no controversy to bait the clicks, just straight to the point without fanfare: were I in the market for a luxury GT coupe today, I’d be shopping at a BMW dealership for this car, the M8 Competition.

M8 models get turbocharged 4.4-liter V-8s rated at 523 hp and 617 hp, respectively. The Alpina B8 Gran Coupe has a 612-hp, turbo 4.4-liter V-8. The 8 Series’ competitors include the Lexus LC 500 ...