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Fairly confident I saw M2 test mule on PA Turnpike just west of King of Prussia. Was traveling in opposite direction so I couldn't validate quad exhaust, but was clearly a 2-series coupe in full cammo, can't image what else it would be.
Recall the M235i prototype was spotted in NY/NJ. Possible delivery to Woodcliff Lake, headed south to Spartanburg or high humidity testing. Keep your eyes pealed. |
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+1 I was surprised how quickly you adopted to the 1M, when early-on you were leery of the n54 "lag".. and lack of redline. I am sure it was the torque and shorter wheelbase that drew you in, given your style of driving & after seeing many of your skillful drift vids.. That you too, are still looking for the perfect BMW wheelbase. I couldn't land a 1M, but my 135is is not quite right. I have not driven a M235i yet, because I will just wait for the M2 regardless, to feel for myself. Interesting that you perceive the M4 as "heavier" than it is. The car doesn't look <3600lbs to the eye, either. Perhaps it is just the physical size. I hope the M2 is a winner, but I've kinda lost //M-faith along the way. |
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My sentiments exactly. All things being equal, that the M2 is as light as all of its competitors, I want it to have at least as much power as them.
CLA Black rumoured with 400+ HP, Golf R 400, RS3 with god knows what, not to mention the TT 420 that will leave the M2 wondering which way it went. I want the M2 because I believe it will be the most beautiful of all of these cars, (aside from its excellent handling and perfect balance which is expected), but its clear that BMW are leaving plenty of room for a more hardcore version down the road. |
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At the end of your lease, you can still keep your car temporarily once you keep making the payments every month. Reason I said if he was under his max miles is so he won't have to pay any over mileage penalty. I'd check with your dealer if this works for you and you're waiting to get into another model car.
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I really don't care if it's 355, 375 or 400, I'm not skilled enough to use either end of the range to it's full extent. I'd really like to see the car go on a diet, get a good oil system, brakes, LSD, stiffen it up, make the suspension adjustable and let us have a warranty that covers track use. First off, I couldn't tell the difference between 355 & 375 in the seat of my pants and there's probably not many on this board that would hesitate to slap a tune on their M2 and boost the HP from 355 to 400. |
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I would think it would be more than 355hp, the B58 they're going to put in the M235i gives out about 340hp, can't see the M2 only giving out 15hp more unless the M2 is only going to be an M235i with bells on
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355 is more then enough!!
I rather have that bmw is concentrating on getting weight out of the M2. My 1M coupe is fine with 340hp. Imagine a 100kg lighter 1M coupe with 355hp. That would be much better than adding more hp! |
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No official confirmation. Just speculation like this: http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Secret-...-Gran-Turismo/
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I had a tune on my 135i, but ended up taking it off - it never caused me any problems, but I just didn't see a need and it was a PITA re-flashing to factory setting when I went to the dealer. Did you have problems with your tunes? |
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I don't know BMW's policy in this regard. With an M-car, do they automatically kick you to the curb if they find out you've tracked the car? I've seen/heard a lot of forum members here who have good relationships with their service departments, despite the fact that they track their cars. It strikes me that, in practice, there probably isn't much difference between BMW and Chevy in this regard.
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I am all for a lighter stiffer package. I don't think they need to be mutually exclusive. I had a 135i with first the PPK and then a Cobb tune. I still wanted more power. Every time I drive my current e92 M3 I say to myself this motor needs to be in a 2500 pound car. I really think bmw should be getting at least 125 to130 hp/ltr out of a turbo charged motor in an m car. There are lots of other fairly run of the mill cars with that kind of output.
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