据宝马博客报道，宝马M8旗舰级车型的开发正在进入快车道，内部人士透露，M8将基于下一代6系或新一代8系车。该车将提供三种M高性能版本，首先推出的是M8轿跑车，该车将于2019年亮相。一年以后推出M8敞篷车和M8Gran Coupe四门轿跑车。这些M版车型将搭载宝马最新版的4.4升V8双涡轮引擎。与下一代M5一样，该车预计功率将达到447千瓦/600马力并搭配四轮驱动。宝马博客还透露，该车将搭载ZF提供的八速自动变速器而非目前M版配备的双离合变速器。原因是双离合变速器无法与全轮驱动搭配在一起，或许是无法控制如此强劲的扭矩输出。

 

BMW M8 rumors back again, due in 2019 as coupe, cabrio, and Gran Coupe

The rumor mill for a future flagship BMW M8 model is kicking into a higher gear with a new report coming from our friends at BMW Blog. According to “several sources,” the Bavarian brand will launch a whole family of M8 models, which will be based on the future next generation 6 Series or the possible new 8 Series.

 

It will reportedly feature three performance M versions. The first to arrive will be a coupe, dubbed the M8 Coupe, which will be launched in 2019. A year later it will be joined by the M8 Convertible and M8 Gran Coupe.

 

Naturally, these M-tuned vehicles will be powered by the latest version of the company’s 4.4-liter V8 biturbo engine. Just like in the next M5, it is expected to deliver more than 600 horsepower (447 kilowatts), which can be delivered to all four wheels.

 

Given the AWD possibility, BMW Blog says, the M8 family could receive a ZF-sourced eight-speed automatic gearbox, rather than the dual-clutch auto of the current M models. The reason – the DCT unit is not set up for all-wheel drive layout and probably won’t be able to handle the massive amount of torque.