[Cpdbeemer]

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

Some artificial enhancing to see design and technical details...

Thanks good detail pics.

[PodDoc]

Originally Posted by Nantucket

The M2 looks better from the front and I definitely prefer the 1M from the rear.

Can anyone confirm if the carbon fiber interior trim is exactly the same as the M4?It is hard to tell from the interior pic.

Comparing the pics and videos from various sites with close up pics of the interior to my M3, its not the same carbon fiber trim. Its glossy in the M3/4, whereas in the M2 it appears to be matte, maybe open pore type textured design. Similar to the carbon leather trim in the E92 M3.

[Cpdbeemer]

Originally Posted by F80sport

1M all day..

M2 all night.

[PodDoc]

Originally Posted by vasmir

It's amazing how dated the 1M looks compared to the new M2.

I think BMW hit the ball out of the park with this car... I'd absolutely buy one if I wasn't so in love with my 1M...


Edit: I volunteer to bring my 1M to the first 1M/M2/M3/M4/M5/M6 family shot!

I'd like to be in that shot, ill bring my M3.

[Philipangoo]

The interior dry carbon trim looks identical to M performance interior trim for the F30/F32

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by Papethova

1M looks dated in some of those pictures... wow so dated, but in person or rolling down the street it looks nothing like these images.

No doubt the lower wider M2 looks more aggressive, but IDK that it looks better. Compared to these 1M pics yes, but the 1M I see in my garage looks different to me.

Ill keep my slot at the dealer for now, until I see it in person.... or I may just hold off and wait for the CSL or whatever they are calling it.

Same ! Couldn't have said it better. Keeping my slot as well but really would prefer CSL

[Nahlem]

I think most of us loves the 1M a lot, But it not hard to see if you check engine wise how much better the M2 engine is then the 1M. The 1M will have its spot in history for a reason, It was done under the shortest amount of time and again it was a limited run witch added to the "WoW" factor of the car. The looks well that's i guess every person for them self.

For me when i take a look at the 1 M i see a legend steering at me but i can see it for what it is and meant for its time.

But if i take a step back i can see the 1 Series behind it witch makes me glad but it just shows how little time they had to make the car. And those aggressive rear flares and front flares was more of a addon then sculpted to the body of the car it self.

Example look at the picture bellow the 1M Flares looks like a addon rather then the M2s flares. You can see 1 M original body then comes added on flares for the wider shoes. Now this is subjective some people like this type of looks and some don't but in all honest opinion the M2 looks more worked on and refined then the 1M

The hood of the 1M looks very weak in comparison to the M2 again subjective looks but M2 looks a lot more aggressive then the 1M.



There is a thing called Graduation Goggles its the nostalgic feeling one has about a time of someone/something in their life when it is about to end, even if the time was completely miserable or great but if its great its even harder to let go ;-) Those who knows where this is from you are a legend.

[COChris]

I like the M2 but the 1M is a more timeless sports car design. Can't wait to see Chris Harris review it.

[ORIGIN M.]

No f***ing doubt about it !

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

Same ! Couldn't have said it better. Keeping my slot as well but really would prefer CSL

[Cpdbeemer]

The carbon trim is faux right?

[Bosozoku]

Originally Posted by Cpdbeemer

The carbon trim is faux right?

FWIW it looks almost exactly like the $900+ USD M Performance option for the M235i.
Except that the dashboard insert is CF instead of Alcantara and doesn't say "M Performance."

[JustChris]

I guess 1M values just went up a little?

[Warranty P]

1M looks ugly as sin compared to M2.

WOW

[chaddy74]

agree !

Originally Posted by Warranty P

1M looks ugly as sin compared to M2.

WOW

[ORIGIN M.]

Love them both !!

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Philipangoo

The interior dry carbon trim looks identical to M performance interior trim for the F30/F32

Yup I thought that. Saves a bit of ££ and looks quite nice but its no CF trim from the F8X.

[AtlantaDude]

Originally Posted by den525

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.

I have to agree. I was really hoping BMW would complete the hat trick and really blow it out for this car, it's an M car for christ sakes. But they didn't. I've been waiting for this car for years now and i'm honestly underwhelmed.

I honestly hope everyone who gets one loves it to death. I'm sure it's going to be amazing. But at this price point, the Mustang GT350 has my eye a whole lot more than the M2, and that just feels 100% wrong to say or even mention.

All this wait and I'm more likely to buy a Ford. What the shit?

[CRtoE92]

Originally Posted by Bear From Jax

I have to agree. I was really hoping BMW would complete the hat trick and really blow it out for this car, it's an M car for christ sakes. But they didn't. I've been waiting for this car for years now and i'm honestly underwhelmed.

I honestly hope everyone who gets one loves it to death. I'm sure it's going to be amazing. But at this price point, the Mustang GT350 has my eye a whole lot more than the M2, and that just feels 100% wrong to say or even mention.

All this wait and I'm more likely to buy a Ford. What the shit?

They kinda felt shame putting M badge on M235i so they went ahead and developed this car and they are still missing the point

[chris719]

Originally Posted by Chris The Manx

Yup I thought that. Saves a bit of ££ and looks quite nice but its no CF trim from the F8X.

The only difference is matte or satin clear on the CF vs glossy that I can see anyway. Might show fewer scratches actually.

[1230vani]

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

There are no pics of a manual M2, but from these interior pics there is no M button on the steering wheel... In the PR, you can save steering wheel assistance (and I suppose other features) in the 2 settings offered: COMFORT and SPORT/SPORT+ modes of the Driving Experience Control switch next to the gear lever...

Car is almost perfect visually, there are two minor aesthetic things in my view, the lack of M mirrors are an obvious one but can be (perhaps easily) retrofitted. The bigger thing, LIKE MUCH MORE IMPORTANT FOR ME, is that the dials have an orange color background. I could be wrong but from the official photos it does not look like the background is white. I know it is the original BMW color but M cars had it more special and I really really liked it. I hope I am wrong though...

[Aussie_in_London]

I do like the M2, could see myself owning one but not as in replacing the 1M.

The 1M blew me and many others away and had that 'got to have' appeal, afraid the M2 just doesn't have the same sort of 'must have' about it for me, the 1M's 'old school' looks (blistered arches etc) and basic concept is what keeps my drive alive. The legacy started with the 1M, I hope the M2 continues carrying the flame.

[WAY]

I'm surprised there isn't a M4/M2 comparison yet.