More BMW M2 Prototypes Spotted. Testing Tire Sizes and Quad Exhaust

BQTuning · 08-13-2014, 09:47 AM

I hope this thing comes with DCT

Reedomn · 08-13-2014, 09:49 AM

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Originally Posted by pit1

What color is that?

Some kind of grey/blue???...I like it....

e92proper · 08-13-2014, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by BuraQ

I hope this thing comes with DCT

lol I hope it comes manual!! I know dct kills it and is quicker shifting and all that......there is just something beautiful about a manual bmw. so perfect.

Jadar · 08-13-2014, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Wilson

Waiting for this car is going to be agony!

Man tell me about it! My lease is up in June of 15, don't know if I should jump into an M4 then or wait for the M2 which I think will look better...but since deliveries in the US won't start til 2016 that's almost a year without a car

zonka81 · 08-13-2014, 10:23 AM

I really hope BMW does some different styling on the front rather than just slapping the M3/4 styling on it. The M3/4 styling is cool and I love the aggressiveness, but it's a little top busy for me

z19930612 · 08-13-2014, 10:26 AM

So it's a wider M235i with LSD from factory? Also the N55 engine.
1M owners gonna be happy about that

sebaflex · 08-13-2014, 10:33 AM

N55?

greensto · 08-13-2014, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Too bad it won't have the m4 engine. I hate when they neuter cars so as to not compete with the next model up. Porsche does it with the cayman so as to not steal away any 911 sales. This car could have been soooo much better. What we really wanted was a smaller m4. What we are getting is a beefed up 2 series

x2

Dackelone · 08-13-2014, 10:50 AM

@greensto @sebaflex @ssabripo

We already reported that the M2 will be powered by a N55 engine(and not the S55) with around 370 PS.

The M2's engine code is: N55B30T0

Evidence of BMW M2 with N55 turbo 6 cylinder engine
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=953325

sdpauly · 08-13-2014, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

This car could have been soooo much better. What we really wanted was a smaller m4. What we are getting is a beefed up 2 series

x3 QFT

Roundown · 08-13-2014, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Too bad it won't have the m4 engine. I hate when they neuter cars so as to not compete with the next model up. Porsche does it with the cayman so as to not steal away any 911 sales. This car could have been soooo much better. What we really wanted was a smaller m4. What we are getting is a beefed up 2 series

It'll be plenty fast.

I know there's a contingent of folks who wish this thing could beat a GTR w/ FBO on air strip.... but I don't think I'm alone on that I'm most interested in the whole package (and major improvement in chassis/suspension hardware and tuning).

#1 on my dealer's list.

StealYourFace · 08-13-2014, 11:14 AM

Those wheels where on the M3 mule, I love those it's a shame the don't make it to production.

Falafel Combo · 08-13-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Vector Pilot

Prices been mentioned? If attainable, must have!

$54k

mxa121 · 08-13-2014, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by e92proper

I have to admit, the m2 has definitely sparked my interest. however I think it will be a tough sell to the folks on here that are currently rocking an e9x n55 platform. I mean with a good tune and some bolt ons, guys are getting those numbers.......I'm not sure the body styling alone would warrant getting out of an almost perfect e9x (visually IMO) platform. we will see I guess.

You mention power and styling, what about chassis? I recently drove a 2008 M3 back to back with my 335i. The engine is not what won my heart, it was the chassis, handling, feeling. IMO the regular 335i engine inside any M chassis is a golden ticket. The warrantied power boost is icing.

flyga3 · 08-13-2014, 11:49 AM

Schweet!! Can't wait! I hope the price will be descent....

twin fed · 08-13-2014, 11:52 AM

Oh, the wait. Killing me. Maybe BMW will hurry up R&D and get with the production early.

clbmw · 08-13-2014, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by greensto

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Originally Posted by kdiggz

Too bad it won't have the m4 engine. I hate when they neuter cars so as to not compete with the next model up. Porsche does it with the cayman so as to not steal away any 911 sales. This car could have been soooo much better. What we really wanted was a smaller m4. What we are getting is a beefed up 2 series

x2

+1

clbmw · 08-13-2014, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by StealYourFace

Those wheels where on the M3 mule, I love those it's a shame the don't make it to production.

+1

samchoi604 · 08-13-2014, 12:41 PM

I haven't followed development of the M2, but N55 engine for this car sounds weak sauce. They should bring in a beefed up B58, or at the very least, a suped up N54. The M line is getting watered down.

BimmerMeUp · 08-13-2014, 12:59 PM

Can we say at this point if the wheels and tires will be staggered sized, or square all around like the M235i (which regrettably has only 7.5" wide wheels)?

I'd like square, but not crazy expensive 19", and ideally 8" width for better after market options that match OEM (as you must for some kinds of competition). 18 x 8 all around would suit me just fine.

MParallel · 08-13-2014, 12:59 PM

Looking better and better.

Devon K · 08-13-2014, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by pit1

Still, no one curious about that color? I don't recognize it, but love it. Blend between Sparkling Graphite Metallic and Space Grey.

Love it too - sharp blue-grey that looks very sophisticated. It appears to be a bit darker/greyer than the color on the M3 in the photos above but they may be the same shade....

Can't wait to see how it looks on the whole car. Anyone with Photoshop skills want to give that a try?

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