Making only its second-ever public appearance in the US was the mythical 1-of-1 E31 M8 Prototype at Amelia.

In the early 1990s, in near total secrecy, BMW engineers created the M8 Prototype based on the original 8 Series coupe (E31). After its completion, a single press photo was released with very few details on the car. The M8 Prototype then remained under wraps for nearly two decades – hidden out of sight until 2010.

Official performance testing was never carried out. However, given that the M8 Prototype is powered by a 6.1-liter S70 V12 engine that produced over 630 horsepower (and revved to nearly 8,000 RPM), and has a curb weight of less than 3,200 lbs. thanks to a hood, trunk lid, and doors made of fiberglass, it likely would have comfortably outperformed many of the recognized supercars of the day. Featuring unique Motorsport details inside and out, this fabled and fascinating part of the history of BMW M is not to be missed.

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