Top Gear Performance Car of the Year - Chris Harris M2 Competition review (trailer)

///M TOWN · 10-12-2018, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jono2112

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Originally Posted by eDrive

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Originally Posted by bri1042

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Originally Posted by swifty

Isn't the current 2 series wider than the E46?

Just give us a 4 door version.

The M2C is 4.5 inches wider and the same length. The standard 2 is an inch shorter and 1.5 inches wider than an E46. The old 3 really did become the 2.

Actually the old 1er became the 2er.

The good news for those who want a smaller 4 door is the 2er Gran Coupe is coming.

But is the 2er grand coupe front wheel drive?

Unfortunately that's the word.

If BMW offers it in full electric at some point that problem can be easily solved.

Robin_NL · 10-16-2018, 11:45 PM

So Alpine was #1 in TG COTY this year.
I read some reviews about it, saw some tests.

I wasn't convinced why this should be a 'better'(say nicer/more driving fun) car than a Boxster 718 or a 4C for that matter.

But seeing this video it all makes more sense. Great suff, without an actual LSD and in3rd going a tad sideways with only (...) 250BHP. Balance.
Kudos to(Renault) Alpine. What a great(second) car (for the missus).

I know a few guys on a Dutch carforum who ordered Alpine, but there's a huge waiting list....

Cheers
Robin

Snoopy92 · 10-17-2018, 02:19 AM

1.5 years waiting in France. That's the reason I skipped it and bought the M2C. Also the trunk capabilities are non existent. Basically not even a weekend car.

D22M2 · 10-17-2018, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

So Alpine was #1 in TG COTY this year.
I read some reviews about it, saw some tests.

I wasn't convinced why this should be a 'better'(say nicer/more driving fun) car than a Boxster 718 or a 4C for that matter.

But seeing this video it all makes more sense. Great suff, without an actual LSD and in3rd going a tad sideways with only (...) 250BHP. Balance.
Kudos to(Renault) Alpine. What a great(second) car (for the missus).

I know a few guys on a Dutch carforum who ordered Alpine, but there's a huge waiting list....

Cheers
Robin

Looks fun!!

Impressive showing by the M2c and the M2 on the same track

137.56 - 137.65

http://fastestlaps.com/tracks/sachsenring

Davil · 10-17-2018, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Robin_NL

So Alpine was #1 in TG COTY this year.
I read some reviews about it, saw some tests.

I wasn't convinced why this should be a 'better'(say nicer/more driving fun) car than a Boxster 718 or a 4C for that matter.

Cheers
Robin

Very nice car. It would be a great alternative for someone looking for a 718 but not wanting to look like a wanker.

chris719 · 10-17-2018, 03:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Davil

Very nice car. It would be a great alternative for someone looking for a 718 but not wanting to look like a wanker.

< wants to look like a wanker

Al1969 · 10-17-2018, 04:03 AM

Alpine is a pretty car no doubt ... but to be honest ... its remains a Renault, its 2 seats and costs the price of a new M2C ... so not really a good deal

Robin_NL · 10-17-2018, 06:02 AM

Not a wanker but un wanqueur:

Cheers
Robin

Jono2112 · 10-18-2018, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by eDrive

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Originally Posted by Jono2112

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Originally Posted by eDrive

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Originally Posted by bri1042

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Originally Posted by swifty

Isn't the current 2 series wider than the E46?

Just give us a 4 door version.

The M2C is 4.5 inches wider and the same length. The standard 2 is an inch shorter and 1.5 inches wider than an E46. The old 3 really did become the 2.

Actually the old 1er became the 2er.

The good news for those who want a smaller 4 door is the 2er Gran Coupe is coming.

But is the 2er grand coupe front wheel drive?

Unfortunately that's the word.

If BMW offers it in full electric at some point that problem can be easily solved.

Quote:

Originally Posted by eDrive

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jono2112

Quote:

Originally Posted by eDrive

Quote:

Originally Posted by bri1042

Quote:

Originally Posted by swifty

Isn't the current 2 series wider than the E46?

Just give us a 4 door version.

The M2C is 4.5 inches wider and the same length. The standard 2 is an inch shorter and 1.5 inches wider than an E46. The old 3 really did become the 2.

Actually the old 1er became the 2er.

The good news for those who want a smaller 4 door is the 2er Gran Coupe is coming.

But is the 2er grand coupe front wheel drive?

Unfortunately that's the word.

If BMW offers it in full electric at some point that problem can be easily solved.

Ugh

10-16-2018, 11:45 PM	#134
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	So Alpine was #1 in TG COTY this year. I read some reviews about it, saw some tests. I wasn't convinced why this should be a 'better'(say nicer/more driving fun) car than a Boxster 718 or a 4C for that matter. But seeing this video it all makes more sense. Great suff, without an actual LSD and in3rd going a tad sideways with only (...) 250BHP. Balance. Kudos to(Renault) Alpine. What a great(second) car (for the missus). I know a few guys on a Dutch carforum who ordered Alpine, but there's a huge waiting list.... Cheers Robin
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Snoopy92 Private 30 Rep 50 Posts Drives: M2C Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Paris iTrader: (0)	1.5 years waiting in France. That's the reason I skipped it and bought the M2C. Also the trunk capabilities are non existent. Basically not even a weekend car.
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Al1969 Lieutenant 533 Rep 489 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Switzerland iTrader: (0)	Alpine is a pretty car no doubt ... but to be honest ... its remains a Renault, its 2 seats and costs the price of a new M2C ... so not really a good deal
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10-17-2018, 06:02 AM	#140
Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	Not a wanker but un wanqueur: Cheers Robin
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