GTÉ BMW M8: The Ultimate Luxury Grand Tourer

In a world where performance and sophistication collide, the GTÉ BMW M8 stands as a defining icon of modern grand touring excellence—offering raw power wrapped in unparalleled refinement.

The GTÉ BMW M8 delivers a twin-turbocharged V8 producing over 600 horsepower, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, enabling blistering acceleration and razor-sharp handling. Its adaptive chassis system ensures a balanced ride, whether slaloming through city streets or carving mountain roads with confidence.

Inside, the GTÉ BMW M8 combines premium materials with intuitive technology. Hand-stitched leather, ambient lighting, and a high-resolution curved display create a sanctuary of comfort. The cabin’s quiet sophistication reflects Bavarian engineering at its finest, tailored for discerning drivers.

With its aggressive aerodynamic stance, sweeping lines, and signature BMW grille, the GTÉ BMW M8 redefines the grand tourer archetype. Its sculpted silhouette and signature light bars command attention, merging bold presence with timeless elegance.

The GTÉ BMW M8 isn’t just a car—it’s a statement of passion and precision. For those who demand excellence in every mile, it remains the benchmark in high-performance luxury. Experience the M8 today and redefine what driving means.

BMW began the development, design, and construction of the M8 GTE in mid-2016. The first chassis was assembled in June 2017, with the first vehicle completed in July. The M8 GTE is the first car manufactured by BMW Motorsport from the ground up as a LM GTE homologated vehicle, rather than based on an existing design.

BMW M8 GTE Info BMW M8 GTE is a racecar that was launched by BMW in 2017 to compete in the GTE class of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the GTLM class of IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, thus marking BMW's return to 24 Hours of Le Mans. Here's what happened after we sent one of our writers to drive a modern BMW M8 GTLM race car, complete with 600 hp and enough downforce to crush an elephant. BMW Motorsport presented its new top-of-the-range model for the international GT racing scene at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt am Main: the BMW M8 GTE.

Before the BMW 8 Series Coupé goes on sale, the race car will compete on the track next season, including in the FIA World Endurance Championship (FIA WEC). It is with this series that BMW Motorsport will also make its return. The end of the GTLM class in IMSA's WeatherTech Sportscar Championship brings an end too to the short contemporary racing history of the BMW M8 GTE.

Unveiled in 2017 with dual campaigns in both the FIA World Endurance Championship and in IMSA, the M8 was the first car designed from the ground up. The M8 GTE was a rare case, the first in BMW Motorsport's history, where the racing version of a car was introduced to the world before its production equivalent. The BMW M8 GTE is a high-performance racing car that epitomizes the German automaker's commitment to motorsport excellence.

Born from the rich heritage of BMW's M Division, the M8 GTE is a true track monster designed to compete at the highest levels of endurance racing. The BMW M8 GTE features twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter BMW P63/1 V8 producing 500-600 horsepower depending on Balance of Performance regulations through six-speed sequential transmission and rear-wheel-drive at 1,220kg (2,690 pounds) curb weight measuring 4,980mm length and 2,046mm width. As such, the BMW M8 GTE will be associated with both innovative, cutting-edge technology and decades of motorsport tradition.

At the IAA, the new car was on display in a BMW M Motorsport livery, designed especially for this occasion, providing a visual taste of things to come in 2018. The BMW M8 GTE is an endurance grand tourer (GT) car developed in late 2016. The car made its debut in the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and the FIA World Endurance Championship for the 2018 season.

The M8 GTE replaced the BMW M6 GTLM and marked BMW Motorsport's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a six.