BMW M8 Specifications
Full technical specifications of the BMW M8 — Petrol engines, 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic), dimensions, safety and features across all variants. 116+ specs in total.
Engine & Transmission
| Engine Type | M TwinPower Turbo V8 (Twin-Turbo, S63) |
| Displacement | 4395 |
| Cylinder Nos. Layout | 8 Cylinders / V8 |
| Valve Train | 4 Valves per Cylinder (32V) |
| Max Engine Power | 616 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Max Engine Torque | 750 Nm @ 1800-5600 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic) |
| No of Gears | 8 Gears |
| Drivetrain | AWD (M xDrive) |
| Four-Wheel-Drive | Permanent xDrive with variable torque distribution |
| Drive Modes | M Mode selector (Road, Sport) |
| M Setup | Adjustable Engine, Suspension, Steering, Brake & M xDrive response |
| Differential | M Sport Differential |
| Idle Start/Stop | Yes (Automatic Start/Stop Function) |
| ARAI (Mileage) | 8.77 |
| Acceleration (0-100 kmph) Claimed | 3.2 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Power Windows Position | Front Only |
| Emission Standard | BS6 Phase 2 |
Battery & Charging (EV)
| Turbocharger / Supercharger | Twin-Turbo (M TwinPower Turbo) |
| Regenerative Braking | Yes (Brake Energy Regeneration) |
Suspension, Steering & Brakes
| Air / Adaptive Suspension | Adaptive M Suspension (Comfort/Sport/Sport Plus) |
| Servotronic (Speed-Sensitive Steering) | M Servotronic with 2 adjustable modes |
| Brakes | M Compound Brakes (Blue Calipers) |
| ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) | Yes (with Brake Assist) |
| ESP (Electronic Stability Program) | Yes (DSC with Automatic Differential Brake assist - ADB) |
| TC/TCS (Traction Control System) | Yes (Dynamic Traction Control - DTC) |
Dimensions & Capacity
| Length | 4867 |
| Width | 1907 |
| Height | 1362 |
| Wheelbase | 2827 |
| Ground Clearance (unladen) | 130 |
| Bootspace | 420 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 |
| Seating Capacity | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Wheels & Tyres
| Alloy Wheels | Yes (M Light Alloy Wheels, Double/Star Spoke) |
| Wheel size | 20 |
| Front Tyres | 275 / 35 R20 |
| Rear Tyres | 285 / 35 R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit (no spare) |
Airbags & Passive Safety
| Seatbelts | 3-point at all seats; M Seat Belts; front pyrotechnic pretensioners & force limiters |
| Front Seatbelt Pretensioner & Force Limiter | Yes |
| Airbags | Driver, Front Passenger, Front Side, Head airbags Front & Rear |
| Pre-Crash Proactive Passenger Protection | Yes (Active Protection - belt tensioning, window closing, post-crash braking) |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes (Electronic Vehicle Immobiliser) |
| Child Seat Anchor Points | ISOFIX (rear outboard seats) |
| Side Impact Beams | Yes (Side-impact Protection) |
| NCAP Rating | Not Tested |
ADAS & Active Safety
| Brake Assist | Yes |
| CBC (Cornering Brake Control) | Yes (Cornering Brake Control) |
| High-beam Assist | Yes (BMW Selective Beam anti-dazzle high-beam) |
| SVM (Surround View Monitor) | Surround View Cameras with 360 degree, top, panorama & 3D view |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring System | Yes (Tyre Pressure Indicator) |
| DAW (Driver Attention Warning) | Yes (Attentiveness Assistant) |
| Emergency Brake Light Flashing | Yes (Crash Sensor & Dynamic braking lights) |
Comfort & Climate
| Air Conditioner Control | Automatic Climate Control: Dual Zone |
| Heated Seats | Front (Driver & Front Passenger) |
| Cabin Air Filter | Yes (Microfilter + active carbon filter) |
Seating & Upholstery
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Electric (fore/aft, height, backrest, upper backrest, backrest width) |
