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It looks photoshopped, though. The 2 is blurry and looks raised a few more pixels than normal. The CSL text seems sharper.
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Try modifying the car to allow for something wider than 245/265.
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The original M2 got quite a wider track than the M235i: 55mm front and 80mm rear to host M4 suspension components.
Reposting this comment from the past about the Störkantendurchlauf (= collision check) at the BMW Leipzig factory.
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Keep in mind that the infrastructure at the Leipzig factory also plays a key role: prior to building the M2, a 'collision check' through the production facilities was performed (see the picture below: "Störkantendurchlauf" = interfering edges run-through - source: this video (11:21-11:40)).
If an M2 variant fails that test (too wide), it's either back to the drawing board or build the car (partially) elsewhere, or work with 'add-on' body parts. I cannot see BMW restructuring the Leipzig production facility merely for building an M2 variant.
Conclusion: M2 variant fenders can only become as wide as the "Störkantendurchlauf" test allows. Likely there's still some margin compared to the current M2, but it might be getting tight.
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Thanks! Your posts are always informative..
One would assume, that the new plant in Mexico, built with the next generation's model demand in mind, would design a "Störkantendurchlauf" to accommodate a larger track wheelbase.
Especially since a companies like Ford can push out a Mustang with 305 rear tires..
Edit: Never mind, found the answer (Yes!):
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