[The Prodigy]

As I grew up in Bavaria and almost spend my whole life here I have a bunch of friends who work for BMW or a bunch of friends who have a bunch of friends who work for BMW.

Yesterday a friend of mine posted a picture on FB with a M2.

I texted him and he told me that he and his friend (works for BMW) have a M2 (Werkstestwagen) for a few days. It is one of those (mineral grey) who was posted here before (according to the number plate). He sent me a bunch of pics, but I cannot share them, sorry guys.

What I want to share with you is their experience on the autobahn. (He owns a 997 Carrera).

It's way more aggressive than his Porsche with lots of power. He said "it drives like a mean cannonball". He finds it too aggressive for his taste which is a good thing for me. The sound was awesome and the rev matching pretty nice (they had the manual). It still pullls very strong while accelerating from 210km/h to 250km/h (around 130mph - 160mph)

And now the worst thing:

They wanted to pick me up for a ride today but I'm in Düsseldorf for a week.

[F1zbo]

Wow, I feel for you
At the same time the impressions from your friend makes me want to have my M2 delivered yesterday
The straight line speed seems good enough

Can´t wait to see all the professioanal reviews coming out in February.

[Benzima]

Thanks for sharing your missed opportunity. We will have plenty of reviews in the weeks to come until we receive our own cars!

[Nine Lives]

Originally Posted by The Prodigy

It's way more aggressive than his Porsche with lots of power. He said "it drives like a mean cannonball". He finds it too aggressive for his taste which is a good thing for me. The sound was awesome and the rev matching pretty nice (they had the manual). It still pullls very strong while accelerating from 210km/h to 250km/h (around 130mph - 160mph)

Fantastic !

It makes me think BMW may have downplayed the M2's power so as to avoid stepping on the F80/82's toes.Can't wait to see what they they make on the dyno.

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by The Prodigy

What I want to share with you is their experience on the autobahn. (He owns a 997 Carrera).

It's way more aggressive than his Porsche with lots of power. He said "it drives like a mean cannonball". He finds it too aggressive for his taste which is a good thing for me. The sound was awesome and the rev matching pretty nice (they had the manual). It still pullls very strong while accelerating from 210km/h to 250km/h (around 130mph - 160mph)

Yikes.. That doesn't sound like a good daily driver! It does sound fun though.

[Romo]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Yikes.. That doesn't sound like a good daily driver! It does sound fun though.

It will be a perfect DD....like all ///M`s, that is what they are famous for.

There`s quite some heritage I would say.

[Romo]

Originally Posted by Nine Lives

Fantastic !

It makes me think BMW may have downplayed the M2's power so as to avoid stepping on the F80/82's toes.Can't wait to see what they they make on the dyno.

Me too !!

As always the numbers will be underrated, I wouldn`t be surprised if the M2 makes somewhere about 400 horses.

1M 340 HP, Dyno 370-375 HP average
M3-4 430 HP, Dyno 470 HP (?) I`m not sure about this one, but far more than 430

M2 370 HP........Dyno ??

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by Romo

It will be a perfect DD....like all ///M`s, that is what they are famous for.

There`s quite some heritage I would say.

Good to hear. That's what I need!

[Romo]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Good to hear. That's what I need!

Well, I used to own a E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 1M, all perfectly DD, I have no doubt what so ever to know how the M2 will be as DD.

PERFECT........

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by Romo

Well, I used to own a E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 1M, all perfectly DD, I have no doubt what so ever to know how the M2 will be as DD.

PERFECT........

I'm a first time buyer, long time lurker. An M car has been on my bucket list for a long time.

[Romo]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

I'm a first time buyer, long time lurker. An M car has been on my bucket list for a long time.

Be advised;

///M is addictive.........

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Nine Lives

It makes me think BMW may have downplayed the M2's power so as to avoid stepping on the F80/82's toes.Can't wait to see what they they make on the dyno.

Originally Posted by Romo

As always the numbers will be underrated, I wouldn`t be surprised if the M2 makes somewhere about 400 horses.

When the official "370hp" was leaked last year, some were surprised, as initially a 380 to 385hp figure rumor floated.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by Artemis

When the official "370hp" was leaked last year, some were surprised, as initially a 380 to 385hp figure rumor floated.

I wonder if a simple tune will push the car over 400hp?

Too bad the exterior colors aren't configurable as I would have otherwise considered it. I know that color isn't everything but I gotta get the Fire Orange obsession out of my system...

Good luck with your order and looking forward to reading about your driving impressions and seeing some well-executed donuts!

[swilliams]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

Yikes.. That doesn't sound like a good daily driver! It does sound fun though.

If you want a soft car you don't buy an M!

"A good DD" for the majority of drivers would be a terrible M car for enthusiasts.

[Reedomn]

Originally Posted by swilliams

If you want a soft car you don't buy an M!

"A good DD" for the majority of drivers would be a terrible M car for enthusiasts.

^^this

[-JLT-]

Originally Posted by Bemo

I wonder if a simple tune will push the car over 400hp?

Too bad the exterior colors aren't configurable as I would have otherwise considered it. I know that color isn't everything but I gotta get the Fire Orange obsession out of my system...

Good luck with your order and looking forward to reading about your driving impressions and seeing some well-executed donuts!

wrap

[3tekcorps]

Originally Posted by swilliams

If you want a soft car you don't buy an M!

"A good DD" for the majority of drivers would be a terrible M car for enthusiasts.

It's all relative. I took a 1M for a spin and it seemed fine. I only spent 15 minutes in it though.

[Corinne]

I just hope the suspension is as hard as nails and body roll is zero and that the convertible gets announced soon coz the money is burning a hole in my pocket

[RaceCarDriver]

Originally Posted by Romo

Well, I used to own a E46 M3, E92 M3, E82 1M, all perfectly DD, I have no doubt what so ever to know how the M2 will be as DD.

PERFECT........

me too, had a E46 M3 and E90 M3's as daily. I still have my 1M as a weekend car. The M2 will be my new daily.

[Romo]

Originally Posted by Artemis

When the official "370hp" was leaked last year, some were surprised, as initially a 380 to 385hp figure rumor floated.

Is it fair to assume that ///M cars are, let`s say, about 10% underrated?

It is an well educated guess based on 1M and M3-4 dyno ratings (FWIW off course)

That would predict around 400HP for the M2

But maybe I`m to optimistic?

[Romo]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

It's all relative. I took a 1M for a spin and it seemed fine. I only spent 15 minutes in it though.

Well, I did it in less than 10 minutes......

Came from the E92 M3, test drove the 1M, the difference in feel was indescribable, the rest is history......

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by 3tekcorps

It's all relative. I took a 1M for a spin and it seemed fine. I only spent 15 minutes in it though.

Originally Posted by Romo

Well, I did it in less than 10 minutes......
Came from the E92 M3, test drove the 1M, the difference in feel was indescribable, the rest is history......

1M: ordered with zero minutes test drive + never seen the car in the flesh. I trusted that the folks at BMW M had done their homework properly (and they delivered).

M2: idem.