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2022 BMW M8 Review, Pricing and Specs
2022 BMW M8 Review, Pricing and Specs
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2022 BMW M8
Starting at $131,995
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2022 2020
HIGHS
Absurdly quick but easy to control, marvelous V-8
powertrain, lavish interior appointments.
LOWS
Staid exterior and interior, brake pedal has
unnatural feel, front-biased heaviness can hinder
playfulness.
VERDICT
The M8 coupe and convertible are incredibly
powerful and grand, but Camboyant they're not.
B Y E R I C S TA F F O R D
Overview
Given their restrained exteriors, the 2022
BMW M8 coupe and convertible could be
confused for regular 8-series models—
but their conservative looks hide
ridiculous performance . Although BMW
also offers a similarly silky twin-turbo V-8
powertrain on the 523-hp M850i,
enthusiasts know the ultimate expression
of the company's driving ethos is
reserved for full-blown M cars. Every M8
now has Competition credentials that
include 617 horsepower, a rear-biased
all-wheel-drive system, and chassis
components enhanced for racetrack
work. Despite vague brake-pedal feel and
a heavy nose, the big, muscular Bimmers
have moves; imagine Shaquille O'Neal
performing ballet. Whether witnessing
their wicked acceleration or luxuriating
in their luscious interiors (small back
seat notwithstanding), the 2022 M8
coupe and convertible are the quickest 8s
for the richest customers.
STARTING AT $84,940
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BMW M5 Mercedes-AMG
STARTING AT $105,495 SL55 / SL63
STARTING AT $135,000
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Mercedes-AMG BMW M8
GT43 / GT53 / STARTING AT $131,995
GT63 / GT63 S
STARTING AT $93,550
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Infotainment and
Connectivity
Nestled in the middle of the dashboard
on every M8 is a 10.25-inch touchscreen
that acts as the hub of BMW's iDrive 7.0
infotainment system. The main display is
complemented by a rotary controller and
physical buttons on the center console.
The interface features crisp graphics and
quick responses, but some of the menus
are heavily packed and require the driver
to take their eyes off the road. Still, the
system's voice commands worked well,
and it can even be optioned with gesture
controls. Desirable standard features
include Apple CarPlay (but not Android
Auto), a subscription-based Wi-Fi
hotspot, and a 16-speaker Harman
Kardon audio system.
Warranty and
Maintenance Coverage
BMW provides a competitive limited and
powertrain warranty that aligns with
those of its high-performance rivals. The
company also offers one of the longest
complimentary maintenance plans in the
industry.
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Specifications
2020 BMW M8 Competition
VEHICLE TYPE
front-engine, rear/all-wheel-drive, 4-passenger,
2-door coupe
PRICE AS TESTED
$175,745 (base price: $147,995)
ENGINE TYPE
twin-turbocharged and intercooled V-8,
aluminum block and heads
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Displacement
268 in3, 4395 cm3
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