BMW M8 GTE

Innovative technology for a new legend

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The BMW M8 GTE was created to enter the most professional series’ for GT cars. Racing excellence for the motorsport elite. Created to handle the most demanding racetracks to challenge our advanced technology.

The BMW M8 GTE combines sheer beauty with raw uniqueness. Pushing performance to perfection. And excitement beyond limits. A car that sets new benchmarks. For the competition

V8 engine

The V8 engine with BMW TwinPower turbo technology is limited to a cubic capacity of 4.0 litres by the regulations and produces a nominal base performance of over 500 HP, depending on classification.

The focus of the development work is on achieving the greatest possible efficiency and maximum durability. Power transmission takes place using a sequential six-gear racing gearbox.

BMW Mission8 headlight closeup

Lightweight construction

Thanks to extensive use of ultra-light CFK components, the new BMW M8 GTE is a real lightweight. The new GT racing car weighs in at just 1,220 kilogrammes, at a length of 4,980mm and a width of 2,046mm.

BMW Construction

Aerodynamic design

A new algorithm allows a significant increase in CFD calculations, thus making it possible to use greater computing power to clearly increase the number of possible simulations, before progressing to the wind tunnel.

Insights gained from series production and perfect testing conditions in the BMW Group Aero Lab all helped to optimise the new BMW M8 GTE.

Aerodynamic Design

BMW M8 Front shot

Design & technology collaboration

Racing and production engineers closely worked together within the framework of the BMW M8 GTE project. The cylinder block and cylinder head are taken from the production engine.

The design of the BMW M8 GTE also reflects the close relationship to the BMW 8 Series and the BMW M8. This is particularly apparent in the same roof line and the design of the front and rear lights.

BMW Collaboration