2020 BMW M8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
2.7s
- Gran Coupe AWD, 600 hp.
- Online source.
- 0-60: top 5% of 24 convertibles (2020).
- Horsepower: top 25% of 24 convertibles (2020).
Every trim: 0-60 and power-to-weight
| Trim | Engine | hp | Torque | Curb weight | hp per ton | lb per hp | 0-60 and basis | Transmission | Drivetrain | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L | 600 hp | N/A | 4,560 lb | 263 | 7.6 | 2.7 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $130,000 |
| Competition Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L | 617 hp | N/A | 4,560 lb | 271 | 7.4 | 2.7 sOnline | N/A | AWD | $143,000 |
| AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 600 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | 279 | 7.2 | 3.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $133,000 |
| Competition Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 600 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 268 | 7.5 | 3.0 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 600 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,560 lb | 263 | 7.6 | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $142,500 |
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | N/A | 553 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $146,000 |
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | N/A | 553 lb-ft | 4,560 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $155,500 |
| Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | N/A | 553 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | N/A | N/A | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series M850i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.7 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series M850i xDrive AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 523 hp | 553 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.8 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i xDrive AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | 4,356 lb | 154 | 13.0 | 4.6 sTested | N/A | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | 4,381 lb | 153 | 13.1 | 4.6 sTested | N/A | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | 4,262 lb | 157 | 12.7 | 4.9 sTested | N/A | RWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | 4,211 lb | 159 | 12.6 | 5.0 sTested | N/A | RWD | N/A |
Ton = 2,000 lb. Curb weight, no passengers.
Estimates: a fit on 7,236 tested times, using power and weight. Typical error 0.3 s.
Engines offered
5 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 4 | 600 hp | Gran Coupe AWD | $130,000 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 4.4L | 1 | 617 hp | Competition Gran Coupe AWD | $143,000 | +$13,000 | $2,259 | $0 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 3 | N/A | Competition AWD | $146,000 | +$3,000 | $2,259 | $0 |
| 3.0L 6-cyl | 4 | 335 hp | 8 Series 840i Gran Coupe RWD | N/A | N/A | $1,600 | -$659 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 2 | 523 hp | 8 Series M850i xDrive AWD | N/A | N/A | $1,920 | -$339 |
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20.
Turbo: only when the engine or trim name says so.
Transmission
CVT: no.
| Transmission | Trims | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Quickest 0-60 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8-speed automatic | 8 | AWD | $133,000 | 3.0 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Gran Coupe AWD: 600 hp, 17 mpg, $130,000. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
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What this cannot tell you
0-60 times vary by test. Estimates use power and weight only.
Fuel cost uses EPA combined ratings.
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