M8 GTE Le Mans '18 Racer Revealed...Wow !
Posted: Tue Sep 12, 2017 11:33 pm
I love a dramatic race car and this looks like it means business ! 
Hope it wins its GTE category at Le Mans next year. I shall definitely be watching. 
"The M8 GTE took to the track for the first time early last month. It uses thoroughbred parts and bespoke bodywork along with a race-adjusted turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine and six-speed sequential gearbox.
Although the racing car's exterior is heavily altered for racing, it offers the first official glimpse of BMW's upcoming 8 Series model, which isn't due to be officially revealed until the Los Angeles motor show in December.
Racing regulations restrict the M8 GTE to around 500bhp, which is roughly 115bhp less than the anticipated output of the road-going M8. But the GTE’s more extreme chassis set-up and lower weight will ensure it is significantly faster on track.
BMW intends to use the M8’s racing involvements to boost development of the following M8 road car.
The company's entry into next year’s WEC and Le Mans will pitch it against the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin and Porsche for GTE class honours. It is also due to race in North America's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The M8 GTE will overtake the M6 GT3 as the top contender in BMW's motorsport arm. It will be the first factory BMW to enter Le Mans since 2011"
Hope it wins its GTE category at Le Mans next year. I shall definitely be watching.
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Although the racing car's exterior is heavily altered for racing, it offers the first official glimpse of BMW's upcoming 8 Series model, which isn't due to be officially revealed until the Los Angeles motor show in December.
Racing regulations restrict the M8 GTE to around 500bhp, which is roughly 115bhp less than the anticipated output of the road-going M8. But the GTE’s more extreme chassis set-up and lower weight will ensure it is significantly faster on track.
BMW intends to use the M8’s racing involvements to boost development of the following M8 road car.
The company's entry into next year’s WEC and Le Mans will pitch it against the likes of Ferrari, Aston Martin and Porsche for GTE class honours. It is also due to race in North America's IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. The M8 GTE will overtake the M6 GT3 as the top contender in BMW's motorsport arm. It will be the first factory BMW to enter Le Mans since 2011"
