The BMW M8 coupe is headed out to pasture, however the individuals at G-Energy are sending it out with a bang. The massive two-door grand tourer already has 617 horsepower in Competitors trim, but when that is nonetheless not sufficient, maybe the 900-horsepower G8M Hurricane RR is extra to your liking. Or if a two-door automotive simply is not sensible, you’ll be able to have prolific energy within the four-door M8 Gran Coupe.

Pulling that form of energy from BMW’s twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8 is not only a case of turning up the increase. The German-based tuner fully rebuilds the underside finish with cast pistons and connecting rods. Curiously, the turbochargers aren’t swapped for bigger items however as an alternative rebuilt with greater turbine wheels in modified housings. G-Energy additionally upgrades the intercoolers and builds a brand new exhaust system. All of the work is completed in-house, and with a pc reflash, the corporate claims the G8M can attain 205 miles per hour.

Picture by: G-Energy

Picture by: G-Energy

There isn’t any point out of modifications to the M8’s suspension or brake programs. BMW matches 15.7-inch entrance brakes with a carbon ceramic possibility from the manufacturing unit, however G-Energy bolts up new 21-inch wheels. Additionally created in-house, they put on 285/30-series tires in entrance with wider 295s on the again. The M8’s eight-speed computerized transmission and xDrive all-wheel-drive system are untouched, and presumably, able to withstanding the engine 774 pound-feet of torque.

Whether or not choosing a two-door M8 or the four-door Gran Coupe, G-Energy plugs in a physique equipment that provides an appropriately large rear wing, carbon-fiber grille, a brand new hood, and different “bodywork elements” which might be accessible upon request.

So, how a lot does this value? G-Energy would not checklist pricing and being primarily based in Europe, getting a modded automotive within the US is likely to be an issue. Contemplating the M8 Gran Coupe begins at $140,000 within the States, it is secure to imagine a 900-hp model is very costly.

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