upshifts or downshifts when approaching a junction,[21] and cameras along with sensors are utilised to determine appropriate shutdowns for the engine start-stop system.
[24][25] Standard equipment includes an 8-speed ZF 8HP torque-converter automatic transmission,[26] Vernasca leather, a heads-up display, adaptive suspension, power steering, and split folding rear seats.
The M850i xDrive receives 20-inch wheels as standard and aerodynamic elements such as larger air intakes and a front lip spoiler.
[29] Available options includes Microsoft Office 365 and Skype for Business integration, laser headlights,[30] a display key fob, and a Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System.
The M8 uses the 4.4 L (269 cu in) BMW S63 twin-turbocharged V8 engine, with an 8-speed torque converter automatic transmission and a 7-speed single clutch with an all-wheel drive (xDrive) system shared with the F90 M5.
[35] In January 2019 the one-off version M850i xDrive Coupé Night Sky Edition was unveiled for the 25th anniversary of BMW Individual.