BMW M8 Technology
DRIVING TIPS
BMW M8 Technology
Vehicle features and options Compound brake
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific, and optional equipment offered with
General information
The high-performance brake system has per-
forated compound brake disks.
the series. It also describes features and func-
tions that are not necessarily available in the
vehicle, e.g., due to the selected options or
country versions. This also applies to safety
functions and systems. When using these
functions and systems, the applicable laws
and regulations must be observed.
Due to the specific design, temporary function-
related noise may occur after an extended mi-
nor load.
The function-related noises have no effect on
the performance, operational reliability, and
durability of the brake.
High-performance engine
Correct braking
To prevent function-related noises, depress
the brakes hard a few times in regular inter-
vals. Ensure that the traffic situation permits
the braking.
General information
With a displacement of 4.4 liters, the V8 high-
performance engine generates a maximum
power of 600 hp, with Competition Pack-
age 617 hp, and a maximum torque of
553 lb ft/750 Nm. With its spontaneous re-
sponse characteristics, a very wide usable ro-
tational speed range results. The maximum
RPM is 7,200 rpm and is electronically control-
led. Because of the high engine dynamics, the
maximum RPM with the vehicle stationary is
reduced.
With moisture on the brake disks, the brake
system may be operated dry to prevent noise.
M carbon ceramic brake
General information
The high-performance brake system has per-
forated carbon ceramic brake disks.
Warm-up
Due to properties of the materials used, brak-
ing may be associated with louder function-re-
lated noises, e.g., in the event of an extended
minor brake load or in wet conditions, just be-
fore the vehicle comes to a standstill.
During the warm-up phase, the high-perform-
ance engine has in increased idle speed to
bring the emission control system to operating
temperature.
The function-related noises have no effect on
the performance, operational reliability, and
durability of the brake.
Additional information:
Tachometer, refer to page 168.
Engine oil temperature, refer to page 168.
The effects of moisture and road salt from us-
ing a car wash, dew formation overnight, driv-
ing in rain, etc., may render the braking effect
comparable to that of a conventional brake
system. If necessary, this reduced braking ef-
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