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GTP 101: BMW M Hybrid V8’s internal combustion engine
By Marshall Pruett - Jan 26, 2023, 1:51 PM ET

GTP 101: BMW M Hybrid V8’s internal combustion engine

Born from its dominant days in the DTM, BMW's proven V8 engine has been twin turbocharged and readied for endurance competition in IMSA's new WeatherTech SportsCar Championship hybrid GTP class. Take a look at the power behind the BMW M Hybrid V8 which makes its racing debut at the Rolex 24 At Daytona.

Marshall Pruett
Marshall Pruett

The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.

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