BMW M8 GTE

A front-engined BMW GTE: planted when slowed properly, with turbo torque that will move the rear if you hurry the exit.

Straight-line braking, one rotation, then torque as the wheel opens.

Symptoms this car reads differently

Pushes on entry

Front-engine push from excess speed. Brake earlier.

Snaps on exit

Turbo V8. Feed it with steering angle.

Falls off over the stint

Rear tyres on long runs. Patience early.

What this car's answers lean on

Compared with other GTE cars

1. Differential and engine braking used more than on most cars like it
2. Braking system — bias, ABS, pressure
3. Anti-roll bars used more than on most cars like it
4. Free changes — driving, not setup
5. Tyre pressures
6. In-car driver aids and gearing
7. Damper clicks

What you cannot change on this car

• The differential is fixed on this car.
• This car has no adjustable ABS level.
• No third spring on this car.