[VIDEO] BMW M8 Competition Runs from 0-60 in 2.78 Seconds

BMW’s M8 vehicles are unbelievably fast. Whichever body type you select—whether a Coupe, Convertible, or Gran Coupe—the BMW M8 is incredibly speedy. It is quite disappointing, though. Because it doesn’t deliver nearly as much driving enjoyment as its name, appearance, and performance would imply. See the rationale in this brand-new Joe Achilles video.

In Achilles’ timed sprint, the BMW M8 Competition Coupe can sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 2.78 seconds despite its substantial curb weight. Even for exotic mid-engine supercars, it is an astounding time, let alone for a 2.5-ton luxury coupe with plush leather thrones, every imaginable amenity, and automated transmission. Hence, the M8 is an unquestionably effective road-going missile.

That, however, is not where the M8’s issue is. Instead, when the route becomes a little more winding, the M8 has trouble. Although its name suggests that it is an M car, when you have to actually guide the vehicle through corners, it doesn’t feel like one. Although there is a ton of grip available, it never feels particularly snappy or fun to drive.

Due to its weight, even though it has good traction on flat roads, bumps can easily upset its suspension, making it seem shaky and unsteady when travelling at high speeds. That much weight is difficult to balance. Strangely, the M8 Gran Coupe feels more grounded while having a similar suspension. Oddly, the M5 CS uses the suspension from the M8 Gran Coupe. And that vehicle is nearly flawless, therefore it is strange to find such suspension tuning on the M8 Coupe.

Achilles points out that the fact that the car’s ride isn’t excellent enough to make it a superb GT car just serves to make things worse. It falls into a disappointing no-land man’s. It is too sloppy to be a true sports vehicle and too firm to be a comfortable grand tourer. The M3, M4, M5 CS, and M2 CS exemplify BMW M’s excellence in driving. The M8 Coupe’s high-performance GT potential and stunning looks suggest it could rival the Aston Martin Vantage and Maserati GranTurismo. However, despite a similar price tag, it fails to deliver the same level of driving pleasure.