[Gatte]

Originally Posted by Paul-Bracq-BMW

I think there are more differences than that ;-)

Those are the major ones. The others are probably minor and hard to discern in a photoshop.

Edit:
4, the top and bottom portion of the lower large intake a little more flatter/straighter.

Very hard to explain these things.

[fullstack]

Originally Posted by f22bub

Based on all I’ve seen on this post, I photoshoped a picture of an regular M2. This is what the M2 Competition will roughly look like I think.

I think the fangs will be narrower and the grill will be larger and joined completely with no gap (unlike the render which is like the existing gap but blacked out to accommodate for a front camera).

[M3_WC]

Originally Posted by 3rdPedalAddict

I think the fangs will be narrower and the grill will be larger and joined completely with no gap (unlike the render which is like the existing gap but blacked out to accommodate for a front camera).

His render of grills look about right. He has it similar to how the F90 M5 grills connects. The leaked images of the 8-series, I think gives a proper idea how grills will look connected.

From 2ertalk

[Al1969]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

His render of grills look about right. He has it similar to how the F90 M5 grills connects. The leaked images of the 8-series, I think gives a proper idea how grills will look connected.

From 2ertalk

Potentially front light could change?

[csbear]

Originally Posted by WAY

Damn the wheels is going to look great!

Good to see BMW continuing with good wheel design. Audi could take a hint from them (see RS3, TTRS, RS5, et al.).

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Gatte

Please do but a couple of changes that you can incorporate:
1, Make the lower large/central intake a little more flatter/straighter and not curved.
2, The 3 slats in the bottom a little less wider.
3, The outer too ends of the grilles a little more like how the leaked picture looks.
That will make it very realistic indeed.��

Originally Posted by Gatte

Those are the major ones. The others are probably minor and hard to discern in a photoshop.
Edit:
4, the top and bottom portion of the lower large intake a little more flatter/straighter.
Very hard to explain these things.

[f22bub]

Originally Posted by Gatte

Those are the major ones. The others are probably minor and hard to discern in a photoshop.

Edit:
4, the top and bottom portion of the lower large intake a little more flatter/straighter.

Very hard to explain these things.

What about this version? I couldn't edit the grilles because it would take to much time but I fixed a few other things I've noticed by looking at the pics. The 'flaps' are much sharper on the leaked image, I tried to re-do that. LCI headlights added as well, some re-done lines and stuff. And the central intake I made it a little flatter & shortened the slats

[chmura]

Originally Posted by M3_WC

His render of grills look about right. He has it similar to how the F90 M5 grills connects. The leaked images of the 8-series, I think gives a proper idea how grills will look connected.

From 2ertalk

This doesnt look bad at all. I thought the kidney touching would look bad, but looks aggressive to me.

[///Mobbin]

I really thought someone would have leaked the whole thing by now, lol.

Come on SCOTT26, early easter gift for us or at least some more easter eggs to get us by!

[Bimm3rM4]

Artemis Do you think the MPE exhaust will be available right away ?

[akkando]

Originally Posted by chmura

This doesnt look bad at all. I thought the kidney touching would look bad, but looks aggressive to me.

If you could invent a computer to look at something and tell if it it's good or bad design, it would calculate that this is a bad looking design.

[fullstack]

Originally Posted by chmura

This doesnt look bad at all. I thought the kidney touching would look bad, but looks aggressive to me.

I think it looks ok because of the black surrounds. Imagine if they were chrome.

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by akkando

If you could invent a computer to look at something and tell if it it's good or bad design, it would calculate that this is a bad looking design.

the desperation in this thread is .... impressive

[Io]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

the desperation in this thread is .... impressive

Some like big black moustaches, others don't... Beauty is a weird subjective thing. But it is undeniable that with this new face, the M2 looks even more like a sport car, see attached image.

[ryem3]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

the desperation in this thread is .... impressive

Second that...

[filet.M2c]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Let's zoom in. Fuzzy, but gets us a rough idea of Hockenheim Silver Metallic + the 788M Y-spoke wheels:



Attachment 1793560

Negative treatment:
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Swung by the dealer today and came across these wheels. Anyone know the model number on these? Thought they were the 404 wheels, but they're not. Sales guy didn't know and couldn't find it stamped anywhere. Based on the images of the comp seen on the track, these appear to be very similar in design. These were 20x9.5 on 275/35/20 tires.

[RBNetEngr]

They sure do look like 404s...

https://www.shopbmwusa.com/PRODUCT/3...L-AND-TIRE-SET

[m20e3087]

Anyone in line for the M2CP get any recent updates from there dealers as far as allocations?

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by m20e3087

Anyone in line for the M2CP get any recent updates from there dealers as far as allocations?

No news here, I think we may have to wait until April 25th at the China auto show. I was just offered 3.5k off on a new 2018 M2. I need to know the 2019 MSRP price to decide which way to go.

[fullstack]

Originally Posted by AlpsRider

No news here, I think we may have to wait until April 25th at the China auto show. I was just offered 3.5k off on a new 2018 M2. I need to know the 2019 MSRP price to decide which way to go.

I am told that i can get a july build by two dealers. One told me that he is guessing about $6000 CAD above current m2 base without the options. I too am deciding if i should just take the deal on a new 2018.

[AlpsRider]

Originally Posted by 3rdPedalAddict

I am told that i can get a july build by two dealers. One told me that he is guessing about $6000 CAD above current m2 base without the options. I too am deciding if i should just take the deal on a new 2018.

That is encouraging news. They must be ramping up the M2 production right after the routine July plant shut down. Now if only my dealer gets one of the earlier allocations... I hope that they will keep the same Executive package option and allow me to just add ventilated seats.

[Rupes]

Originally Posted by Gatte

Very hard to explain these things.

Agreed - how about just posting an actual pic instead of explaining? We won't tell, promise.