[csbear]

Sigh.. I was dead set on this color, but not so sure anymore. Yes, best to see in person under sunlight, etc, etc. But.... I just.... BMW, why not San Marino Blue?

[Potatohead-M2]

Nardo grey rules. You people are crazy

[heavyD^2]

Originally Posted by MR.

Hockenheim Silver - HS... New color, the main communication color.

MR

Gorgeous color.

[GregoryK]

Yep. North American tastes. Black, Silver, Grey or White..... just go for a walk and look.

[qnet]

Yeah, I'm not as much of a fan of the color as I initially was, seeing it like this. I still like it, but not sure I'd get it now. It may be just the color and wheels making it look this way, but the M2C looks less aggressive than the current M2 IMO. The color seems to subdue the look and curbs, and I like the look of the current car better. Would be nice to see those mirrors on the current M2. I'd also really like to see the M2C with the 437M wheels and a different color.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by philisme

It looks more "light blue" on those pictures compared to the pictures of the press release where HS was almost white...

Look at the background of comments in this Bimmerpost forum: it's also light grey, but also looks as if it got a touch of blue in it.

[Bazgab]

I actually like these pictures of the car out in the sunlight, but to be fair I like these "boring" colors like Nardo Grey and Porsche's Chalk color. I also hate traditional silver colors on cars.

[Sideshow]

The main issue is that since this colo(u)r is exclusive to the M2, there's almost no way to see it in person before you order it. You can at least go to a dealer and check out SO on a 240. I guess I'll need to take a trip to one of the big auto shows where it will be.

[Prodigy.]

Like many in this post i am a bit disappointed after seeing these pics of the car, to me it somehow doesn't look quite as aggressive, not sure if it's because of the color or those wheels but looking forward to seeing Sunset Orange with 437M's.

[heavyD^2]

I think the new wheels give the car a more subdued Grand Touring appearance.

[Destroya]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

this is a personal problem.

I can absolutely say that because I agree with you. I also think this is a boring, ugly color. However.. I do understand that MANY people like some of these " cement" / primer color grays.

Some people foam at the mouth over Audi " Nardo grey" and Ferrari " Telesto Grigio" paint. I think it looks horrible. Again.. a personal problem ..


Personally.. the car in the photos.. when viewed from the side with the wheels.. looks like a 228 with OEM (not OE upgrade) wheels to me..

These photos do give one the full impression of the fact that there are three separate radiators involved for cooling..
It also shows how absolutely ugly and horrid the BMW active driving assistant radar/lidar is with how much space it takes up in the front lower air valance.

I do not like that there is no distinction between the kidney grilles on the M2 Comp.. The M5 grille in black would look better than what is on the M2 Comp.

I totally agree the color hides the wheel flares making it look like a 228. Not a good thing.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I think the new wheels give the car a more subdued Grand Touring appearance.

I think these wheels are similar to the 666Ms in that they must be clean and have tire shine for them to “pop”.

Can’t wait to see in person.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by csbear

Sigh.. I was dead set on this color, but not so sure anymore. Yes, best to see in person under sunlight, etc, etc. But.... I just.... BMW, why not San Marino Blue?

I think it’s the lighting...and because the wheels and tires are dirty.

This thing is gonna pop in real life.

[amancuso]

Why does the new grille remind me of a Kia grille?

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

it's like BMW tried to make a silver car appear a very dull gray. I don't even consider it to be SILVER at all.

Thats exactly why I like it, I am not really a fan of silver cars. But very much a fan of colors like Lime Rock Grey, Nardo Grey, etc. So I am very much liking Hockenheim silver.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by Bazgab

I actually like these pictures of the car out in the sunlight, but to be fair I like these "boring" colors like Nardo Grey and Porsche's Chalk color. I also hate traditional silver colors on cars.

+1

[csbear]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

I think it’s the lighting...and because the wheels and tires are dirty.

This thing is gonna pop in real life.

There are pics where I love the color... mainly pics in the sun. So I will hold judgement. Speaking of which I will be moving to Nevada soon, so that Mojave desert sun will definitely help the cause

[stefan]

Colour looks good here! But man did they miss the mark on those wheels. This is the same company that brought us the iconic CSL wheel style. What's going on over there? These look like cheapo brand knockoffs you buy for winter wheels on your beater. In these photos they look brutal.

I wonder what happened to those 2002 homage wheels?

[chmura]

We need to wait. Pictures are taken in Beijing where you can hardly see the sun. Yes the car is outside but you don’t get a accurate representation of the car in natural sunlight in Beijing.

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by chmura

We need to wait. Pictures are taken in Beijing where you can hardly see the sun. Yes the car is outside but you don’t get a accurate representation of the car in natural sunlight in Beijing.

It is going to be like Lime Rock Grey. Until you see it in person, you don't realize how much metallic is in it.

[Yiruna]

They Got Rid Of Mineral Grey For This Garbage?! What The

[ried]

I realize I'm probably in the minority, but those side mirrors look tacky as hell. Why are they supposed to have that awkward extra bit of plastic again?

"Oh, but that makes them REAL M mirrors!"

Neither my '17 M2 or my '07 M Coupe have that goofy shit and I'm glad.