M2 at my work place ready for shipping, weight on scales

SCOTT26 · 01-18-2016, 09:21 PM

Its a European car, so it will be heading for Laguna Seca. Possibly to sit on a plinth, when US Specification cars will be used for the media.

SW19 · 01-18-2016, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Its a European car, so it will be heading for Laguna Seca. Possibly to sit on a plinth, when US Specification cars will be used for the media.

So all of the media reviews will be done at Laguna Seca,this is great news.It is a fantastic track to test a car.

I don't get how this M2 could end up at Laguna Seca,when the OP already showed the shipping destination as being Houston Texas.

M3 Number 86 · 01-19-2016, 10:05 AM

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Well a few things...

1) I am taller than you BTW and I fit in the 2er Coupe no problem, better w/out a moonroof.

2) You might be all upper body. I personally am all legs and have no issues.

3) The seat might have been all jacked up...!

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It's tiny inside. Definitely not in favor for a tall person. Im 6'2 btw

Maybe I exaggerated a bit. But after adjusting the seats to give me that bucket seat feeling. It's doable, but will be impossible for someone other than a toddler to sit behind you. And the seats are electric, so they take forever to move about. Lol.... I want this car!

It's not an IPE sounding beast though like yours

Robin_NL · 01-19-2016, 10:09 AM

3193LBS=1448kg?

That's not exactly heavyweight for a DCT equipped M2!

My 1M weighs more or less the same with 18 inch lighter wheels (wintersetup) than the 19 inch setup and about a quarter of a tank. And with electrical seats.

Does the M2 in this thread have the 'loaded' package incl electric seats?

Cheers
Robin

SliChillax · 01-19-2016, 10:09 AM

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Indeed. That would make it 1450kg, 45kg less than BMWs published figures.

My M235i according to the documents, weighs around 1600 will a full tank. Mine has the sunroof and the 8 speed. It seems to good to be true for the M2 to be around 1400.

nonagon · 01-19-2016, 10:10 AM

That's lighter than expected, no? Should have very decent power to weight and handling.

dmboone25 · 01-19-2016, 10:12 AM

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That weight figure sounds excellent if that's accurate...

Yep - perhaps like the engine is certainly underrated, perhaps BMW is being coy with the weight on purpose.

Tracyis300 · 01-19-2016, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by M3 Number 86

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

Well a few things...

1) I am taller than you BTW and I fit in the 2er Coupe no problem, better w/out a moonroof.

2) You might be all upper body. I personally am all legs and have no issues.

3) The seat might have been all jacked up...!

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

It's tiny inside. Definitely not in favor for a tall person. Im 6'2 btw

Maybe I exaggerated a bit. But after adjusting the seats to give me that bucket seat feeling. It's doable, but will be impossible for someone other than a toddler to sit behind you. And the seats are electric, so they take forever to move about. Lol.... I want this car!

It's not an IPE sounding beast though like yours

but it sure is a PYT (pretty young thang)

BimmerMat135 · 01-19-2016, 10:14 AM

Does the 1870kg total weight include something more than the 650lbs skid? How much gas it has in the fuel tank?

kevinlevrone · 01-19-2016, 10:20 AM

Quite decent weight, I would have expected it to be quite a bit heavier.

BwoodBMW · 01-19-2016, 10:22 AM

What's the difference between "total weight" of 4123 lbs and "net weight"?

V1.47fan · 01-19-2016, 10:33 AM

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Just did the math it's at 3193 lbs
Total weight of skids are exactly 650lbs

No way a DCT equipped M2 weighs 3193 lbs.

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US Curb Weight: 3450 lbs (MT) / 3505 (DCT)For full tech specs see:*BMW M2 Official Thread

The M235i weighs around 3,500lbs, very doubtful the M version will shade that much weight especially a DCT one.

Levente_CSL · 01-19-2016, 10:38 AM

1870 kg? seriously? wtf thats epic fail BMW. so an M3 CSL is half tons lighter?

