[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Let's wait for the M2 test reviews later this Winter. But we may already assume that BMW has properly done its homework.

The 1M got the E9X M3 underpinnings and wasn't particularly lightweight with its 3296 lbs / 1495 kg curb weight. But its compact size was/is an advantage.

Though the M2 (6MT) is 3.46 in / 88 mm longer and 2.01 in / 51 mm wider + got 30 hp more than the 1M, both cars share exactly the same curb weight: 3296 lbs / 1495 kg. I trust that the M2 will also be a blast to drive.

Comparison of figures about size and weight:

BMW 1M

• Length: 172.4 in / 4380 mm | Width: 71.0 in / 1803 mm | Height: 55.9 in / 1420 mm
• Wheelbase: 104.7 in / 2660 mm | Front Track: 60.7 in / 1541 mm | Rear Track: 60.7 in / 1541 mm
• Curb Weight: 3296 lbs / 1495 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3461 lbs / 1570 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)

BMW M235i

• Length: 174.5 in / 4432 mm | Width: 69.8 in / 1774 mm | Height: 55.8 in / 1418 mm
• Wheelbase: 105.9 in / 2690 mm | Front Track: 59.9 in / 1521 mm | Rear Track: 61.3 in / 1556 mm
• EU Curb Weight 6MT: 3373 lbs / 1530 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3538 lbs / 1605 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)
• EU Curb Weight auto: 3406 lbs / 1545 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3571 lbs / 1620 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)
• US Curb Weight (including full fluids and frequently ordered options) 6MT: 3505 lbs / 1590 kg
• US Curb Weight (including full fluids and frequently ordered options) auto: 3535 lbs / 1603 kg

BMW M2

• Length: 175.9 in / 4468 mm | Width: 73.0 in / 1854 mm | Height: 55.5 in / 1410 mm
• Wheelbase: 106.0 in / 2693 mm | Front Track: 62.2 in / 1579 mm | Rear Track: 63.0 in / 1601 mm
• EU Curb Weight 6MT: 3296 lbs / 1495 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3461 lbs / 1570 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)
• EU Curb Weight DCT: 3351 lbs / 1520 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3516 lbs / 1595 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)

BMW E46 M3

• Length: 176.8|176.9 in / 4491|4493 mm | Width: 70.1 in / 1781 mm | Height: 54.0|53.9 in / 1372|1369 mm)
• Wheelbase: 107.5 in / 2730 mm
• Curb weight: 3415 lbs / 1549 kg

BMW F80 M3

• Length: 183.9 in / 4671 mm | Width: 73.9 in / 1877 mm | Height: 56.0 in / 1424 mm
• Wheelbase: 110.7 in / 2812 mm | Front Track: 62.1 in / 1579 mm | Rear Track: 63.1 / 1603 mm
• Weight: 3300 lbs / 1497 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | 3466 lbs / 1572 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)
• US curb weight (including full fluids and frequently ordered options): 6MT: 3530 lbs / 1601 kg | DCT: 3585 lbs / 1626 kg

BMW F82 M4

• Length: 183.9 in / 4671 mm | Width: 73.6 in / 1870 mm | Height: 54.4 in / 1383 mm
• Wheelbase: 110.7 in / 2812 mm | Front track: 62.1 in / 1579 mm | Rear track: 63.1 / 1603 mm
• Weight: 3300 lbs / 1497 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | 3466 lbs / 1572 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)
• US curb weight (including full fluids and frequently ordered options): 6MT: 3530 lbs / 1601 kg | DCT: 3585 lbs / 1626 kg

Throwing in this one just for fun: Porsche Cayman GT4

• Length: 174.7 in / 4438 mm | Width: 71.5 / 1817 mm | Height: 49.8 in / 1266 mm
• Wheelbase: 97.8 in / 2484 mm
• Curb Weight: 2954 lbs / 1340 kg (all fluids / 90% fuel / no driver) | Weight unladen: 3120 lbs / 1415 kg (+ 68 kg driver + 7 kg luggage)

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