| Memory Seats | Driver & Front Passenger |
| Lumbar Support | Yes |
| Seat Upholstery | Merino Leather / Alcantara combination |
| Split Rear Seat | Yes (Through-loading function) |
| Headrests | Front & Rear (illuminated 'M8' badge) |
Infotainment & Connectivity
| Infotainment (Front) | 12.3" Touch Control Display (1920x720, BMW Operating System 7) |
| GPS Navigation System | Yes (Navigation with 3D maps) |
| Premium Audio Brand | Harman Kardon |
| Premium Sound System | Harman Kardon Surround Sound system (464 W) |
| Speakers | 16 |
| Voice Command | Yes (Voice Control) |
| Gesture Control | Yes (BMW Gesture Control) |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Yes (audio streaming, hands-free, USB connectivity) |
| Wireless Charger | Yes (Telephony with wireless charging, extended functionality) |
| Android Auto | Wireless |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless |
| Digital Key | Yes (BMW Display Key with LCD colour display & touch panel) |
Instrument Cluster
| Instrument Cluster Screen | BMW Live Cockpit Professional (12.3" fully digital display) |
| HUD (Heads Up Display) | Full-colour BMW Head-Up Display |
Lighting
| Headlights | BMW Laserlight (Laser high-beam + Adaptive LED, BMW Selective Beam) |
| DRL (Daytime Running Lights) | LED Daytime Running Lights |
| Cornering Headlights | Yes (LED Cornering Lights) |
| Automatic Headlamps | Yes (automatic driving lights control) |
| Puddle Lamps | Yes (Welcome Light Carpet) |
| Ambient Interior Lighting | 6 selectable designs (contour & mood lighting) |
Exterior & Styling
| Exhaust | M Sport Exhaust System |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | Yes |
| Power Tailgate (Power Back Door) | Yes (Automatic Operation of tailgate) |
| Power Folding ORVM | Yes (electrically foldable) |
| Auto-Dimming ORVM | Yes (driver side) |
| Heated ORVM | Yes |
| Memory ORVMs | Yes |
| ORVM Turn Indicators | Yes (integrated) |
| UV-Cut Glass | Yes (Sun Protection Glazing) |
| Carbon Roof | Yes (M Carbon Roof) |
| Interior Trim Inserts | Carbon Fibre |
| Scuff Plates | "M8 Competition" designation on door entry sill |
| Dashboard Trim | Leather 'Walknappa' Black with contrasting stitching |
| iRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror) | Frameless interior rear-view mirror with auto anti-dazzle |
| Central Locking | Keyless |
| Sunroof | No |
| Edition Badge | 50 Jahre M (50 Years of BMW M) |
| Special Edition Styling | BMW Individual exclusive paint + 50 Jahre M badging |
Driver Assistance & Parking
| Electronic Parking Brake | Yes |
| Auto Hold | Yes |
| Keyless Entry (Remote Central Locking) | Comfort Access (keyless, contactless tailgate) |
| Keyless Start/ Button Start | Yes |
| Cruise Control | Yes (with braking function & speed limiter) |
| Parking Assist | Parking Assistant Plus with Reversing Assistant |
| Park Distance Control | Front & Rear (ultrasound-based PDC) |
| Parking Sensors | Front & Rear |
| Rear-View Camera | Yes |
Steering & Controls
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | M Leather Steering Wheel |
| Steering-Mounted Controls | Yes (multifunction buttons) |
| Paddle Shifters (AT & DCA Only) | Yes (gearshift paddles) |
Storage
| Cup Holders | Front |
M8 specifications — FAQs
What engine options does the BMW M8 have?
The BMW M8 is offered with Petrol engine and 8-Speed M Steptronic Sport (Automatic) transmission. See the full engine & transmission specs above.
What is the seating capacity of the M8?
The M8 is a 4-seater Coupe.
How many features and specifications does the M8 have?
This page lists 116+ specifications for the M8 across engine, dimensions, safety, comfort and technology, compiled from all variants.