New BMW M8 with 1,300hp!!

We think that an all-new BMW performance flagship is on the horizon, and it may not be what you think!

We’re pretty sure by now that a new 5 Series is set to be unveiled at some point this year, so you’d be forgiven for thinking that a new M5 will be top of the pile when it comes to BMWs that can really put their power down. But we think there’s something else on the horizon that will produce even more power…

It’s an all-new BMW M8 Competition! To be precise, it’s likely to be an all-new BMW i8 M!

So why do we think this is on the horizon? Well BMW has recently unveiled its Neue Klasse platform - a dedicated EV platform which all future electric BMWs will be built upon. It’s also been claimed by BMW CTO that this platform will be able to support up to 4 electric motors and produce over 1,3000hp! And given that the current M8 is meant to be BMW’s performance flagship, you would assume that this trend would continue when it comes to all-new electric BMWs.

But what do you make of the looks? Stick with Mat in this video to check out our exclusive renders!

[alanprobsten]

Matt looks as if he’s just left the pub

[jermulla]

Matt tries hard to keep eye contact with the camera while reading the script at the same time. You look like you are staring into emptiness 😂

[alistair]

Watching Mat do this clip makes me feel crossed eyed.

[Presto_]

When I read the title, I was like: "Nah, surely not." What I can agree to, though, is that Mat is a huge BMW fan boy. Gotta love them. 🥳

[leochiriac]

The old limited editions still look better

[skyline]

Man this generation m5 is perfection. Dont know how they will top it in both aesthetics and driving

[Presto_]

One recurring feature that Mat seams to talk about in these videos is that they tend to have an insane number of horsepower in its next generation. Like really, is more power than what we need to make cars go a hell a lot faster. Wouldn't weight be a factor in this, or am I wrong? I am looking forward to an exclusive review of the upcoming aventador, please.

[nikoslazopoulos]

I think Mat Watson is the best thing that have happened to the automotive industry the past decade or so

[victorAgain]

Or just bring it back as the new i8. Proper butterfly door supercar with the numbers to prove it

[tool]

As an MB guy, I love the current 8 series. If the new CLE is as cheap as the current 206 c class inside and has only a 4cyl, I might just upgrade my e400 coupe to an 850.

[ndautomotive]

Looks like a Mustung from certain angles.

[Spikyzzzz]

The line between sports car and supercars are fading away slowly

[time.]

I‘m German and I love it when Mat speaks German 😂

[karimsadredini]

The F90 M5 CS, E46 M3, E30 M3 EVO 2 and the legendary 80's M1.

[iancharlton]

If they keep scaling up…… the one series is bigger than the original 3 series etc

The next 8 series will be a minibus, albeit a well kitted and quick one 🇬🇧🙂

[lamakicker]

Matt is right about the 8 series pricing. They replaced the 6 series (which used to be in line with the 5 series pricing) with the 8 series and then jacked up the price.

[bettybo-rjjy]

My eyes turn just like Matt’s when the turbo kicks in

[Phenix]

Its always interesting to see thumbnail and title changes

[okithdesilva]

The new BMW i8 M with a cool, futuristic and sporty design and 4 electric motors with 1300hp is absolutely insane!

[torpedience]

The world has gone mad. Personally I can barely control 400bhp on UK roads ... But the last gasp of fossil fuels is fun!