What's everyone's reaction to the new 2?

2taCoS · 07-09-2021, 09:49 AM

The new design has some quirks, I think its a natural extension of design language for the 2er from F -> G series. Proportions and head/tail light design feel a little forced, like they are designing for M-badged models instead of slapping an M badge on a BMW.

Is everyone still of the opinion that the G87 will in fact not be more radically designed and align with the G80/2? To me it feels like we are looking at what we all thought would be the M2, so what are they cooking up in Garching so that the G87 gets all the likes?

ASAP · 07-09-2021, 10:17 AM

I said this somewhere else but I think we need to see in the flesh to truly gauge it... it def looks better than the M3 initially did.

What looks real goofy to me are those rear taillights and door handles... again in real life it may be better.

As far as a car, the interior is a huge upgrade... however the weight is just appalling and ultimately it comes down to what sort of dynamics the car will have. Will the M2 be even heavier? Seems Crazy

chris719 · 07-09-2021, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 6CylindersEveryDay

Barf, it looks sort of Dodge to me from the side and back in a bad way: https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/07/08/2...l-life-photos/

I am not the biggest fan of the slab sides. Overall I think it's going to be good in G87 M2 form.

Acetech · 07-09-2021, 11:47 AM

I'm feeling good about it, strong foundation for the next M2. Definitely a more aggressive design than the outgoing f22 2 series.

RPM33 · 07-09-2021, 01:41 PM

The new 2 looks too big.

6CylindersEveryDay · 08-08-2021, 10:02 AM

If this is accurate it solidifies the F87 CS as a modern classic, do not want: https://www.bmwblog.com/2021/08/07/n...etty-accurate/

CarJunkie · 08-08-2021, 11:14 AM

I don't completely hate it….it's not as ugly as the M3/4. (But that isn't saying much)

medphysdave · 08-08-2021, 12:09 PM

It will be interesting to see how the longer hood changes the perception of being able to easily place the car. I find the current length and slope allows me to easily place the nose in both low speed and high speed situations. It was one of the things I didn't like about the f-type.

Tornado1M · 08-13-2021, 02:50 PM

07-09-2021, 09:49 AM	#23
2taCoS Private First Class 279 Rep 114 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (1)	The new design has some quirks, I think its a natural extension of design language for the 2er from F -> G series. Proportions and head/tail light design feel a little forced, like they are designing for M-badged models instead of slapping an M badge on a BMW. Is everyone still of the opinion that the G87 will in fact not be more radically designed and align with the G80/2? To me it feels like we are looking at what we all thought would be the M2, so what are they cooking up in Garching so that the G87 gets all the likes? __________________ '13 F30 335i MSport 6MT - sold '07 E90 325i MSport 6MT - sold '20 F87 M2 CS - AW/6MT/2NH/BLK/PSS
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ASAP Major General 10209 Rep 8,643 Posts Drives: '23 X3 M40i Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I said this somewhere else but I think we need to see in the flesh to truly gauge it... it def looks better than the M3 initially did. What looks real goofy to me are those rear taillights and door handles... again in real life it may be better. As far as a car, the interior is a huge upgrade... however the weight is just appalling and ultimately it comes down to what sort of dynamics the car will have. Will the M2 be even heavier? Seems Crazy __________________ 2 x N54 -> 1 x N55 -> 1 x S55-> 1 x B58
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Acetech Second Lieutenant 219 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 03 M3. 98 M3. 11 1M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I'm feeling good about it, strong foundation for the next M2. Definitely a more aggressive design than the outgoing f22 2 series.
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RPM33 Captain 618 Rep 798 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 CS Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Tampa, FL iTrader: (0)	The new 2 looks too big.
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medphysdave Brigadier General 4610 Rep 4,714 Posts Drives: M2 CS \| 85 of 592 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (3)	It will be interesting to see how the longer hood changes the perception of being able to easily place the car. I find the current length and slope allows me to easily place the nose in both low speed and high speed situations. It was one of the things I didn't like about the f-type. __________________
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