Here's What The BMW M8 Prototype Sounds Like

We took a closer look at BMW's prototype M8 during last weekend's Nurburgring 24 Hours

31 May 2017

Just days after revealing the 8-series concept, BMW decided to give the Mercedes-AMG S63 something to worry about by whipping out a prototype M8 at the Nurburgring 24 Hours.

With BMW trademarking the ‘M8’ name some time ago it was something we’ve been expecting - we just didn’t think we’d see it quite so soon. Handily, CT video chief Alex was on the ground at the ‘Ring with CT cameraman George during the reveal, and were able to take a closer look at the car.

BMW may be keeping schtum about the powerplant of the M8, but there’s nothing quiet about the exhaust on the prototype. The pipework is quite clearly hooked up to a V8 of some description, perhaps a motor related to BMW’s tried-and-tested 4.4-litre twin-turbo unit.

Whatever it is, it sounds nicely angry, don’t you think?

Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.

Comments

Salomondrin needs this

I’m sad it’s gonna be a V8…

They CAN’T RACE WITH A V12
And there might be a 860i

M8ing noises are gooood.

Is it a V8 M8?

when yo will read the veght

Here we have it folks. The all new M6 venti coupé extra large but still the same old v8. In all seriousness. It looks nice but why not a v12? Just seems like a bigger M6.

Yeah, it really is a shame they don’t bring back the V12.

No doubt it will be a fantastic car, it already has a terrific noise!
But why did they hide the interior? we all know it will be the same as all other BMWs!