We regret to inform you that the end of the road has come for the M8 Coupe in the United States. Known among enthusiasts of the Bavarian brand under the code name "F92," the Munich bruiser has quietly been removed from the configurator. Upon noticing its disappearance, we reached out to BMW to confirm whether this high-end coupe is truly no longer available in the U.S. In an email to Motor1, BMW representative Jay Henson confirmed that dealers are no longer accepting orders.
However, you can still purchase a two-door M8 in the U.S. by choosing the convertible. Additionally, Jay shared with us that the more practical M8 Gran Coupe is still on sale for now. The sedan is also available as the Alpina B8, so you have other options. The four-door M8 and the more refined B8 can serve as a reliable alternative to the new M5, especially if you’re not fond of the latter’s style, plug-in hybrid powertrain, and the incredibly high curb weight.
Now that the M8 Coupe is no longer available in the U.S., it’s a good time to reflect on the fact that BMW also produced an M8 back in the early 1990s during the lifecycle of the original 8 Series ("E31"). Unfortunately, this car never made it to series production. It’s a real shame, as the first-generation M8 had a potent 640 horsepower. Even in 2025, that's still more than any other pure gasoline model ever sold by BMW. This title belongs to the M5 CS, which has 627 horsepower.
The old-school M8 was powered by a massive 6.0-liter V12 with 479 lb-ft (650 Nm) of torque, with no "trickery" or turbocharging. The “S70/2” engine, which you may remember from the McLaren F1, sent its power to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual transmission. BMW claims the M8 E31, which never went into full production, could have topped 186 mph (300 km/h).
The M8 prototype weighed just under 3,200 lbs (1,450 kg) thanks to the use of fiberglass for the hood, trunk lid, and doors. Compared to the standard 8 Series, it also ditched the intricate pop-up headlights to improve high-speed aerodynamics.
As for the third-generation M8, we wouldn’t hold out much hope for it. Numerous reports suggest that the entire 8 Series lineup will be phased out sometime before 2026. The fact that the M8 Coupe has already left the U.S. might signal the beginning of the end for the 8 Series.