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These features prove that the newest M8 is more than worthy of being BMW's flagship sports car.

The BMW M8 Coupe has been produced since 2018 offering surprising performance and features that make it a go-to car for gearheads across the spectrum of car lovers. The 2022 refresh hence had a lot of expectations to meet, and we believe it exceeded them.

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A twin-turbo 4.4-liter V8 engine gives this car some incredible pickup and an array of built-in features make this machine worth its $130,000 sticker price. Like its predecessors, it is one of BMW's highest-performing cars and is almost as racetrack-ready as the M8 GTE.

BMW saw over 7,000 M8s sell in 2021, and 2022 is looking like a good year for these all-wheel-drive sports cars as well. What makes this car so impressive and worth its high price? Let’s review. Here are some of the coolest features that are available in the 2022 BMW M8 Coupe, and what is even better is that most of these great features come standard in the base model.

The 2022 BMW M8 Coupe has a built-in dual exhaust system. Scratch that—it has an adjustable dual exhaust system. With the push of a button, the driver can control the noise output of the exhaust. It can almost be thought of as an electronically controlled muffler.

This means that the driver has total control of how stealthy or how revved up their car may sound when cutting around at top speed. For most cars, this kind of exhaust noise control is handled with an aftermarket mod, for the BMW M8, it is a standard feature.

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“Exclusively designed” are the exact words that BMW uses on their website to advertise the wheels on the 2022 M8 Coupe. The wheels are designed with a double M spoke structure and are mostly aluminum.

They come standard as a sleek black but white and silver are optional colors as well. The car stands on a 119-inch wheelbase.

The car is built with an automatic transmission, which might sound disappointing to fans of manual sports cars, but they should not despair.

The 2022 has an incredible 8-speed transmission fitted with BMW’s Drivelogic technology, meaning the car can be set to manual and that the driver can control and customize the speeds to their own purpose. Few cars save for BMWs performance cars come with such a practical feature.

The 2022 has a few small redesigns but is fairly comparable to its previous versions. However, one key difference is the built-in front air intakes that allow the engine to cool and perform at higher rates. While not significantly noticeable, the car also has endured some slight modifications to the front that reduce drag and help the car reach its max speed faster than previous M8s.

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Let’s step into the BMW M8 for a second to admire their premium all-leather upholstery available in 9 colors, though some are rarer shades and will increase the price.

In addition to the plush seating, the driver and passenger can enjoy an amazing infotainment system which includes a Dowers and Wilkins brand Diamon Surround Sound System, with rear tweeters, bass, and a laundry list of other desirable features that prove how luxurious a BMW really can be. BMW also advertises the car’s interior ambient lighting.

The 2022 M8 Coupe comes with compound brake calipers and behind the black wheels that come standard one can see additional elements of taste and style thanks to the bright red compound brake calipers.

Other colors, like black, are optional, but the red ones are the standard for the base models. The bright red contrasting with the black wheels draws as much attention to the car as its aerodynamic body does. Related: The Best And Worst Shooting Brakes Ever Made

BMW offers a professional driving assistance package standard with any BMW M8. The package includes adaptive cruise control, active collision warning systems, blind-spot monitoring, and an Active Driving Assistant.

The package also includes a front cross-traffic warning system. The car is not only incredibly stylish, it is a very safe choice, provided the driver is also paying attention of course.

Lastly, thanks to the twin-turbocharged V8 engine mentioned earlier, which by the way also has a cross engine exhaust manifold, its aerodynamic body design, the 2022 M8 Coupe is incredibly fast and powerful. It can hit 617 horsepower with 553 lb-ft of torque, and most impressive is its record speed.

The car can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 3 seconds flat! Anyone lucky enough to own one is definitely the envy of many speed demons.

Jimbo is a writer with words in TheThings, Sacramento News and Review, Ariel Chart Journal, and more. Like many a gear head, he grew up holding the flashlight for his mechanic dad.