G87 M2 at the Essen Motor Show

dtmurf · 12-11-2022, 10:07 AM

I've not been thinking much about the G87 as I just didn't like the front end but I must say, seeing it in person changed my opinion quite bit....quite a lot actually.

I wish they'd just had a standard color as opposed to this 'wrapped' version (under the wrap was Toronto Red).

With the exception of the roof, the Carbon Fiber treatment didn't really do anything for me on the outside however, the carbon bucket seats, while not the easiest to get in and out of, were amazingly comfortable!

Only had my phone with me but took a few pics...

IcewaterPete · 12-12-2022, 12:52 PM

Thanks for posting the pics. It still doesn’t do much for me. I’m looking forward to seeing one in person at some point.

M2C-NLUSA · 12-12-2022, 10:41 PM

Those floating rear calipers. Such a shame….

Al Bundy's Dodge · 12-13-2022, 08:32 AM

Honestly, my biggest exterior aesthetic complaint might be the engine bay. Not a fan of those unsightly strut braces or the general layout. That army green looking color clashes with the TR…and no idea why the TR doesn't extend around to the front instead of that army green color.

Obviously the M2C carbon fiber strut brace is a huge winner. But I also like how clean and well laid out the OG looks in comparison.

///MPhatic · 12-13-2022, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by M2C-NLUSA

Those floating rear calipers. Such a shame….

Agreed. Looks like they've changed the hat to be more like the front as well.

Dream Time. by Andrew Thompson, on Flickr

mssVT98 · 12-13-2022, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

Honestly, my biggest exterior aesthetic complaint might be the engine bay. Not a fan of those unsightly strut braces or the general layout. That army green looking color clashes with the TR…and no idea why the TR doesn't extend around to the front instead of that army green color.

Obviously the M2C carbon fiber strut brace is a huge winner. But I also like how clean and well laid out the OG looks in comparison.

I'm pretty sure that's black under weird lighting, not actual army green. And not to worry... I'm sure there will be a wide selection of aftermarket carbon fiber braces available soon. I can picture a lot of engine bays with CF braces to go along with Eventuri or similar twin CF intakes, and maybe a CF or painted engine cover to top it off.

dtmurf · 12-13-2022, 03:31 PM

A few more pics... optioned as shown, this puppy is only €119,613.03!

BroBacon · 12-13-2022, 07:15 PM

Car still really isn't doing it for me. Potentially this will grow on me like the g80 did, but right now its just mehhhh

dtmurf · 12-13-2022, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BroBacon

Car still really isn't doing it for me. Potentially this will grow on me like the g80 did, but right now its just mehhhh

Same here. Seeing it in real life helps and I like the curved display more than I thought I would but what impressed me most was the carbon buck seat...which I think comes from the M3/M4.

dtmurf · 12-13-2022, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

Honestly, my biggest exterior aesthetic complaint might be the engine bay. Not a fan of those unsightly strut braces or the general layout. That army green looking color clashes with the TR…and no idea why the TR doesn't extend around to the front instead of that army green color.

Obviously the M2C carbon fiber strut brace is a huge winner. But I also like how clean and well laid out the OG looks in comparison.

Agreed however, I think the strut brace is 100% functional. I think the mostly hidden aluminum part of the carbon strut brace is doing 95% of the work! I'm sure the after market is already at work developing a carbon brace option which will no doubt look batter but other that weight savings, will not work better.

StickyPickle · 12-14-2022, 07:30 PM

Getting the front CF air intakes, the rest I can do without

BroBacon · 12-29-2022, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by dtmurf

Same here. Seeing it in real life helps and I like the curved display more than I thought I would but what impressed me most was the carbon buck seat...which I think comes from the M3/M4.

The M2 def needed an interior upgrade, the carbon buckets are super sweet. Will need to pick some up when people start crashing there g series M Cars

On another note your garage list looks like mine

Altra · 12-29-2022, 03:23 PM

Still a hideous beast. People keep saying it looks better in person, nope. It does not. Same deal with the g80, I may be OK with it now, but it's still ugly AF - in person or otherwise.
I may never be ok with the g87 - ESPECIALLY for 100k+

qnet · 12-29-2022, 04:48 PM

Had they just made the kidney grills like the M240i it would look much better IMO.

Altra · 12-29-2022, 05:18 PM

Agreed, it's far too boxy as it is.

m2ss · 12-30-2022, 09:59 AM

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Agreed, it's far too boxy as it is.

Quite true but the upside here is that it makes the F87 look all that much better IMHO...

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