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It is for its size. As big as the F80/82s are, they are relatively light.
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Sorry the 1M still does it for me. These cars should be even with the power/weight. Can't wait to see it tested against each other. Hopefully they do it right with a manual v manual.
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10-13-2015, 07:06 PM | #29 | |
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- Wheelbase M2 is 1.28" longer - Width M2 is 2" wider - Height M2 is 0.4" shorter
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10-13-2015, 07:15 PM | #31 |
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The EU curb weight for the 1M is exactly the same as for the M2: 1.570kg
Source: http://www.bmw.com/com/de/newvehicle...ata/index.html It's a typo. Should be reversed. |
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Definitely - one of the biggest weak points of the 2er (generally speaking) is the flatness and plain aspect of the rear. This is SO much better - I really like it.
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10-13-2015, 07:19 PM | #34 |
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The M2 will no doubt be a much better car... HOWEVER... I'm disappointed there aren't enough differentiation between the M2 and M235i.
No M mirrors... Interior dash no Alcantara or Leather like M3/M4 and 1M. Seats are just stock seats with blue stitching. There's a lack of differentiation within the cabin. Exterior is definitely wider. But lack of flare, at least in photos anyway, I like the rims, the rear end looks ok, nothing "wow" about it, but who doesn't like quad tips? I think overall, BMW could've done a much better job on the M2. I personally can't justify switching from a M235i to M2... BUT I would get the M2 over the M235i if I was in the market.
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Also, I was thinking, BMW should stop calling it the M235i. It should be the 235i, like all the other series. |
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10-13-2015, 07:31 PM | #37 |
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Been saying that for a while too...the M2 is the real deal...235, not so much...
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I don't know how much this "M2" is a full M car either... I haven't completely read up on specs, but a tuned N55 engine... nothing special about that, what about the chassis? Only read different rear axle from the M3/M4. Put a DCT gearbox in (which the ZF8 is amazingly already), don't know what's so special about the M2... maybe when I drive one I'll say different but at the moment, not so much.
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Wow potential M2 owners are so defensive already and it's only launch day
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I think the M2 looks pretty nice. The front view is definitely a point for the newcomer. The side profile is a tie and the rear view goes to the 1M in my opinion. I wouldn't mind bringing one home to keep Einser Rex company but there is a certain GT3 that keeps calling my name ...
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