BMW M8 GTE

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BMW M8 GTE [G15]
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Car information
Year 2018
Make BMW
Origin Germany
Type Race
Engine 4.0 L Twin-Turbocharged V8 (BMW P63/1)
Power 600 hp (447 kW)
Torque 500 ft⋅lb (678 N·m)
Weight 2,690 lb (1,220 kg)
Layout Front-Engine, RWD
Front Distr. 60%
Transmission 6-speed Sequential Semi-Automatic
Related BMW M6 GTLM/GTE (Predecessor)

The BMW M8 GTE is a GTE-class endurance race car by BMW.

The M8 GTE was introduced as the successor to the BMW M6 GTLM/GTE/GT3 that last raced in 2017. It is based on the upcoming BMW M8 and marks BMW Motorsport's return to the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a six-year hiatus.[1]

Overview[edit | edit source]

The BMW M8 GTE is the first BMW manufactured from scratch as an LM GTE homologated race car, rather than being built on a preexisting platform.

Design / Chassis[edit | edit source]

The M8 GTE features several cutting-edge technologies and concepts, including Additive Manufacturing for rapid component prototyping, as well as a transaxle, integrating the transmission, driveshaft, and axle assembly into a single unit, in turn lowering the weight of the M8 GTE to 2,690 lb (1,220 kg).[2][3]

The M8 GTE was designed by BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow.

Engine / Drivetrain[edit | edit source]

The M8 GTE features a 3,981 cc (4 L; 242.9 in3) twin-turbocharged V8 engine different from the 4.4 L twin-turbocharged V8 in the previous M6 GTLM. Codenamed P63/1, it is a derivative of the BMW N63 engine and produces 600 hp (608 PS; 447 kW) at 7,250 rpm and 500 ft·lb (678 N·m) of torque between 2,500 rpm and 7,250 rpm.[3] The engine is only 40% production based, as opposed to 95% for the previous M6 GTLM/GTE/GT3.[4]

The M8 GTE uses a six-speed sequential semi-automatic racing transmission driving the rear wheels.

Variants[edit | edit source]

  • 2018 BMW #1 BMW M Motorsport M8 GTE - Featured in Forza Motorsport 7.

Appearances[edit | edit source]

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