| Year | December 1942 |
| Vehicle Type | [@type] |
| Origin & Designer | [@designer] |
| Numbers Produced | 1.778 |
| Crew | 4 (Commander, Gunner, Loader & Driver) |
| Main Armament | 1 x 75mm L/15.9 M2 or M3 Howitzer |
| Main Armament | [@sponson_traverse] |
| Elevation | -20° to +40° |
| Turret Traverse | 360° (Powered 24°/Sec) |
| Gun Traverse | [@gun_traverse] |
| Gun Mount | [@gun_mounts] |
| Maximum Range | [@maximum_range] |
| Armour Penetration | [@armour_penetration] |
| Gun Sight | [@gun_sight] |
| Secondary Armament | 2 x .50 cal M2HB Heavy Machine Gun (AA Mount) |
| Smoke Discharger | [@smoke_discharger] |
| Ammunition Carried | 46 x 37mm & 400 x .50 cal |
| Height | 2.72m |
| Width | 2.32m |
| Length | 4.98m |
| Combat Weight | 15.700 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 0.42m |
| Fording Depth | 0.91m |
| Trench Crossing | 1.60m |
| Obstacle Clearance | 0.46m |
| Climbing Ability | 31° |
| Radio | SCR 210/510 |
| Armour | Upper Hull Front: 28mm. Lower Hull Front: 44mm. Upper Hull Sides: 28mm. Lower Hull Sides: 25mm. Hull Rear: 25mm. Hull Top: 13mm. Hull Bottom: 9mm. Gun Mantlet: 38mm. Turret Front: 38mm. Turret Sides: 25mm. Turret Rear: 25mm. Turret Top: Open. |
| Engine | Twin Cadillac Series 42 (Petrol) |
| Transmission | 4 Forward & 1 Reverse |
| Maximum Road Range | 100 miles (160 km) |
| Maximum Cross Country Range | 68 miles (110 km) |
| Maximum Water Range | [@maximum_water_range] |
| Maximum Road Speed | 36 mph (58 kph) |
| Maximum Cross Country Speed | 20 mph (32 kph) |
| Maximum Water Speed | [@maximum_water_speed] |
| Variants | [@variants] |
| Notes | Based on the M5 Light Tank, the M8 gave U.S. Armoured units direct fire support. It was issued to Assault Troops located in Recce Squadrons and HQ Units in Tank Companies. They were gradually phased out due to the introduction of the heavier 105mm Howitzer carried on the M4 Sherman. |