BMW M8 F93 Parts

The F93 M8 Competition Gran Coupé is one of those rare Bimmers that doesn't ask you to compromise. Four doors, a back seat that actually fits adults, and a 617-horsepower twin-turbo S63 under the hood - BMW handed us a proper grand touring weapon and somehow made it track-capable straight off the transporter. If you've spent time with the E63 M6 or the F10 M5, you already understand BMW's formula for big-displacement, big-body performance. The F93 takes that formula and rewrites it. This isn't a softened M car with an M badge slapped on for the brochure. The Competition package brings stiffer mounts, recalibrated M xDrive, a more aggressive differential map, and Active M suspension tuning that puts it meaningfully ahead of the standard M8 - which, for the US market, is the only trim worth talking about anyway.

What makes this generation truly special is the S63 in its latest state of tune. The 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8 - a spiritual successor to the beloved S63 found in the F10 M5 and F8x M3/M4's bigger sibling - arrives here with 617 lb-ft of torque and a character that rewards tuning. This isn't a detuned version of something else. BMW built this engine to live in track-day conditions, and the cooling and oiling systems reflect that. The 8-speed M Steptronic is one of the best automatics in the business, and while purists will grumble about the lack of a manual option, once you've felt that gearbox execute a full-throttle upshift, the conversation ends.

The S63 in the F93 responds extremely well to tuning. Stage 1 software from proven names like Bootmod3, MHD (where supported), or a custom Ecumaster/VRSF tune will push you comfortably past 700whp on pump gas with zero hardware changes. That's a testament to how conservatively BMW rates the factory setup. If you're building for the street or occasional track days, a quality tune combined with a high-flow catted or catless downpipe setup is your single highest-ROI move. Check out our Exhaust section for VRSF, Agency Power, and Meisterschaft options specifically fitment-tested for the F93. For those pushing harder, upgraded charge pipes and a quality intercooler kit - VRSF and Mishimoto both have strong F9x M5/M8 fitment kits - prevent the heat soak that starts robbing power on back-to-back pulls.

Known weak points on the platform are well-documented by now. The factory charge pipes are the first thing to address before aggressive tuning - they will blow under boost pressure on a modified tune, and it's an embarrassing failure point on a $140,000 car. Prioritize this before you touch the ECU. The transmission cooler is another area worth upgrading if you're spending real time at the track. The ZF-based 8-speed runs hot under repeated hard use, and an auxiliary cooler buys you meaningful protection. Brake fade is also a real conversation on this platform - the factory iron rotors and pads are adequate for spirited street driving, but a track day will show their limits fast. Explore our full Engine catalog for charge pipe kits, intercoolers, and supporting mods sorted specifically for the S63-powered F9x chassis.

Suspension tuning on the F93 is where things get interesting. The Active M suspension is genuinely good from the factory, but the stock geometry leaves real lap time on the table. A proper alignment with more aggressive front camber is the free win every F93 owner should chase immediately. From there, aftermarket coilovers from KW (the HLS 4 system is a popular choice for cars that need to maintain daily civility) or BC Racing give you ride height and damping control that the OEM system won't. If you're building a dedicated track setup, look into the Eibach or H&R spring options paired with front and rear adjustable sway bars. The F93's longer wheelbase and four-door body actually give it a stability advantage over the F92 coupe at speed - use it. Browse our Suspension section for geometry tools, coilover kits, and alignment specs for the F93 platform.

The daily driver path for the F93 is straightforward: software tune, charge pipes, catted downpipes, and a wheel and tire upgrade. Factory wheels are heavy and the tire spec is conservative. Moving to a forged wheel from Vossen, HRE, or Apex - all brands we carry and trust on this platform - with a stickier 305-wide rear tire will transform the car's response without touching anything mechanical. See the full lineup in our Wheels & Tires section, where we've curated offsets specifically for the F93's wide-body fenders and M xDrive clearance requirements.

For track-focused builds, the conversation expands into big brake kits - AP Racing and Brembo GT systems are the proven choices - aggressive aero, and potentially a full coilover rebuild. The F93's factory carbon fiber roof and available carbon ceramic brakes mean the track kit starts in a good place, but there's significant aero downforce left on the table from the factory. Explore our Body & Aero catalog for front splitter extensions, rear diffuser upgrades, and trunk spoiler options that work with the F93's factory lines without looking bolted-on. This is still a luxury car - the mods should look intentional.

Whether you're hunting canyon roads or chasing consistent lap times at Laguna Seca or VIR, the F93 M8 Competition is one of the most complete starting points BMW has ever given us. The S63 wants to be tuned, the chassis wants real rubber, and the platform is mature enough that the community has already figured out where the gains are. We've done the legwork - use the catalog, ask questions in the forum, and build it right the first time.