2023 G87 M2 Spy Pics/Videos: Competition (or Special Edition) Model Spotted

Avaley · 09-08-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Apparently from 8/27.

looks fast and balanced around the ring, hoping its near a 7:35 car.

Jason · 09-24-2021, 11:20 AM

G87 M2 Competition first look - spy video!

RyanBMW · 09-24-2021, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

G87 M2 Competition first look - spy video!

How do we know it's a Competition Model Jason?

ChrisM4 · 09-24-2021, 11:39 AM

I really hope those front fender flares are cladding and aren't that sharp/pronounced in the final version. I personally like the front end treatment from the recent renders but those flares on the camo car look really strange.

M3ANSPEC · 09-24-2021, 11:43 AM

Front end looks like a cardboard kit you can buy from China for $249.99 plus tax and shipping.

AndrewC1989 · 09-24-2021, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by RyanBMW

How do we know it's a Competition Model Jason?

Well for one, the large multi spoke wheels look like ones that seem to generally come on the competition models, so that's kind of a give away right there in my eyes. Could it be a regular M2 with comp wheels? Sure I guess. But probably not.

infinitekidM2C · 09-24-2021, 11:49 AM

I like the wheels. I wonder if they are lighter than my 788m's and if they would fit?

DroneandDone · 09-24-2021, 11:52 AM

Probably auto only

Germanauto · 09-24-2021, 11:58 AM

The grille slats just look stupid.

Germanauto · 09-24-2021, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by DroneandDone

Probably auto only

Since the new M3/4 have a manual option I'm sure this will too.

DroneandDone · 09-24-2021, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

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Originally Posted by DroneandDone

Probably auto only

Since the new M3/4 have a manual option I'm sure this will too.

But competition doesn't have manual as far as I know

KurzcoupeF82 · 09-24-2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Apparently from 8/27.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Game

Apparently from 8/27.

0:51 good shot of the power bulge. Looks similar to the F8x just wider.

Germanauto · 09-24-2021, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by DroneandDone

But competition doesn't have manual as far as I know

Oh yeah probably same concept. Lower powered version gets manual. Higher powered torque converter only.

I wish the G87 could just remain simple like the 1M and F87 M2 were. Too much complication = a heavier and less focused car. M2 customers tend to be very pure enthusiast types, let the M3/4 appease the pseudo-enthusiasts.

Edit: that's not a knock on the M3/4 or the people here who own them. Just that model inherently attracts more badge types than the M2 does.

JTO24 · 09-24-2021, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by infinitekidM2C

I like the wheels. I wonder if they are lighter than my 788m's and if they would fit?

Sadly they won't; the G series have a different bolt pattern than the F cars.

JustChris · 09-24-2021, 12:27 PM

Today's pics … hmm the rear fender flares look the same as the M240i to me now?

M-Pilot · 09-24-2021, 12:44 PM

My biggest disappointment with the new 2 series is the taillights and I initially assumed the G87 would inherit the identical taillights and the trunk from G42. However, after carefully looking into the spy shots, I see that the taillight design and the trunk line on the G87 are different compared to G42. Looks like G87 might have the 2-piece taillight design with a different trunk line around the taillights. Not sure if this has been mentioned before and it might be a stupid theory based on a car that is covered in camo but maybe there is still some hope

phantom7835 · 09-24-2021, 01:13 PM

Well…it's not as bad as the G80/2…looks I'll be hanging on to my F87 forever

CDN-Driver · 09-24-2021, 01:19 PM

At least it appears BMW dumped the damn triangles used on the G42 M240i.

NathObeaN · 09-24-2021, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Pilot

My biggest disappointment with the new 2 series is the taillights and I initially assumed the G87 would inherit the identical taillights and the trunk from G42. However, after carefully looking into the spy shots, I see that the taillight design and the trunk line on the G87 are different compared to G42. Looks like G87 might have the 2-piece taillight design with a different trunk line around the taillights. Not sure if this has been mentioned before and it might be a stupid theory based on a car that is covered in camo but maybe there is still some hope

Good spot! Let's hope they're better looking

(K) · 09-24-2021, 01:31 PM

Looks like the udder might carry over from the F87 too.

zipstic · 09-24-2021, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by M-Pilot

My biggest disappointment with the new 2 series is the taillights and I initially assumed the G87 would inherit the identical taillights and the trunk from G42. However, after carefully looking into the spy shots, I see that the taillight design and the trunk line on the G87 are different compared to G42. Looks like G87 might have the 2-piece taillight design with a different trunk line around the taillights. Not sure if this has been mentioned before and it might be a stupid theory based on a car that is covered in camo but maybe there is still some hope

Hate to say, but the G42 spy shots looked just like this.

M-Pilot · 09-24-2021, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Hate to say, but the G42 spy shots looked just like this.

I knew it was too good to be true. Oh well... Thanks for the heads up though

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