G87 M2 new spy pictures

Stunad · 01-13-2022, 05:48 AM

The "China" bumper leaks seem to be accurate. Sadly to say. I'm not a fan.

I had to see it to believe it...

https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1844099

zellatc · 01-13-2022, 07:43 AM

Oh nein, the boxy bumper is a reality

JTO24 · 01-13-2022, 08:36 AM

I'm a G80 owner so take this with a grain of salt but I'm not hating it... loving how wide it is!

Al Bundy's Dodge · 01-13-2022, 08:50 AM

As always I'll wait to see the final product unveiled before judging, but this looks promising to me.

spidy512 · 01-13-2022, 09:24 AM

ooohhfff.

I too will wait to pass final judgement, but seeing it now, I just not sure.

The whole mess below the kidneys looks busy to me. I get the camo is exagerating a place that will eventually be black and not as eye catching. But still. Lots of odd angles, etc.

And i am not sure about the hood to fender transition. It seems rather steep and long. I can't place the similarities. Maybe a e60 M5? but with odd, square kidneys?

Anyway, I do like the stance. And they will sell tons of them.

(Puts on flame suite) I wish they would come with the new Mxdrive....

josh

ScullyD · 01-13-2022, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Al Bundy's Dodge

As always I'll wait to see the final product unveiled before judging, but this looks promising to me.

Yeah lets be optimistic. I'm excited to be honest, there are almost no new ICE manual sports cars still coming down the pipeline. Basically just the Lotus Emira and this, and the Emira is going to be a tough ownership proposition (Lotus's always are).

This could be the last ICE driver's car, lets be a bit more upbeat since the grill is sort of normal.

WedgeSalad · 01-13-2022, 10:55 AM

I think the front works well, still holding out for the rear end and making the taillights look good though

akkando · 01-13-2022, 11:49 AM

Well at least it still has fenders. It would be hilarious if the base model had less power than the outgoing model and weighed like 300+ more pounds! This thing is only supposed to have around 400 HP? That's weak. My guess is 415 with power that goes flat from 5k to 7.2k.

Tag · 01-13-2022, 11:51 AM

I'm starting to like the new front, especially seeing it now with less camo. It looks really wide and aggressive. I've started to view the older sharp angles of the lower bumper on older models as getting a bit long in the tooth. It's time for a change, so long as it's done right. You can even see a splitter in the pics.

I'm surprised it has a power dome, thought for sure it was going to get the double hood scoops like the G80/2 to differentiate it from the G42. The only let down I see is it looks like it gets the same wimpy taillights that the G42 has. IMO they are too small in horizontal length for the G42 which is already a decently wide car. They will look even more pathetic on the G87.

Tag · 01-13-2022, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by akkando

Well at least it still has fenders. It would be hilarious if the base model had less power than the outgoing model and weighed like 300+ more pounds! This thing is only supposed to have around 400 HP? That's weak. My guess is 415 with power that goes flat from 5k to 7.2k.

It's been confirmed that it will get 455hp.

Quote:

G87 power output: 455hp. RWD confirmed.

Source: Future BMW model information

ScullyD · 01-13-2022, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

It's been confirmed that it will get 455hp.

Source: Future BMW model information

Autoexpress last month said 400 in base mode, 430 in M2C. So we'll have to see what is right. BMW is not making a new manual transmission, so if they want the CS or CSLs to be manual, the most HP those will make will be 473. Very possible the car will be like:

base: 400
comp: 430
CS: 455
CSL: 473

Torque will be limited to 406 in all cases.

Tag · 01-13-2022, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Autoexpress last month said 400 in base mode, 430 in M2C. So we'll have to see what is right. BMW is not making a new manual transmission, so if they want the CS or CSLs to be manual, the most HP those will make will be 473. Very possible the car will be like:

base: 400
comp: 430
CS: 455
CSL: 473

ynguldyn has an impeccable record for being accurate, he's proven so time and time again. I'd trust what he posts over any car publication.

ScullyD · 01-13-2022, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScullyD

Autoexpress last month said 400 in base mode, 430 in M2C. So we'll have to see what is right. BMW is not making a new manual transmission, so if they want the CS or CSLs to be manual, the most HP those will make will be 473. Very possible the car will be like:

base: 400
comp: 430
CS: 455
CSL: 473

ynguldyn has an impeccable record for being accurate, he's proven so time and time again. I'd trust what he posts over any car publication.

Yeah then maybe it will be like

Based: 430
Comp: 455
CS: 473
CSL: ? (Automatic transmission only)

akkando · 01-13-2022, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tag

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

Well at least it still has fenders. It would be hilarious if the base model had less power than the outgoing model and weighed like 300+ more pounds! This thing is only supposed to have around 400 HP? That's weak. My guess is 415 with power that goes flat from 5k to 7.2k.

It's been confirmed that it will get 455hp.

Quote:

G87 power output: 455hp. RWD confirmed.

Source: Future BMW model information

That could be the power for the CSL or similar. It's unclear if that's the base output.

ScullyD · 01-13-2022, 12:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akkando

That could be the power for the CSL or similar. It's unclear if that's the base output.

its reasonable to assume the CSL, if it has big power, will be automatic. The manual M2 won't have more power than the manual M3/M4, just cause BMW will not develop a new manual gearbox.

M Fifty · 01-13-2022, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stunad

The "China" bumper leaks seem to accurate. Sadly to say. I'm not a fan.

Appears to be from an older Chrysler?

Edit: Sorry, no: Dodge Caliber...

IndyMike · 01-13-2022, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by M Fifty

Appears to be from an older Chrysler?

Edit: Sorry, no: Dodge Caliber...

Since the last model year for that make was 2012, it should probably be called the Dodge ExCaliber now that it has lost its place on the round table

GregW / Oregon · 01-13-2022, 06:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stunad

The "China" bumper leaks seem to accurate. Sadly to say. I'm not a fan.

Me, either, but still better than the G80/82 schnoz.

ShortSides · 01-13-2022, 06:36 PM

Yuckies

DanG · 01-13-2022, 07:46 PM

Good thing I am planning to keep my M2 long term.

IcewaterPete · 01-13-2022, 07:49 PM

I’m holding judgment until I see it without camo and hear what the size and weight come in at.

IcewaterPete · 01-13-2022, 07:52 PM

I've gotta add that I have been hoping for some amazing 50th anniversary M models, but this design direction has me losing interest fast.

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Tag this is the way 18367 Rep 8,565 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	I'm starting to like the new front, especially seeing it now with less camo. It looks really wide and aggressive. I've started to view the older sharp angles of the lower bumper on older models as getting a bit long in the tooth. It's time for a change, so long as it's done right. You can even see a splitter in the pics. I'm surprised it has a power dome, thought for sure it was going to get the double hood scoops like the G80/2 to differentiate it from the G42. The only let down I see is it looks like it gets the same wimpy taillights that the G42 has. IMO they are too small in horizontal length for the G42 which is already a decently wide car. They will look even more pathetic on the G87.
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