Here's What The BMW M8 Prototype Sounds Like
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.
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Hmm, got a very nice crackle to it. Pretty raspy as well!
Also incoming ‘M8’ jokes.
Yeah it does sound GR8.
Unfortunate about the M8 jokes M8.
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Let’s hope for a separate 860 V12 version then
As much as I really want to see that happen. It is, sadly, unlikely😞
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I let people know how it sounds around 3 days ago, but It really does sound mean.
Also, overused M8 jokes incoming.
Sounds good
Who knew that an angry M8 would be at the Nurburgring?
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MattRobinson the comments are kinda broken
Yeah
I only see 1 comment. And on other posts, the highest comments disappear… ?
It’s a glitch the CT staff will fix it. Don’t worry this happendes rearlly
Fixed, the top comments are back, not for this section tho
That’s one angry sounding M8 though…