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
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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?

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Tomislav Celić

Nice sound

05/31/2017 - 14:39 |
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DL🏁

It’s a 4.4… not a V12 :( or even better, a V10

05/31/2017 - 14:42 |
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05/31/2017 - 14:43 |
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Nerdy moustache

NO BLINKER FLUID IN THE HEADLIGHTS CALSSIC.

05/31/2017 - 14:50 |
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What

05/31/2017 - 14:50 |
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05/31/2017 - 16:17 |
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Anonymous

I R8 this 8/8 , m8

05/31/2017 - 14:58 |
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Skyy

Was soo hoping for a V12! But oh well, it sounds much better than the 4.4 V8 from the M6. Reminds me of an AMG somehow.

05/31/2017 - 15:09 |
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The Volvo Guy (Ikea Meatballs)

No, it should sound like this: “m8m8m8m8m8m8M8M8M8M8M8m8m8m8m8M8M8M8M8M8M8M8m8m8…”

05/31/2017 - 15:09 |
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*Stanced Mitata* (MiataSquad) (JDM Squad) (RX-7Squad) (Stan

In reply to by The Volvo Guy …

i know m8 i r8 that an 8 out of 8 m8 the st8 of the car is so gr8 i wish the d8 of release was not L8

09/28/2017 - 01:18 |
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RodriguezRacer456 (Aventador SV) (Lambo Squad)

That M8 sounds gr8 m8

05/31/2017 - 15:24 |
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......

no v12
DISAPPOINTEEED!!!!

05/31/2017 - 15:30 |
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Anonymous

Sounds a lot better than the M5/M6 with the same engine, which both sound awful imho.

05/31/2017 - 15:48 |
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The Retro Guy

G’day m8

05/31/2017 - 15:51 |
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