💥🔊 The moment this BMW M Hybrid V8 switches from electric running to its twin-turbo V8 is pure endurance-racing theater. ⠀ BMW designed the hybrid system so the car can run fully electric in situations such as the pit lane, thanks to a separator clutch between the electric and combustion sides of the powertrain. ⠀ Once the V8 fires, the character changes instantly from near-silent prototype to full Hypercar aggression. ⠀ The combustion engine itself is a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, paired with the hybrid system in BMW’s LMDh-based M Hybrid V8. ⠀ It is one of those moments that perfectly shows how modern endurance racing blends electrification with old-school mechanical drama. ⠀ That transition might only last a second, but the sound makes it feel much bigger. ⠀ Would you rather have a completely silent pit-lane launch or hear the V8 fire immediately? ⠀ What are your thoughts? 🤔💭 ⠀ FOLLOW ➡️ for more legendary endurance racing moments! 🤝🏎️ ⠀ ( Media: FIA WEC ) ⠀