BMW M8 GTE

BMW M8 GTE
Race Car
Category	GT Endurance (IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar GTLM and FIA WEC GTE Pro)
Constructor	BMW
Designer	Dominic Harlow
Predecessor	BMW M6 GTLM
Successor	BMW M4 GT3
Chassis	Carbon-fibre monocoque with safety roll cage
Suspension (front)	Pushrod with double wishbones coupled with ZF Sachs dampers
Suspension (rear)	As front
Engine	Race-spec production based BMW S63 3,981 cc (243 cu in) V8 90° M TwinPower Turbo technology, front engined, longitudinally mounted
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Battery	{{{Battery}}}
Power	600 PS (441 kW; 592 hp) at 7,000 rpm (estimated)
Transmission	Ricardo 6-speed sequential semi-automatic paddle shift
Weight	1,250 kg (2,756 lb) including driver
Fuel	Total (FIA WEC, 24 Hours of Le Mans), VP Racing Fuels (WeatherTech SportsCar Championship) and Shell V-Power
Brakes	{{{Brakes}}}
Tyres	Michelin
Notable entrants	BMW Team MTEK BMW Team RLL
Notable drivers	Connor De Phillippi John Edwards Jesse Krohn Nicky Catsburg Augusto Farfus Alexander Sims Bill Auberlen Philipp Eng Martin Tomczyk António Félix da Costa Tom Blomqvist Alex Zanardi Colton Herta Chaz Mostert Bruno Spengler
Debut	2018 24 Hours of Daytona
Races competed	21
Race victories	5
Podiums	28
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Pole positions	2
Fastest laps	3

The BMW M8 GTE is a endurance grand tourer (GT) car constructed by the German automobile manufacturer BMW. It was developed in late 2016 and make its competitive début in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and FIA WEC from 2018 season respectively and thus marking BMW Motorsport returning to 24 Hours of Le Mans after six-year absence that last time BMW competed in 2011. It was designed by BMW chief engineer Dominic Harlow. The M8 GTE, which replaced the ongoing BMW M6 GTLM at the end of the 2017 season, is based on the production BMW M8. The car was unveiled on 12 September 2017 during 2017 Frankfurt Auto Show in Frankfurt, Germany.

Development history

BMW began development, design and construction of the M8 GTE in mid-2016. The first chassis was assembled in June 2017, with the first vehicle completed in July.

Competition History

2018

The BMW M8 GTE made it's racing debut at the 2018 24 Hours of Daytona finishing 7th and 9th in GTLM. At the 12 Hours of Sebring, the #25 BMW Team RLL M8 GTE finished 2nd in class giving the car it's first podium finish. BMW made its WEC debut at the 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps finishing 5th and 8th in GTE Pro. During the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the cars size became center stage in a series of memes after the #81 Team MTEK entry was battling for position against the #69 Ford GT resulting in humorous photoshops. The #82 crashed out while the #81 finished 11th in GTE Pro. The #25 Team RLL M8 GTE won at Virginia International Raceway and Laguna Seca.

2018 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
#25 BMW Team RLL	9	2	8	2	7	7	7	6	1	1	4	304	20	6th
#24 BMW Team RLL	7	7	5	7	8	8	8	8	3	4	3	278	18	8th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	NAEC	Pos.
BMW	3	6	1	3	2	2	2	2	2	3	2	345	40	2nd

2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship

World Endurance GTE Manufacturers' Championship

Manufacturer	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
BMW	5	9	5	2	8	2	4	6	114	5th
	8	Ret	Ret	7	10	7	9	15

Endurance Trophy for LMGTE Pro Teams

Car	Team	SPA	LMS	SIL	FUJ	SHA	SEB	SPA	LMS	Total points	Pos.
82	BMW Team MTEK	5	Ret	Ret	2	10	7	4	6	61	8th
81	BMW Team MTEK	8	9	5	7	8	2	9	15	53	10th

2019 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
#25 BMW Team RLL	1	7	7	4	7	4	7	5	7	5	3	293	29	6th
#24 BMW Team RLL	9	4	8	6	5	2	8	8	8	2	9	279	26	7th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY	SEB	LBH	MOH	WGL	MOS	LIM	ELK	VIR	LGA	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
BMW	1	4	7	4	5	2	7	5	7	2	3	327	34	4th

2020 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	Points	DAY1	DAY2	SEB1	ELK	VIR	ATL1	MOH	CLT	ATL2	LGA	SEB2	MEC	Pos.
#24 BMW Team RLL	1	6	5	3	6	3	4	2	3	4	3	320	48	2nd
#25 BMW Team RLL	5	4	4	6	2	1	3	3	6	5	4	313	30	4th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY1	DAY2	SEB1	ELK	VIR	ATL1	MOH	CLT	ATL2	LGA	SEB2	Points	MEC	Pos.
BMW	1	5	4	3	2	1	3	2	3	4	3	348	53	2nd

2021 IMSA WeatherTech Sportscar Championship

GT Le Mans Teams Championship

Team	DAY1	DAY2	SEB	BEL †	WGL1	WGL2	LIM	ELK	LGA	LBH	VIR	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
#24 BMW Team RLL	6	3	3		2							3	1356	35	4th
#25 BMW Team RLL	5	5	2		3							5	1251	35	5th

GT Le Mans Manufacturers Championship

Manufacturer	DAY1	DAY2	SEB	BEL†	WGL1	WGL2	LIM	ELK	LGA	LBH	VIR	ATL	Points	MEC	Pos.
BMW	5	3	2		2							3	1407	49	3rd

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