BMW has confirmed that its 2018 GTE contender will be based on the new M8 model, as the German manufacturer ramps up for a dual championship factory GT program next year.
A fully camouflaged, early prototype of the production car (pictured above) was unveiled during a driving event at the Nürburgring on Saturday, ahead of this afternoon’s 24-hour race.
It comes just days after images of the new 8-series concept were released ahead of its formal launch.
“The BMW M8 GTE development program for our Le Mans comeback is in full swing,” said BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt.