BMW will launch the new M8 Coupe Down Under in Q1, 2020. The luxury high-performance GT will only be available in Competition spec and costs AUD$352,900 (US$242,493).
You can bump the price furthermore by choosing the AUD$10,300 (US$7,078) M Carbon Exterior Package, AUD$16,500 (US$11,338) M Carbon Ceramic Brakes and BMW Individual metallic paintwork, including the AUD$10,400 (US$7,146) Pure Metal Silver, joined by several no-cost options.
The exterior design is characterized by the sculpted body with large air intakes at the front, CFRP roof with double bubble design, specific side mirror caps and 20-inch alloy wheels available in several patterns.
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On the inside, you have an option of carbon fiber or BMW Individual piano black trim, Merino leather upholstery, front sports seats with heating and ventilation, wireless smartphone charging, night vision, velour floor mats, infotainment system, digital dials and many others. The display key, soft-close doors, electric-operated bootlid, connected services, DAB tuner, Bowers & Wilkins surround sound system, M Competition Package and M Driver’s Package are also standard.
Capable of hitting 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 305 km/h (190 mph), the M8 Competition Coupe is powered by a 4.4-liter, twin-turbo V8 that generates 625 PS (617 HP) and 750 Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque. It’s fitted with the M Sport exhaust system, Active M differential and double-wishbone front and five-link rear suspension. Drivers can shift between the Road, Sport and Track modes, with the latter sharpening everything up, from the throttle response to the brakes, suspension and M xDrive all-wheel drive system.
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