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Originally Posted by jmg
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Originally Posted by domino_z
An amalgam of F8x and m performance catalogue parts
I like the idea but can't help feel it's a bit late in the cycle, not just for m2, but even the s55
This is no 1M
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It's purposefully late in the cycle because it will probably be the swan song for the current generation M2.
Given that the 1M is a parts bin car with a borrowed engine from a Z4 and many M3 components, the M2 certainly exists as a spiritual successor. We have pretty short memories because "purists" derided the 1M for being a non-m car with an M badge. Now it's a classic, but hindsight is 20/20. The M2 is currently the purest traditional M car, and the M2 CS will likely be the best version yet. |
imo the 1M will always be regarded higher as it was conceived by engineers after hours vs m2 cs borne purely by a marketing department
The 1M is also important for purists as it highlighted that M cars can be about a chassis and not need a bespoke motor
End of the day it's fun to discuss and compare, but the market will inevitably decide