Thread: M2 vs Carrera S
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      07-09-2014, 12:14 PM   #28
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Originally Posted by Devon K View Post
While I'd love it if the M2 winds up handling as well and feeling as connected to the road as a Cayman S, I very much doubt it's going to happen. The Porsche starts life off with too many basic physical advantages (significantly less weight, rear weight bias, much lower COG, less mass hanging out beyond its axles, etc.). I recently watched a Top Gear (or was it Evo?) track comparison test of the 1M and the Cayman S, and the S ate the 1M's lunch, at least in terms of it being a better driver's car. Can't see the M2 being that much better unfortunately.
I'd have to disagree with your last statement. At least I hope you're wrong. Lol

If the regular M235i with a limited slip diff is faster (or just as fast) than a 1M and just as good without the makings of M chemistry, I will have to say that a full on M car will be much better.
Look at the performance of a E90 335is vs a E90 M3. Big difference. Or you could look at the performance of a 540 vs an M5. Big difference there again.
What about the 135is vs the 1M, same thing. The M version are much better in every case. Pretty much any regular BMW car compared to an M model there is a significant feel and performance difference so I don't see why the M2 will be any different. At least this is what I'm hoping.

Will it be better than the Cayman S, prob not as it's much more of a car. Will the Porsche eat the M2s lunch? I seriously doubt it.
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