Article by:
Eric Stafford
The mind-bending acceleration delivered by the BMW M8’s 617-hp twin-turbo V-8 is strong enough to get the car to 60 mph in just 2.5 seconds. At 10.7 seconds the M8 reaches 129 mph as it covers a quarter-mile of road. That’s quicker than a 710-hp Ferrari 488 Pista from something with a rear seat weighing more than two tons. Chalk it up to all-wheel drive traction and an overachieving engine. The M8 is crazy-fast, but its smooth delivery of felony speeds and its bolted-to-the-road stability make driving fast feel almost responsible. Available as both a coupe and convertible (the four-door M8 Gran Coupe is reviewed separately), the M8 cockpit is well-appointed and uses a large infotainment screen to handle navigation or audio selection. However, its rear seat isn’t a practical space. As one of the most affordable cars that will get you into 10-second quarter miles every time you try, the M8 is a big coupe with even bigger performance numbers. Read the full article here.
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