BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé

SOPHISTICATED LOOKS AND UNCOMPROMISING DYNAMICS.

BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ: THE PERFECT INTERSECTION OF MOTOR RACING AND MODERN LUXURY.

Sophisticated looks and uncompromising dynamics.BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé: The perfect intersection of motor racing and modern luxury.
03. Apr 2018

The development of emotionally-infused production cars inspired by their racing cousins is part of the unique DNA of BMW M. The BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is the perfect symbiosis of the purist aesthetics of typical motorsport-like clarity and luxurious value. The glorious motorsport tradition is reflected in numerous details of its expressive and future-oriented design.The BMW M8 GTE and the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé share the characteristic sloping roof line and the penetrating look of the innovative LED headlights. But that's not all: their engine development also represents a bridge between two worlds. The heart of the BMW M8 GTE is based on the same cylinder head and the same block that will power the upcoming production offshoot of the BMW M8.

 

 

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"Many manufacturers emphasize how much racing cars inspire their production cars, and we do too. But at BMW, our production cars and concept cars also inspire our racing cars."
Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport
BMW M8 GTE

INTENSE LOOKS THANKS TO AN INNOVATIVE SIGNATURE LIGHTS.

BMW Concept M8 yellow signature lights

A unique detail of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is also the mos tstriking: the innovative signature lights at the front. The intense and resolute expression of the special LED headlamps resembles the high-performance lighting system that gives the BMW M8 GTE maximum vision when racing.

THESE EYES CAN NOT FOOL YOU.

BMW Concept M8 wolf

Like the piercing gaze of a wolf, the hexagonal arrangement of the new signature lights shines through the depth of the night, demonstrating a nunmistakable affinity between the luxurious Gran Coupé and the uncompromising long-distance race car. The elaborately designed front end of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupé is also modelled on the face of its racing twin. From the very first look, the enormous presence of this concept car leaves no doubt about the potential and the unbridled aggressiveness of the forthcoming BMW M8.

 

"There are many different factors that make for good lights on a racing car. And the engineers did everything right with the BMW M8 GTE. "
Philipp Eng, BMW Works Driver

THE SPIRIT OF LE MANS IN EVERY DETAIL.

BMW M8 GTE Le Mans

The BMW M8 GTE combines the cornerstones of classic motorsport appeal with the technical possibilities of modernity. With an unprecedented balance between function and emotion, it faces extremely strong competition and a great challenge in the FIA WEC, amongst other race series. With this ambitious project in the premier class of GT racing, BMW M Motorsport dares to step into a promising motorsport future whilst also recognising the unique success its heritage represents. From its very first appearance in 1939 to the overall victory of the BMW V12 LMR in 1999, the BMW M8 GTE is preparing to extend this unprecedented story by writing another significant chapter.

"The most original and determined race car we've ever built."
Michael Scully, Head of Design BMW Motorsport

BMW CONCEPT M8 GRAN COUPÉ: EXPERIENCE IT LIVE!

You want to experience the unique LED light of the BMW Concept M8 Gran Coupe live? The iconic concept vehicle will be stopping at some of the most glamorous events on the automotive scene. Immerse yourself in the unique world of the new luxurious Gran Coupé from BMW M!

 

 

 

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