New 2020 BMW M8 Competition review - is BMW's fastest EVER car actually any good?

If you look at the raw numbers, the new BMW M8 Competition is a sports car of vast ability. In simple terms it’s the fastest production car BMW has ever produced – but it’s also one of the brand’s most sophisticated models thus far.

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[XAVR_]

"what car have you got mate?"
"BMW M8"

[delboy]

"It feels like a seriously sporty GT " Because that's what it is.

[aowen]

Steve Sutcliffe is a legend. One of the few car journalist that can actually drive a car with skill, years of experience and natural talent.

[JBthemanwithcars]

The moment Steve Sutcliffe starts his voiceover, you know you’ll watch this video to the end.

[adamchase]

Imagine this car came out in 2010 or something it would have a v12 or at least a v10

[octaane]

this guy really is one of the best reviewers in the world.

[InteriorDesignAnderson]

People are really down on this car, keep calling it a mustang? I don’t see the comparison what so ever, I personally think it’s beautiful.

[SayakMajumder]

They should've released the Competition later with M760li's V12, tuned to provide more power

[larssonk]

These look amazing in person, sleek whilst also being very aggressive and purposeful

[mcmac]

I'm glad it was Steve who did this review for the m8

[crossandshoot]

wanna see Sutcliffe on the collecting cars podcast

[Kelveron]

The M8 will probably do the oversteery hooligan thing when you switch to the 2WD mode, which as Sutcliffe said, was not possible in this brief drive.

[B.B.M.R]

it is a 2 tones GT sport car not a hardcore sports supercar and it is superb for what its made for. The M4 will be more of a sport.

[ashs]

Wow I haven’t heard Steve’s voice in forever. What a relief

[bungle]

I think the point has been missed a bit, why 4 wheel drive on a track? I’m sure in 2 wheel drive the smiles will come.

[stubones]

I love this car but the claims it's quicker than the M5 Comp are laughable. it's over 100kgs heavier and has the same engine and running gear. It's scientifically impossible for it to be quicker. Motorsport magazine did a 0-200kph run and the M8 Comp too a shade over 12s. The standard M5 has done the same sprint in the 10s so the myth is debunked.

[petermcelvogue]

You should do a comparison between the M850i & the M8 competition to see if the M8 is worth it

[thedarkgreenvanman]

I don’t care what this review says, I want it

[JasonDFDS]

Stunning car. I was lucky to see it a couple times on the road and it's stunning. Definitely beautiful.

[Muroadana]

I'm a Mercedes guy and own a 2019 C300 facelift, but I love this BMW 8 😘🥰