Introduced in June 2019, the BMW M8 Convertible is a four-seat high-performance convertible developed by BMW M GmbH. Its 4.4-liter M TwinPower Turbo V8 produces 600 hp in this version, paired with an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel drive. The car combines the long-distance comfort expected of a luxury grand tourer with a chassis engineered for demanding performance driving. Its electrically operated, multilayer fabric roof opens and closes in 15 seconds, including while the vehicle is moving at low speed. The M8 Convertible also features a rear-biased all-wheel-drive system, an Active M Differential, and model-specific suspension, braking, and aerodynamic tuning. BMW announced the model alongside the M8 Coupe and the more powerful M8 Competition variants.
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History
The BMW M8 Convertible belongs to the G14 generation of the 8 Series convertible and carries the F91 model designation within BMW M’s range. BMW M GmbH unveiled it in June 2019 at the BMW Group #NextGen event in Munich. It appeared alongside the M8 Coupe, while the Competition models used a higher-output version of the same basic powertrain. European market introduction was scheduled for September 2019, with first UK customer deliveries of the M8 Competition Convertible expected from October 2019. The car followed the revival of the 8 Series nameplate, whose standard convertible had been presented in November 2018 as the M850i xDrive Convertible. BMW reworked the platform for M use with changes to structural rigidity, suspension mounting, braking, electronic control systems, and all-wheel-drive calibration. The company also states that development drew on experience from the M8 GTE racing program, with testing carried out at Miramas, Arjeplog, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and other circuits.
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Technical specs
Power
600 hp (441 kW)
Drivetrain
M xDrive all-wheel drive with rear-biased operation and Active M Differential
Gearbox
Eight-speed M Steptronic transmission with Drivelogic
Body style
Four-seat convertible with an electrically operated multilayer fabric soft top
The M8 Convertible was developed through testing in very different environments, including BMW’s Miramas circuit, the winter facility in Arjeplog, and the Nürburgring Nordschleife. BMW also says that lessons from the M8 GTE racing program influenced the configuration of the road car. A practical detail is the fabric roof: its multilayer construction can be opened or closed in 15 seconds and can be operated while the car is moving at low speed.
Production
BMW introduced the M8 Convertible in 2019, with a world premiere in June and market availability scheduled from September of that year. Official BMW material identifies the convertible with the F91 internal model code and separates it from the more powerful M8 Competition Convertible. The sources consulted do not provide a verified production total specifically for the 2019 M8 Convertible, so no production figure should be assigned to the model. Equipment, pricing, and launch timing could also vary between markets, particularly across continental Europe, the United Kingdom, and North America. The car was positioned as a range-topping luxury-performance convertible rather than a mass-volume model.
Press reception
Early reviews of the 8 Series family generally praised its combination of performance, long-distance comfort, and luxury materials. In its test of the M850i Convertible, Car and Driver recorded very strong acceleration and described the new car as a significant step beyond the previous 6 Series, while also noting the convertible’s substantial weight. Later coverage of the M8 range highlighted a chassis that felt more responsive and performance-focused than the lesser 8 Series models. The evidence should be read carefully, however, because several publications tested the M8 Competition or the M850i rather than the standard 600-hp M8 Convertible. That distinction matters when applying review conclusions to this exact variant.
Evolution
The M8 Convertible’s development began with the 2019 8 Series convertible and continued with the M8 launch in June of that year. The standard M8 Convertible used the 600-hp twin-turbo V8, while the M8 Competition Convertible raised output to 625 hp. Both models retained the eight-speed M Steptronic transmission and M xDrive all-wheel-drive system, but the Competition version received more aggressive calibration and distinctive equipment details. BMW later expanded the M8 family with the four-door M8 Gran Coupe. The convertible was engineered as more than a cosmetic roofless derivative: BMW gave it dedicated chassis tuning, M-specific electronic controls, reinforced mounting points, and a fabric roof designed to preserve comfort while keeping weight high in the structure under control.
Variants
For the 2019 launch period, the main variants were the BMW M8 Convertible and the BMW M8 Competition Convertible. The standard model produced 600 hp and was rated by BMW at 0–100 km/h in 3.4 seconds. The Competition version developed 625 hp and completed the same acceleration in 3.3 seconds. Both used a 4.4-liter twin-turbocharged V8, an eight-speed M Steptronic transmission, and M xDrive all-wheel drive with an Active M Differential. The four-seat convertible differed from the M8 Coupe and M8 Gran Coupe through its electrically operated fabric roof and the structural requirements of an open body. Equipment and trim availability varied by market, including braking systems, exterior details, and optional personalization packages.
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