2023 BMW M8 0-60 time, horsepower and power-to-weight
0-60 mph, quickest trim
3.1s
- Competition AWD, 617 hp.
- Tested.
- 0-60: top 28% of 18 convertibles (2023).
- Horsepower: top 45% of 18 convertibles (2023).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,560 lb | 271 | 7.4 | 3.1 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $143,700 |
| Competition AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,295 lb | 287 | 7.0 | 3.3 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $134,100 |
| 8 Series ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 612 hp | 590 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 3.3 sTested | 8-speed automatic | AWD | N/A |
| Competition Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L | 617 hp | N/A | 4,458 lb | 277 | 7.2 | 3.4 sEstimate | N/A | AWD | $134,100 |
| Competition Gran Coupe AWD | 4.4L 8-cyl | 617 hp | 553 lb-ft | 4,480 lb | 275 | 7.3 | 3.4 sEstimate | 8-speed automatic | AWD | $135,100 |
| 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 | 4,281 lb | 157 | 12.8 | 4.6 sTested | N/A | AWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i Gran Coupe RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4.9 sTested | N/A | RWD | N/A |
| 8 Series 840i RWD | 3.0L 6-cyl | 335 hp | 368 lb-ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | 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
4 engines offered.
| Engine | Trims | hp | Cheapest trim | MSRP | Price step | Fuel a year | Fuel vs base |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 4 | 617 hp | Competition AWD | $134,100 | Base | $2,259 | Base |
| 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 | $2,021 | -$238 |
| 4.4L 8-cyl | 1 | 612 hp | 8 Series ALPINA B8 xDrive Gran Coupe AWD | N/A | N/A | $2,021 | -$238 |
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 | 6 | Competition AWD | $134,100 | 3.1 s |
Rivals with more hp and better mpg
Compared with the Competition AWD: 617 hp, 17 mpg, $134,100. Other makes, convertibles, within 15% of the price.
No rival beats it on both.
M8 by year
Which is faster?
Quickest trim of each car, unless you pick a trim.
2023 BMW M8: 0.4 s quicker to 60. Same hp per ton.
| Measure | 2023 BMW M8 | 2023 Aston Martin Vantage |
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Competition AWD | Coupe RWD |
| 0-60 | 3.1 s | 3.5 s |
| Basis | Tested | Online |
| Horsepower | 617 hp | 503 hp |
| Curb weight | 4,560 lb | 3,715 lb |
| hp per ton | 271 | 271 |
| lb per hp | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| MSRP | $143,700 | $143,900 |
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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- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree