[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Artemis

For the record: the leaked bumper of months ago featured indicated a different shape of the headlights housing:

Correct, and I was able to verify that the headlights are indeed different. Just unfortunately cannot discuss more about it

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

Correct, and I was able to verify that the headlights are indeed different. Just unfortunately cannot discuss more about it

I can discuss my deduction; BMWBlog reported that the G87 M2 will have a laser light option, which the 2 Series doesn't currently have and from the spy pics; the DRL appears to be different. The M2's running lights seems to be sloped, whereas, the 2 Series' DRL is more curved.

Wink if I'm on the right track 😉


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[Project_F87]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I can discuss my deduction; BMWBlog reported that the G87 M2 will have a laser light option, which the 2 Series doesn't currently have and from the spy pics; the DRL appears to be different. The M2's running lights seems to be sloped, whereas, the 2 Series' DRL is more curved.

Wink if I'm on the right track 😉


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[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by Poochie

I can discuss my deduction; BMWBlog reported that the G87 M2 will have a laser light option, which the 2 Series doesn't currently have and from the spy pics; the DRL appears to be different. The M2's running lights seems to be sloped, whereas, the 2 Series' DRL is more curved.

Wink if I'm on the right track 😉


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Isn't that the inner part of the light that you circled in the spy car, which is the same slope as the inner part of the 2 series? Not saying the overall shape wont be different, but it's still not clear how the inner lighting will look in the M2's headlight casing based on the latest spy shots.

Also, wish BMW would make the rear lights different than the 2 series also but doesn't appear that will be the case.

[WWM3]

Originally Posted by KevinC

My best buddy has a '15 M4 and I totally agree with those sentiments. I hated that car at first but grew to like it, if not quite love it, over a few years. Allegedly that stuff was fixed quickly but I've never driven/ridden in a later F82. That said, I'd take ANY F82 over the G80/82.

The S55 in the M2c sounds better and the tune is much better IMHO. Much easier to drive in traffic (6mt) than the early M4.

I agree. I much prefer my M2 CS over my F80 (both were 6MT).

My biggest concern with the new M2 is the 6MT. I have heard negative impressions of the G80 6MT and read them from journalists as well. The manual in my M2 isn't perfect, but its a good match for the engine. Further, there is the potential for BMW to lower the output of the 6MT car versus an auto comp version like the G8X. The G87 will need the extra power to compensate for the weight increase, unless weight savings are achieved.

[Game]

Originally Posted by Project_F87

Correct, and I was able to verify that the headlights are indeed different. Just unfortunately cannot discuss more about it

Happy to hear that. Fingers crossed for a more "BMW" DRL.

[KevinC]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Look here for recent pictures.

"Looks FANTASTIC!!!"

- Stevie Wonder

[themk]

I put deposit down last week here is hopping that this car will be better then the last generation hard to imagine how it will not. I was first on list at my local dealer.

[CSBM5]

Originally Posted by WWM3

I agree. I much prefer my M2 CS over my F80 (both were 6MT).

My biggest concern with the new M2 is the 6MT. I have heard negative impressions of the G80 6MT and read them from journalists as well. The manual in my M2 isn't perfect, but its a good match for the engine. Further, there is the potential for BMW to lower the output of the 6MT car versus an auto comp version like the G8X. The G87 will need the extra power to compensate for the weight increase, unless weight savings are achieved.

I assume the G87 M2 will mimic the G8x M3/M4 in that the 6MT will only be available with the base engine tune? Then the M2C and eventually the CS will only come with the slushbox automatic.

[Straight6Dave]

Originally Posted by CSBM5

I assume the G87 M2 will mimic the G8x M3/M4 in that the 6MT will only be available with the base engine tune? Then the M2C and eventually the CS will only come with the slushbox automatic.

I wouldn't be too sure, from what we're seeing the comp is likely going to have less horsepower than even the base M3/M4. In that case, there's really no reason that we won't see a manual version.

Who knows about the CS.

[JustChris]

G87 with MPerformance Parts? I hadn't seen this posted here before but maybe it has been?

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by JustChris

G87 with MPerformance Parts? I hadn't seen this posted here before but maybe it has been?

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that quad pipe cluster before. I wonder if it's real. It doesn't look very BMW-ish.

[EDWYER]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

It doesn't look very BMW-ish.

Agreed.

[derbo]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that quad pipe cluster before. I wonder if it's real. It doesn't look very BMW-ish.

It's the optional M performance on the G8x M3/M4 cars.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by derbo

It's the optional M performance on the G8x M3/M4 cars.

I googled it. Right you are! It's crazy that with all of the BMW events I've attended that I've never seen those pipes.

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen that quad pipe cluster before. I wonder if it's real. It doesn't look very BMW-ish.

Originally Posted by EDWYER

Agreed.

Not sure if you guys are being serious? It's the current design for the G80/2/3 platform MPerformance Exhaust system.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by JustChris

Not sure if you guys are being serious? It's the current design for the G80/2/3 platform MPerformance Exhaust system.

Yeah, I guess I'm a bit out of the loop on the G series. I've just never seen that exhaust in the wild.

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by JustChris

G87 with MPerformance Parts? I hadn't seen this posted here before but maybe it has been?

That spoiler is horrifyingly sad. Subaru, line 1... it wants its style back.

[W///]

Originally Posted by MASHCT

That spoiler is horrifyingly sad. Subaru, line 1... it wants its style back.

Hmmmm

[MASHCT]

Originally Posted by W///

Hmmmm

I don't like it there, either. HATE that style of spoiler. Good on race cars, looks silly on street cars.

[boostm3]

I liked it on the E36.. SO, what do we think of the sound that car makes? Sounds a little sewing machine buzzy and thin if you ask me at least at idle .. Where's the bass? I think the N55 in the OG sounds way better to be honest.

[Artemis]

(source: spotted on March 18, 2022 at Leipzig Airport (Germany) by spotter '335icabrio' - see here and here (Autoblog.nl))