G-Power Makes A Good Case For A BMW M850i

With the GP-670 performance package, it can outperform an M8 Competition.

One could buy a BMW M8 Competition in a Coupe, Convertible or Gran Coupe form. Or, for a significant amount less, an M850i in any of the three body styles mentioned above. Some might question the difference in performance, which in their standard states is evident. But what if you took an M850i to G-Power and asked them to run their magic? Is that more cost-efficient? Well, the German tuner claims so.

An M8 Competition has 625hp/750Nm from a twin-turbocharged 4.4-litre V8. That engine also does duty in all M850i derivatives, outputting 530hp/750Nm. For the latter, G-Power has two performance packages. The entry-level GP-620 upgrade injects new software and ups the peak output to 620hp/850Nm. Compared to an M8 Competition, it delivers 100Nm more but falls 5hp short.

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The second option is the GP-670. Opting for it ropes in the G-Power sport downpipes, a custom rear muffler and carbon-coated tailpipes. Those and the software trickery raise the output to 670hp/900Nm, 45hp/150Nm more than a BMW M8 in the Competition spec. For the record, G-Power also offers downpipes and rear mufflers in other versions. An optional extra that’s worth considering is increasing the top speed limit. The G-Power-tuned M850i can go faster than 300kmph and thus comes with an upscaled (up to 330kmph) speedometer.

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Besides performance upgrades, G-Power also has visual enhancement options for the BMW M850i. Leading from the front (literally!) is the GP Venturi carbon fibre bonnet, designed in a way that it improves thermal management. Of course, it’s available in various versions and adds to the car’s sporty nature. The bonnet teams up well with the carbon fibre side flaps, rear lip and rear wing (unavailable on the Convertible). Also, there are two design options for the rims: Hurricane RR and Hurricane RS. While the former has two sizes – 20 and 21 inches – the latter is only available in 21 inches.

As you’d expect from G-Power, customisations are also available for the interior. The range includes a sports steering wheel with optional LED shift lights, carbon fibre shift paddles, embroidered mats and a completely reupholstered cabin in leather, Alcantara or other such materials.

So, do you agree that G-Power makes a good case here for the BMW M850i?