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BMW M8 Best Drift Tune Forza Horizon 5

Today’s Forza Horizon 5 tuning guide looks at the BMW M8 Best Drift Tune. We list the parts and tuning needed to make the tune.

Vehicle Overview

The BMW M8 Competition is a high-performance variant of the BMW 8 Series. It was first introduced in 2018 as a more powerful alternative to the standard M8.

The M8 Competition features a twin-turbocharged V8 engine that produces 625 horsepower and 750 Newton meters of torque.

This allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers per hour in just 3.2 seconds. The M8 Competition also features an upgraded suspension and brakes, as well as unique exterior and interior design elements.

The BMW M8 Competition has its roots in motorsport. In fact, the very first M8s were racing cars that competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1988.

These race cars featured a 5.0-liter V12 engine that produced over 600 horsepower. The M8 Competition follows this tradition of high performance and luxury.

Today, the BMW M8 Competition is one of the most powerful and exclusive cars in the world. It combines incredible performance with sumptuous luxury, making it a truly unique driving experience.

More Horizon 5 Tuning Guides: M8 Competition Drag Tune

Drag Tune Specs

  • Top Speed: 155.9MPH
  • 0-60MPH: 3.026s
  • 0-100MPH: 6.176s

BMW M8 Best Drift Tune – Parts

Add the following parts to make the BMW M8 Best Drift Tune. Copy the parts below. However, we have listed the body parts here. These are optional as they don’t make a difference to the performance of the tune. The body parts are the AC Schnitzer Sport Front Bumper, Stock Rear Wing, AC Rear Bumper, AC Side Skirts, and the AC Street Hood.

  • Engine: Stock
  • Drivetrain: RWD
  • Tire: Drift
  • Front Tire Width: 285mm
  • Rear Tire Width: 285mm
  • Front Track Width: Max
  • Rear Track Width: Max
  • Transmission: Race 6 Speed Transmission
  • Driveline: Race
  • Differential: Drift
  • Spring and Dampers: Drift
  • Front Anti Rollbar: Race
  • Rear Anti Rollbar: Race
  • Chassis Reinforcement Roll Cage: Race
  • Weight Reduction: Race
  • Intake: Race
  • Fuel System: Race
  • Ignition: Race
  • Camshaft: Race
  • Valves: Race
  • Exhaust: Race
  • Displacement: Race
  • Pistons/ Compression: Race
  • Twin Turbo: Race
  • Oil/Cooling: Race
  • Flywheel: Race

Drag Tuning

The following tuning has been applied to make the drift tune. Take it out onto the canyons and test it out for yourself. Let us know in the comment section below if you like it or if you would make any changes.

Tires

  • Front: 38
  • Rear: 25

Gearing

Final Drive: 4.10

  • 1st: 2.24
  • 2nd: 1.64
  • 3rd: 1.28
  • 4th: 1.16
  • 5th: 1.08
  • 6th: 0.98

Alignment

Camber

  • Front: -5.0
  • Rear: -0.5

Toe

  • Front: 0.2
  • Rear: -0.1

Front Caster

  • Angle: 7.0

Antiroll Bars

  • Front: 32
  • Rear: 19.50

Springs

  • Front: 728.1
  • Rear: 504.0

Ride Height

  • Front: 5.6
  • Rear: 5.6

Damping

Rebound Stiffness

  • Front: 10.5
  • Rear: 8.9

Bump Stiffness

  • Front: 3.4
  • Rear: 2.9

Aero

None

Brake

Braking Force

  • Balance: 80%
  • Pressure: 65%

Differential

Front

  • Acceleration: 100%
  • Deceleration: 100%

Summary

This tune was created by JonezN4K. Check out his YT channel sometime.