Form follows function: M2 front end design comparo

jstnstr · 09-12-2014, 09:36 PM

That's not bad thanks!

The only bad thing about this car is that it will likely be available right around the same time that there should be some pretty sick deals to be had on an M3. And paying full sticker for an M2 (especially with options) would probably get dangerously close.

pkimM3r · 09-12-2014, 10:05 PM

looks are good but TRUE FUNCTION should mean NO LIMP MODE. i just saw a beautiful 1m coupe which i was following go into limp mode at the track. we were pushing it pretty good in 100F weather and who knows how hot the track was. e90 family sedan m3 was unphased.

this has me worried about the m2 and pretty much all turbo bmws

Bemo · 09-12-2014, 11:04 PM

The hood line has got to go, worst design feature, ever!!!!

Supposedly BWM thinks of the hood having 3 primary purposes:

1. Water management.
2. Safety.
3. Design - it's the single biggest panel that immediately catches the eye, why not try harder and go back to the classic, timeless look of having the hood line above the kidney grills????

I feel better now!

P.S. And what's with the nasal hair-looking metal bars behind the kidney grills? Clean up that mess while fixing the hood line!!!

Pure · 09-13-2014, 06:17 AM

Oh my God!

EzequielR · 09-13-2014, 07:20 AM

I very much enjoyed the M1 front and the design of the M2 front is difficult to picture with the camo wrap, but I am sure it will flow well with the rest of the car. I don't know if it will beat the M1 front when it comes to aesthetics, but if they are heading towards the GT6 look it will definitely blow the M1 out of the water.

Seagull · 09-13-2014, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bemo

The hood line has got to go, worst design feature, ever!!!!

Supposedly BWM thinks of the hood having 3 primary purposes:

1. Water management.
2. Safety.
3. Design - it's the single biggest panel that immediately catches the eye, why not try harder and go back to the classic, timeless look of having the hood line above the kidney grills????

I feel better now!

P.S. And what's with the nasal hair-looking metal bars behind the kidney grills? Clean up that mess while fixing the hood line!!!

I agree with both your annoyances when I got my F30. Unfortunately I don't see things changing as this has proliferated to every model. It's one of those things you will have to decide you can compromise with or not.

Bemo · 09-13-2014, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Seagull

I agree with both your annoyances when I got my F30. Unfortunately I don't see things changing as this has proliferated to every model. It's one of those things you will have to decide you can compromise with or not.

Trust me a BMW fanatic to a fault and will end up in either the M2 or M3 but it doesn't have to mean I do so quietly!

The M3 actually looks good in person due to its lower, wider stance...but it could be better

Jay-K · 09-13-2014, 12:01 PM

this is going to be unreal.

Savory · 09-13-2014, 12:13 PM

The contouring of the front ducting is giving me a pre facelift C63 vibe

If it looks anything like the VGT concept though, have mercy.

sparty744 · 09-13-2014, 12:49 PM

I do really hope that this car is going to be one another true bmw (with no sh*t). I'm aimed to get one if so.
For me even under camo it looks sexy. I would like to buy one newly released piece of "true driving pleasure"

lonestar22 · 09-13-2014, 01:32 PM

now you cant tell me lexus didnt rip this design off bmw

jstnstr · 09-13-2014, 02:36 PM

I don't know I was thinking the front side air dam looked a lot like that of the RS4

vladberca · 09-14-2014, 08:45 AM

This car should be awesome

InTheNightKitchen · 09-14-2014, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jstnstr

I don't know I was thinking the front side air dam looked a lot like that of the RS4

BINGO, was going post this when I first saw the pics but got busy. We can only hope that camo is seriously misleading.

Adem1534 · 09-14-2014, 03:11 PM

Anyone know why this car seems to be lacking fender vents?

Artemis · 09-14-2014, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Anyone know why this car seems to be lacking fender vents?

The camo folks at BMW M have taken care of hiding these. Compare with the 1M test mule of 2010. Don't be misled - the M2 will feature fender vents.

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Seagull · 09-14-2014, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

The camo folks at BMW M have taken care of hiding these. Compare with the 1M test mule of 2010. Don't be misled - the M2 will feature fender vents.

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Agreed. And considering a whole slew of non M cars get these, an actual M car will definitely have this technology. It's such an advertised/integral part of BMW "performance", that it must be included.

Adem1534 · 09-14-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Seagull

Agreed. And considering a whole slew of non M cars get these, an actual M car will definitely have this technology. It's such an advertised/integral part of BMW "performance", that it must be included.

If the fender vents look like the ones on the racing concept, I'll be beyond happy

jstnstr · 09-14-2014, 09:06 PM

Hopefully they are just better than that of the 4 series

Aust350z · 09-14-2014, 09:34 PM

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Fender flares look better on the 1M. More pronounced.

W/// · 09-14-2014, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Aust350z

Fender flares look better on the 1M. More pronounced.

Wouldn't be surprised if they are. Compared the E9x, the fender flares are way more pronounced on M cars these days.

clbmw · 09-16-2014, 04:53 AM

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I think we need full LED head- and taillights also.

Dude, if they're not putting LED turn signals on the 4-series, then they're certainly not putting them on a 2-series.

Even Audi offers LED headlights and rear lights on its A3... There is no excuse now BMW.

It's a fine achievement being the first with laser lights but if the rest of the range has basic lights what's the point...

Even Apple don't make people go back a step in technology every time they release a new model

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