[Pol]

https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/09/18/b...i2Cmf0cWCwHObc

[GimmeanM]

Sport Auto's Hockenheim lap:

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by GimmeanM

Sport Auto's Hockenheim lap:
[VIDEO]

Thanks for the heads-up. Now added to the first post of the dedicated thread.

Also gets us an idea how the M2 CS sounds inside the cabin space when under load.

02:08: gong signal - M2 CS went into 'limp mode' after the hot lap (text that pops up on the screen 02:06-02:10 mentions that the car was running on empty. You hear the sudden power drop (going into limp mode) in the straight line at 02:06).

So hot lap test result: with almost no fuel weight and with a few moments of limp mode right before the finish line.

[JonD]

Looks like it has an alcantara dash insert similar to the M3/4 CS

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by JonD

Looks like it has an alcantara dash insert similar to the M3/4 CS

M4 GTS / M4 CS / M3 CS / M2 CS design language.



M3 CS:


M4 CS:


M4 GTS:

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Also gets us an idea how the M2 CS sounds inside the cabin space when under load.

It sounds like any typical BMW with ASD turned up to 11.. That's probably why BMW doesn't mind allowing it to be posted.

I don't think you can make a proper judgment of its interior sound based on the video, as some the aural feedback gets lost in translation, from mic to speaker.

Cool video nonetheless.

[BroDoze]

Originally Posted by GimmeanM

Sport Auto's Hockenheim lap

How does this time compare to M2C on that track?

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by BroDoze

How does this time compare to M2C on that track?

See the dedicated thread here.

[medphysdave]

I like the CS/GTS touches. I think it spruces up the interior just enough to not focus on the cheap interior.

To be honest though. It my be nice to not have an interior covered in leather for my daughter to put her shoes all over. I never see the shoes touch the glove compartment, but I always have dirt scuffs after she's been in it.

[M2PDX]

Originally Posted by Poochie

It sounds like any typical BMW with ASD turned up to 11.. That's probably why BMW doesn't mind allowing it to be posted.

I don't think you can make a proper judgment of its interior sound based on the video, as some the aural feedback gets lost in translation, from mic to speaker.

Cool video nonetheless.

Yes, and one of the best mods I made to my M2 was REMOVING ASD (fake, generated noise) with the Tecknik harness.

Now I can actually hear what the real car underneath the noise is doing.

Not sure why BMW includes ASD on M Cars.

[Bimmed Out]

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Not sure why BMW includes ASD on M Cars.

To compensate for the outgoing S65 V8 in the E92 M3. But I agree, I'd be happy for them to skip it.

[medphysdave]

I spoke with a longtime BMW scientist that worked on cabin noise cancelling signals. He said that they've had active noise cancelling for quite a while. Is the ASD a culmination of very good noise cancelling requiring the necessity of piping in false sound to engage the user?

Further speculation is that programming out ASD would likely also eliminate the noise cancelling function. Do we know whether there is active noise cancellation, and if there is a way to keep it without the fake engine noise?

In my opinion noise cancellation would be a nice feature on long drives.

[medphysdave]

1206 was spotted at the ring today. Hopefully some video will surface.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...-cs-247031/amp

[Tornado1M]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

1206 was spotted at the ring today. Hopefully some video will surface.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.aut...-cs-247031/amp

This does not look to have the M3/4cs style hood with the vent 🤔

[medphysdave]

I believe someone mentioned that the one in Brussels had hood vents, but may be unique to M2. The one in these photos kinda looks like a hybrid between M4CS and mperformance. It's really hard to tell with the camo. For a while I was convinced I was seeing rear brake duct vents in rear fenders.

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

This does not look to have the M3/4cs style hood with the vent ��

C'mon Artemis .....I'll try to channel you bait.... You can see the fire through this jackolanterns nose, or nope, just a pumpkin???

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by medphysdave

C'mon Artemis .....I'll try to channel you bait.... You can see the fire through this jackolanterns nose, or nope, just a pumpkin???

Darth Vader has specific needs...


...unlike Stormtroopers.

[DDS2015]

Originally Posted by Artemis

See the dedicated thread here.

We should be hearing something official from BMW soon I'd think.

Rumours have indicated an LA auto show reveal which is approximately one month away.

If I recall correctly, they usually do the web-launch several weeks prior to the auto show.

Any thoughts?

[lax01]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

So Las Vegas then?

I've seen the latest press releases for the LA Auto Show and I see they are mentioning BMW as a world premiere but not saying what is actually premiering

https://automobilityla.com/automobil...-show-history/

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by lax01

I've seen the latest press releases for the LA Auto Show and I see they are mentioning BMW as a world premiere but not saying what is actually premiering

L.A. got some CookieS for petrolheads.

[Tornado1M]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Darth Vader has specific needs...
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...unlike Stormtroopers.
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Is that a fixed wing on that last pic of an M2cs???

Could that be possible???

🤔

[medphysdave]

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

Is that a fixed wing on that last pic of an M2cs???

Could that be possible???

🤔

That's the race car and potential base for the CSL. No CookieS here. Word to ya motha.