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It’s almost a shame how quickly
                                                                                     speed is built—because the
                                                                                     M8 is stunning to behold when
                                                                                     at rest. The dramatic roofline
                                                                                     makes it more sleek than
                                                                                     nearly anything on the road
                                                                                     this side of $500,000. The long
                                                                                     wheelbase and short front and
                                                                                     rear overhangs trick the eye into
                                                                                     perceiving the car as smaller
                                                                                     and more taut than it is. With
                                                                                     the top lowered, the acute angle
                                                                                     of the windshield boldly makes
                                                                                     its presence known. The balance
                                                                                     inherent to the design reveals
                                                                                     itself the longer one admires the
                                                                                     M8 Convertible’s figure.

                                                                                     While the M8 will happily
                                                                                     attack every inch of pavement
                                                                                     in whichever direction it is
                                                                                     pointed, it also excels at more
                                                                                     sane speeds. This is largely due
                                                                                     to the aforementioned seats.
                                                                                     The nearinfinite adjustability
                                                                                     combined with the intricate
                                                                                     diamond-stitched leather make
                                                                                     them plush and supportive
                                                                                     in equal measure. Despite the
                                                                                     freight train-like thrust and drop-
                                                                                     dead gorgeous looks, these seats
                                                                                     are perhaps the pinnacle of the
                                                                                     excellence that the M8 offers.
           The 2020 BMW M8 Convertible starts
           at $142,500, and is now available for test                                Of course, being able to drop the
           drives at Braman BMW West Palm Beach                                      top at will is a close second.
           and Braman BMW Jupiter.































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