G87 M2 vs my E46 - side by side comparison pics

Blindside_137 · 11-23-2022, 06:16 PM

And I thought the leaks were the most unflattering pics possible… these have got to be the worst photos of the g87 yet

wj100 · 11-23-2022, 06:27 PM

I so badly want to like Zandvoort Blue. I also want to like eating leafy greens, but...

Darth One · 11-23-2022, 06:50 PM

So which one is bigger. Pics don't really have the right reference points or show a comparison in the same plane

fanofbmwe46 · 11-23-2022, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Darth One

So which one is bigger. Pics don't really have the right reference points or show a comparison in the same plane

E46 Coupe dimensions (inches)

Length 176.8
Width 69.3
Height 53.5

G87 dimensions (inches)

Length 180.3
Width 74.3
Height 55.2

T_U_D · 11-23-2022, 07:54 PM

Geez, the G87 makes the E46 look tiny.

AndrewC1989 · 11-23-2022, 08:34 PM

Tag like it never happened

Tag · 11-23-2022, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by AndrewC1989

Tag like it never happened

Like what never happened?

rideontwo · 11-23-2022, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Diet Pepsi

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

It was built in the new BMW Tonka Toy Factory in Mexico, on a Friday at that!

ghaffari46 · 11-23-2022, 10:31 PM

With all the weirdness about the design of new m2, I have high hopes for its performance. After many years of driving "lame" cars (I should not call my m5 lame, but lack of driver/car/road connectivity drove me nuts!) I'm looking forward to my next manual m2.

The last bmw that I really really really enjoyed driving was a 2011 1M, and hopefully this new car will resemble that(hopefully!)

Jaguar · 11-24-2022, 01:45 AM

I've been defending the g87 since day 1…..but god damn…..that transition from hood to bumper is grotesque. I'm astonished this was approved by design. I don't know if I could live with that. Yes, it's only in certain lighting scenarios but when it hits it wrong, it's SO wrong.

Most of the time it looks ok though:

chmura · 11-24-2022, 05:28 AM

I think you need to get your eyes checked out!

CachacoF80 · 11-24-2022, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Diet Pepsi

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

You are crazy. It's not the hood, it's the entire car.

Sethhboii · 11-24-2022, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

I've been defending the g87 since day 1…..but god damn…..that transition from hood to bumper is grotesque. I'm astonished this was approved by design. I don't know if I could live with that. Yes, it's only in certain lighting scenarios but when it hits it wrong, it's SO wrong.

Most of the time it looks ok though:

Honestly these pictures show no issue. I literally only see an issue in ZB in direct sunlight and it's shitty pics lol.

hokejka · 11-24-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

Remember not to backlight your photos kids, unless you like, want to be artsy and stuff.

relax dude, u put it through lightroom and pumped shadows. its an ok pic anyways

MachinesWithSouls · 11-24-2022, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by hokejka

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Originally Posted by MachinesWithSouls

Remember not to backlight your photos kids, unless you like, want to be artsy and stuff.

relax dude, u put it through lightroom and pumped shadows. its an ok pic anyways

Is that what I did?

https://machineswithsouls.com/2019/0...-poster-image/

thurston · 11-24-2022, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Diet Pepsi

Am I crazy or is the hood and bumper fitment and color matching on the M2 looking like the car was in a wreck? That looks horrible.

If you are speaking about the angles of the hood and the front bumper, the designer stated that he did this on purpose to achieve a "bolted on" look. I hate it, especially when the light reflects on it and it stands out.

thurston · 11-24-2022, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

Isn't the first rule of taking pictures that you place the light source behind the camera? Continuously amazed how many people apparently have zero idea how to take a picture.

Not a rule at all if you expose your subject correctly and/or have fill lighting.

These photos are not great.

TCBavarian · 11-24-2022, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Allenssmart

Great pics !

How did you get access ?

This is just outside of BMWNA headquarters in Woodcliff Lake NJ. They usually have a lot of cool stuff parked out there.

M2PDX · 11-24-2022, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CachacoF80

You are crazy. It's not the hood, it's the entire car.

All of these are prototypes made months ago. Some have Jan 22 build dates.

Albator_IIII · 11-24-2022, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

All of these are prototypes made months ago. Some have Jan 22 build dates.

That is my thought (and hope) as well. Prototypes might not have the best fit and finish.

LTJohn · 11-25-2022, 09:27 AM

I put together an interesting profile view of the E92 M3 and the M2. Lots of family DNA shared

NickyC · 11-26-2022, 03:35 PM

Terrible.

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Jaguar Mark 42 1106 Rep 731 Posts Drives: M Join Date: May 2013 Location: X iTrader: (0)	I've been defending the g87 since day 1…..but god damn…..that transition from hood to bumper is grotesque. I'm astonished this was approved by design. I don't know if I could live with that. Yes, it's only in certain lighting scenarios but when it hits it wrong, it's SO wrong. Most of the time it looks ok though: Attached Images
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