[ticamihai2003]

Originally Posted by Venom

stoked for this! disappointed in the n55, I wanted the S48.

+1

[RPiM5]

Wow cool!

Still waiting for the Cayman R to come out. Or would be better if Porsche made a Cayman GT3.

[j23a45m]

Originally Posted by Remonster

BMW doesn't give any special treatment to Dinan, in fact Dinan has spent nearly $1 million cracking and tuning the N55 motor over the past few years!

I am so unreasonably excited about the M2 and I'm so happy it's becoming semi-official that it's been greelit for production! I can't wait to hear what changes they've made to the N55 to warrant the T0 designation.

how sure are you on that "bmw isn't giving them special treatment"?
Are you working in hand with bmw to decipher what and who they're dealing with and how so? I man hey Dinan "spent $1 million cracking and tuning to whom? a question you and or I know!

factual speaking

I also would love to see that the "T0" change is myself!

[335twins]

i'm in, saving money starting today..

[tindawg]

Crap! Decisions now. Get M3 or wait for M2?

[a.wang]

Judging from early renders, I can already tell this thing with the wider rear fender arches will be one beautiful looking mini-beast...

[The long haul]

Originally Posted by vladberca

It should compete with a Cayman R

Haha no, highly doubtful.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by Neverenoughboost

Haha no, highly doubtful.

Didn't the 1M compare pretty well to the Cayman R in a few comparos?

[Oaktree]

smart decision not to detune a s55, it would steal way too many customers.

[Da_Meister_22]

[j23a45m]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Those BMS cars have more than just the tune and pump gas though, correct? Maybe I am wrong...

I understand the ECU argument - but we can also tell by the number of cars tuned that have N54s vs. N55s that there is a higher ceiling that is more easily achievable with the N54...at least that's the impression I have gotten from the board.

I am clearly not an expert - just commenting on what the general tone has been on the threads I have read.

pump gas, e85, downpipe, and intake! but again that power is about your statement correct?

Im no expert myself. I like your style and respect we can have a nice debate here. thank you man, gotta love my BMW community

[SCOTT26]

It won't cannibalize the M3/M4 because by the time it arrives on the market.

Both will be around two years old and heading for the next progressive step.

If anything timing is perfect.

But yes it will be less localised than before meaning it will not be limited , will be offered in two transmissions , Optional M Accessories and a Cabrio model.

It will arrive in BMWs Centenary year 2016. A year that be celebrated in Many ways possible with the highlight being the G30 5er.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by j23a45m

how sure are you on that "bmw isn't giving them special treatment"?
Are you working in hand with bmw to decipher what and who they're dealing with and how so? I man hey Dinan "spent $1 million cracking and tuning to whom? a question you and or I know!

factual speaking

I also would love to see that the "T0" change is myself!

The only tuner BMW has a special relationship with and is heavily involved in development and engineering is Alpina and Alpina only.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by j23a45m

pump gas, e85, downpipe, and intake! but again that power is about your statement correct?

Im no expert myself. I like your style and respect we can have a nice debate here. thank you man, gotta love my BMW community

Yes, sir - but my recollection was that there were significant concerns about making that power, in terms of long term reliability - again, I could be nuts.

And right back at ya - overall, I am glad that we know for sure this baby is coming - if at all possible, it will be my next car - and I am happy to learn from my fellow forum members if I am wrong!

[The long haul]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Didn't the 1M compare pretty well to the Cayman R in a few comparos?

It did, but they're two entirely different style of cars, the Cayman is superior in handling for sure, but the 1m is a funner more rowdy experience.

[Kevin52]

Using the n55 may drive the cost down

[j23a45m]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The only tuner BMW has a special relationship with and is heavily involved in development and engineering is Alpina and Alpina only.

with that being said, they have some sort of trust in them. their is only two tuners you can go into bmw with with no issues Alpina and Dinan!
As with Nissan and Stillen!

[Mavus]

new rs3 and cayman are undergoing tests with new 4 cyl turbo with the same power range. mb will have next gen 4 cyl by then. interesting times the next 3 years

[j23a45m]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

new rs3 and cayman are undergoing tests with new 4 cyl turbo with the same power range. mb will have next gen 4 cyl by then. interesting times the next 3 years

CLA45 sir

[MUFCbmwbear]

Wow! Was just about to get the M235i now i just might have to hold out

[Falafel Combo]

Originally Posted by valentinbmw

Greeeeaaaaaat that's perfect my m 235 i lease ends march 2016.

Well played sir. Excellent timing!

[Falafel Combo]

The intentional omission of the M DCT and standard differential on the M235i make perfect sense now.