BMW might soon introduce an even quicker version of the M8 Coupe, judging by these new spy shots taken at the Nurburgring.
Possibly called M8 CS, it’ll join the just recently introduced M5 CS super saloon in the company’s line-up, offering a little power gain as well as some relatively extensive chassis adjustments designed to make it much better around a track.
Mega BMW M5 CS unleashed with 626bhp
We expect the new BMW M8 CS will share the exact same lightly customized twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8 engine as the M5 CS, which creates 626bhp as well as 750Nm of torque. The two vehicles already share the exact same engine in basic competition form, so it would be reasonable for BMW to transfer the saloon’s upgrades onto the huge coupe.
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Tweaks would include an improved oil system, much better cooling, a freer-flowing exhaust as well as a full engine ECU remap, however the upgrades should only create a marginal 10bhp additional over the M8 Competition. The M8’s eight-speed automatic gearbox as well as configurable four-wheel-drive system will likewise remain.
Chassis upgrades will be a bit more extensive. This test car’s trip height appears to have been lowered and, behind its alloy wheels, there are some new cross-drilled brake discs as well as larger calipers. Under the skin, we’re expecting more carry-over parts from the M5 CS, such as upgraded as well as retuned suspension dampers, as well as stiffer engine mounts.
This advancement model’s visual tweaks offer function as much as they do form. The deeper front splitter, big rear wing as well as aggressive new diffuser will all benefit the coupe’s aerodynamic performance, while the reshaped vents behind the front wheel arches should assist expel high pressure air as well as warm from the brakes.
Inside, we’re expecting a likewise race-inspired makeover, with a pair of lightweight container seats, an Alcantara steering wheel, new coloured seat belts as well as some carbon fibre trim. like the M5 CS, purchasers might likewise get a larger 12.3-inch infotainment system to replace the basic car’s 10.25-inch unit.
The M8 CS should reach the UK by the end of the year, with BMW’s new flagship big coupe rivalling the Bentley Continental GT speed as well as the Porsche 911 Turbo S. The cost boost over the basic vehicle should be similar to that of the M5 competition as well as the M5 CS, at around £40,000 extra, taking the M8 CS entry-point to around £160,000.
Now checked out our evaluation of the BMW M8 Competition…