[Saphirschwarz]

Originally Posted by Karmic Man

This M2C is going to be much faster. That 0.1 advantage on 0-62mph/0-100km/h really don't tell the full story of the S55's vigour

I think The M2 never achieved 0-100 in 4.3 to begin with. The best i could find is a 4.7, so 0.5 faster sounds right!

[allthatisntnow]

Don't think I've seen this asked yet:

Does the M2C use the new M specific steel drive shaft that is replacing the phased out CFRP one in the M3 M4?

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by allthatisntnow

Don't think I've seen this asked yet:

Does the M2C use the new M specific steel drive shaft that is replacing the phased out CFRP one in the M3 M4?

I think the answer is yes - because they stopped using the CF version in all variations of the M3/4 except the CS of each....

[allthatisntnow]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I think the answer is yes - because they stopped using the CF version in all variations of the M3/4 except the CS of each....

Yeah, I'm betting on yes too. Just unsure as to whether they kept the item that was used on the LCI. Can't imagine it wouldn't be able to handle the S55...at least on stock tune and could be a potential cost saving measure.

[Tag]

Originally Posted by thedge9

If this is been asked already my apologies...

BMWs press release for the new car states that there will be a particulate filter in order for the new European requirements for admissions to be met by the S 55. This issue led to the demise of the M3, and the M5 50 I production had to be paused in Europe in order for her to comply by adding the particulate filter.

It would be interesting to know if BMW is going to have particulate filters on all production cars. In other words will they be left off the cars produced for the US given the fact that they are not required for our emission standards?

+1

Due to the WLTP regulation cars are being fitted with Otto Particulate Filters (OPF).

Q: Are OPF's being fitted to all M2c cars regardless of their destined market/region (i.e. USA)?

[Lotus99]

Originally Posted by Tag

+1

Due to the WLTP regulation cars are being fitted with Otto Particulate Filters (OPF).

Q: Are OPF's being fitted to all M2c cars regardless of their destined market/region (i.e. USA)?

Excuse the noob question on this, but where are these filters located? And do they restrict power like regular catted DP's?

Are they like cats and can be replaced with hi flo / nothing, Similar to how some people taking out cats by going with catless DP's?

[M-Pilot]

Tag

As another member pointed out in a different thread, there are conflicting weight figures across the web. On BMW Belgium's website, the weight of outgoing M2 is reported as 1570kg 6MT [1595kg DCT] while the weight of M2C is reported as 1550kg 6MT [1575kg DCT]. It'd be good to know if this is some sort of typo.

[Remonster]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Beijing World Premiere Teaser.

Shanghai.

Did you bring enough tea to sip on for the next few hours?

The picture you posted in the other thread of the M2 Competition in front of the orange container truck looks AMAZING. Hockenheim Silver looks perfect!

[Tag]

Originally Posted by Remonster

Did you bring enough tea to sip on for the next few hours?

The picture you posted in the other thread of the M2 Competition in front of the orange container truck looks AMAZING. Hockenheim Silver looks perfect!

HS in this pic reminds me of two things, primer as has been already pointed out and it also looks like the bare plastic model planes I use to build as a kid prior to painting them. Would love to see it in more pics outside to rule out objects reflecting off it changing it's hue.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Tag

• Is the engine oil cooler located underneath the engine as found on the M3/4?

Answer: Yes

It is the exact same cooling setup as the M3/M4.


See here, there is a see-thru picture of cooling setup.
https://www.bmw.de/de/neufahrzeuge/m...nen-blick.html

[Remonster]

I would like to know which suspension joints have been replaced with balljoints. I'm also curious to know if there is any variable redline / shift light feature like the F8x M3/M4 have. The M2s never had this in either pre- or post- LCI gauges and it's a small thing I would miss vs the M3.

Originally Posted by Tag

HS in this pic reminds me of two things, primer as has been already pointed out and it also looks like the bare plastic model planes I use to build as a kid prior to painting them. Would love to see it in more pics outside to rule out objects reflecting off it changing it's hue.

Yeah, it does have that same look to it but I am personally a big fan. Since we've seen the same paint in different pictures / lighting conditions ranging from this flat primer look all the way to almost Mineral White (glossy and highly metallic), I think it's a real winner.

I have always loved the way the M2 looks in black so I'm not sure if I'll end up ordering mine in HS or BSM. Mineral Gray would have been in my top 3 choices as well but BMW was nice enough to make my choice a little bit easier...

[Lotus99]

Originally Posted by Remonster

Yeah, it does have that same look to it but I am personally a big fan. Since we've seen the same paint in different pictures / lighting conditions ranging from this flat primer look all the way to almost Mineral White (glossy and highly metallic), I think it's a real winner.

I have always loved the way the M2 looks in black so I'm not sure if I'll end up ordering mine in HS or BSM. Mineral Gray would have been in my top 3 choices as well but BMW was nice enough to make my choice a little bit easier...

I am totally conflicted what colour to order… I have had black cars 20 years in a row now, so I think I'm due for a change. To me, Blue and orange are too bright, for a DD that I will probably keep 5 to 8 years. Black's out. White, I think would be awesome when you add some black features to it. But I wonder if it's the right colour for a sexy sports car...

Which brings me then to HS, By process of elimination… I have always thought plan silver is way too boring, so if this in fact has some grey in it, that would be a good thing IMO.

[AlpsRider]

There is no way to make a real judgement with metallic paint until you see it in person which is problematic in this situation. I ordered my M235 with MW/Coral/black. Even though I'd seen MW on other BMWs, after my order I had buyers remorse. All I can say is that everyone loves MW on my car, including me. It doesn't look pearl at all, it's light silver and white. Across the parking lot in the evening it looks mat silver. It shows the lines of the car with shadows almost all the time. I think HS could be like MW only darker. MW haters gonna hate. :-)

[Tag]

SCOTT26,

Any luck getting answers to some of the questions in this thread?

[Remonster]

Originally Posted by Lotus99

I am totally conflicted what colour to order… I have had black cars 20 years in a row now, so I think I'm due for a change. To me, Blue and orange are too bright, for a DD that I will probably keep 5 to 8 years. Black's out. White, I think would be awesome when you add some black features to it. But I wonder if it's the right colour for a sexy sports car...

Which brings me then to HS, By process of elimination… I have always thought plan silver is way too boring, so if this in fact has some grey in it, that would be a good thing IMO.

I want to see how Hockenheim Silver looks in person, the M2 is one of those cars that looks so much more mean and badass in the real world than it typically does in photos and I want to see how this color accentuates or hides its various lines. I already know the M2 is a real winner in black so that's my safe choice.

[chris719]

Originally Posted by Remonster

I want to see how Hockenheim Silver looks in person, the M2 is one of those cars that looks so much more mean and badass in the real world than it typically does in photos and I want to see how this color accentuates or hides its various lines. I already know the M2 is a real winner in black so that's my safe choice.

What is weird is that I think the M4 looks worst in black but somehow the M2 looks great in it despite it "hiding the lines". Same thing with MG. LBB hides the flares the most, to me, for some reason but I still like it best.