New Video: 2023 G87 M2 Spied Testing! Pics & Videos

Game · 03-06-2021, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Exactly. Cars are already selling well even as they get heavier and larger.

But the M2 has a different demographic. Your average 2/3 series buyer isn't considering the M2.

Burrcold · 03-06-2021, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

But the M2 has a different demographic. Your average 2/3 series buyer isn't considering the M2.

Regardless of M2 demographic, it's the regular 2er that's going to dictate size of the M2. Much like the G80...I'm sure buyers would rather a smaller more nimble M3 but they have the G20 platform to contend with.

Fugly M3 · 03-06-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

What's speaks to BMW executives is SALES; and they're saying to make 'em bigger (roomier), with more features and amenities.

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Originally Posted by Dog Face Pony Soldier

Exactly. Cars are already selling well even as they get heavier and larger.

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Originally Posted by Game

But the M2 has a different demographic. Your average 2/3 series buyer isn't considering the M2.

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Originally Posted by Burrcold

Regardless of M2 demographic, it's the regular 2er that's going to dictate size of the M2. Much like the G80...I'm sure buyers would rather a smaller more nimble M3 but they have the G20 platform to contend with.

They'll keep getting bigger and it will keep working until the moment it doesn't. Enter paradigm shift. Ask the big 3 circa mid-70s to see how that worked out. Exaggerated comparison? Yes. Nevertheless, same principle.

Moflow · 03-08-2021, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by tracer bullet

Hopefully. Or it could be that the few of us left are just getting funneled into fewer options and taking them when we can get them.

Agreed that it's good to see.

lol. I had literally been saving for and planning on buying "the next supra" for like close to a decade....

Jason · 03-10-2021, 04:09 PM

Updated March 10, 2020 with newest and best looks yet!

G87 M2 Spied!

mattssi · 03-10-2021, 04:24 PM

Man, I have an M3 on order, but if this M2 has a nice interior and a manual - I will def be swapping.

am3r1ka · 03-10-2021, 05:52 PM

I hope that plate on the rear window isn't there because they're getting rid of the hofmeister kink

ASAP · 03-10-2021, 06:03 PM

Will this car be on the Supra / Z4 platform?

akkando · 03-10-2021, 06:10 PM

Those fender arches are comical.

jmack123 · 03-10-2021, 06:16 PM

The proportions are looking good. Felt the current gen looked a bit squished.

bjcarls · 03-10-2021, 06:19 PM

All hail the new M3. This feels the new track icon for BMW.

gemini.m3 · 03-10-2021, 06:25 PM

rear quarter doesn't look at pronounced but the front fender flares look nice.

The grills don't look as tall obviously as the g80 but they appear to also be comically large, probably akin to what they look like on the m135i - I wonder how much inspiration it will take from that car.

LeedsM4 · 03-10-2021, 06:34 PM

Dear god, didn't think this week could get any worse. No bonnet bulge...

Dog Face Pony Soldier · 03-10-2021, 06:43 PM

I'm praying the M2 isn't ugly because it sure appears promising! Just make sure we can fit two sets of golf clubs in the trunk BMW!

IllSic_Design · 03-10-2021, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by LeedsM4

Dear god, didn't think this week could get any worse. No bonnet bulge...

uhh there's clearly a power dome....

stein_325i · 03-10-2021, 06:53 PM

Love the front fenders, shame they never made a proper 4-door version of the 2-series.

Advevo · 03-10-2021, 06:57 PM

Weight and size my biggest concern.

The 1M was ///M sweetspot.

Machtavian · 03-10-2021, 06:57 PM

I hope they don't adopt the same grill as the G80.

stein_325i · 03-10-2021, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Advevo

Weight and size my biggest concern.

The 1M was ///M sweetspot.

Agree, the M2 does not need to grow at all in size, but it does need a diet. The backseat is easily fine for in a pinch or short rides and the M3/4 are always available for those needing a larger cabin. They need to focus on making the M2 remain the enthusiasts choice, especially since the M3 has drifted away from that title. I actually think the current power figures are also fine and don't need to be increased but they likely will anyways. What I would love is some weight loss, improve the steering, and soften the ride just a tad bit while still keeping the playful and engaging dynamics from the current M2.

jpy1980 · 03-10-2021, 07:06 PM

From these latest photos, it looks like they are going with a staggered diameter wheel setup. Do you know why they are doing this in general? Like the G8x has that too.

Bumpinjeep · 03-10-2021, 07:14 PM

I can't tell because of the black brakes, but are they going with the floating caliper out back like the G series or are they sticking to more of a performance brake setup like the F87?

antzcrashing · 03-10-2021, 07:26 PM

Has a nice dolphin shape.

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