FilipMPower · 01-19-2016, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

It's tiny inside. Definitely not in favor for a tall person. Im 6'2 btw

No, I dont think so, I am approx. your height, slightly taller, and can fit in the 2 series coupe very well. Now of course, it isn't a 7 series, and I have the seat pushed all they way back and all the way down, so no one could realistically sit behind me, but hey, sometimes you must make a compromise.

Tracyis300 · 01-19-2016, 10:47 AM

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W/// · 01-19-2016, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Levente_CSL

1870 kg? seriously? wtf thats epic fail BMW. so an M3 CSL is half tons lighter?

Did you even read the thread for Pete's sake?

DCC · 01-19-2016, 10:49 AM

Looks like its headed to Houston for the Houston Auto Show that opens on 1/27/16

Tracyis300 · 01-19-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Tracyis300

It's tiny inside. Definitely not in favor for a tall person. Im 6'2 btw

No, I dont think so, I am approx. your height, slightly taller, and can fit in the 2 series coupe very well. Now of course, it isn't a 7 series, and I have the seat pushed all they way back and all the way down, so no one could realistically sit behind me, but hey, sometimes you must make a compromise.

Continue reading my other post, and you will see i over exaggerated a bit!
The seats are still comfortable and there's leg room to move about. Too bad for any backseat drivers though

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jzmundy · 01-19-2016, 10:52 AM

The key here is understanding the difference between the "total" and "net" weight figures.

If the "total weight" of 1870 kgs equals car + skids, then the net weight of the car is 4123 - 650 = 3473 lbs

If the "net weight" of 3843 lbs equals car + skids, then the net weight of the car is 3843 - 650 = 3193 lbs

My opinion? 3473 lbs is much more believable for a DCT-equipped car than 3193 lbs...

M3ichael · 01-19-2016, 10:53 AM

Great pics!

damnitBobby · 01-19-2016, 11:04 AM

lol at the people thinking this car will weigh 3,193 lbs

i bet when the dust settles this car will weigh ~100 lbs less than an M4.. if even that

Canyon Carver · 01-19-2016, 11:09 AM

I don't think I've ever wanted a car so bad in my entire life...what a machine. Thanks so much for sharing these. Can't wait until the dust settles and I can place an order at invoice (not over)...probably be waiting for a while, but it'll be worth it.

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SCOTT26 Major General 5311 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	Its a European car, so it will be heading for Laguna Seca. Possibly to sit on a plinth, when US Specification cars will be used for the media. __________________ The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars...
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	3193LBS=1448kg? That's not exactly heavyweight for a DCT equipped M2! My 1M weighs more or less the same with 18 inch lighter wheels (wintersetup) than the 19 inch setup and about a quarter of a tank. And with electrical seats. Does the M2 in this thread have the 'loaded' package incl electric seats? Cheers Robin
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nonagon Captain 113 Rep 777 Posts Drives: Porsche Cayenne GTS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Arlington VA iTrader: (0)	That's lighter than expected, no? Should have very decent power to weight and handling.
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BimmerMat135 Major 699 Rep 1,447 Posts Drives: E82M/S213 E450 A/T Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Montréal Canada iTrader: (0)	Does the 1870kg total weight include something more than the 650lbs skid? How much gas it has in the fuel tank?
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kevinlevrone Lieutenant 261 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Quite decent weight, I would have expected it to be quite a bit heavier.
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Levente_CSL Banned 196 Rep 283 Posts Drives: bmw m3 csl Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Münich iTrader: (0)	1870 kg? seriously? wtf thats epic fail BMW. so an M3 CSL is half tons lighter?
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jzmundy Major 991 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: F97 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	The key here is understanding the difference between the "total" and "net" weight figures. If the "total weight" of 1870 kgs equals car + skids, then the net weight of the car is 4123 - 650 = 3473 lbs If the "net weight" of 3843 lbs equals car + skids, then the net weight of the car is 3843 - 650 = 3193 lbs My opinion? 3473 lbs is much more believable for a DCT-equipped car than 3193 lbs... __________________ Then - E53, E85, E92, E82, F15, F80, G01 Now - F97, Macan S
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