It's marvellously well equipped, with 20in alloy wheels, keyless entry, LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, an excellent infotainment system, a leather-clad interior, a carbonfibre roof and heated seats as just some of the highlights. Optional extras are many and varied, some also being bundled into the several packs you can choose from. 

The M8 uses the same engine as the BMW M5 saloon, but with even higher power and torque outputs: 616bhp and 553lb ft respectively. It's a belter that, despite being turbocharged, responds almost the instant you prod the ‘go’ pedal, with the legs to outrun a DB11 and give your passenger the willies: the coupé hits 0-62mph in just 3.2sec, while the convertible is less than a blink of an eye behind. An eight-speed automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive are standard, but you can set it to rear-wheel drive if you’re feeling bold. Performance upgrades are available, such as a delimited top speed of 189mph (the default is a limited 155mph).