[cruzzinlow]

Oh goodness gracious!! What is BMW up to with these awful front ends?

[Game]

Wonder why they decided to cover up the grills again.

[annabellapizza]

Originally Posted by Bumpinjeep

I mean, M2s are going for insane prices too.
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/5...-4613944cb023/
https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/9...-c503b570c8cc/

this is just getting ridiculous

[buckybadger]

Originally Posted by annabellapizza

this is just getting ridiculous

I think this size is perfect for the M2C, but the new one is not so far. The G series is grow in size and when I saw the M4 in person it reminded me of the X5. It's huge!

[Bahn360Photo]

Cool grills!

Now put it on m3/4 lci!! Please!

[KoenG]

Originally Posted by newnmpr0ved

Skipped out on the G80, looks like i'll be skipping the M2 as well, Porsche it is.

Don't believe that Porsche has a comparable hammer at this price point. Probably a more refined one, but not such a beast.

[ddnmkun]

Originally Posted by annabellapizza

this is just getting ridiculous

You don't want to know how much those BBS cost, it's insanely expensive!

[Tacoma]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

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

IIRC, the reason why the G8x Competition/CP doesn't offer manual is because it exceeds the torque limit of the MT, thus they could only off the MT in the base (Pure) G8x model.

The current generation M2 CP engine is similar to the F8x base model, thus if this trend holds, then the G87 CP should have similar specs to the G8x base, hence there could be a MT offer for the G87 CP model. However, the G87 CS, when it comes out later will likely have similar engine to the G8x Competition, thus will not have MT.

[The_Werm]

Originally Posted by Tacoma

IIRC, the reason why the G8x Competition/CP doesn't offer manual is because it exceeds the torque limit of the MT, thus they could only off the MT in the base (Pure) G8x model.

The current generation M2 CP engine is similar to the F8x base model, thus if this trend holds, then the G87 CP should have similar specs to the G8x base, hence there could be a MT offer for the G87 CP model. However, the G87 CS, when it comes out later will likely have similar engine to the G8x Competition, thus will not have MT.

Maybe this is what bmw says but it's not entirety accurate as the f06 manual had 680NM

[Ikester19]

The proportions look spot on and the size looks good. It's going to be a long one to year wait..

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by Jason

G87 M2 Competition first look - spy video!

Sound is more like a different model, not comp.

[Kevin_The_Clean1]

If the G87 M2 doesn't have the normal 2 series tail lights, this car may be a pretty big win in my book. Surely the front grill will look leagues better than the G80 M3 ever could.

[Dave92N54]

RIP.

[manuelf]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Sound is more like a different model, not comp.

What ears do you have?
In this vid with so much ambient noise I hear nothing. And never the difference between a Comp and CS!

[SexyRoger]

Proportions look really good, does not have that hacked off rear end the old M2 did. If they fixed the handling on this car over the old M2 it may be a decent BMW.

[Mister_Oli]

I quite like the minimalist bumper, the regular 2 series bumper has so much going on that this is kinda refreshing. Anyone agree?

[dr_frankfurter]

Originally Posted by Mister_Oli

I quite like the minimalist bumper, the regular 2 series bumper has so much going on that this is kinda refreshing. Anyone agree?

Agreed. I think it'll have a very nice final look, reminds me a lot of the E36 M3's front bumper. Hope the back is just as simple and clean.

[buckybadger]

Can't wait can't wait!!! 👍

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by manuelf

What ears do you have?
In this vid with so much ambient noise I hear nothing. And never the difference between a Comp and CS!

Special ones.

I bet if one looks for a longer video from the same day, a AW Frankenstein F90 LCI makes an appearance and has the same exhaust note.

[BMWGirlFL]

Originally Posted by lemetier

Special ones.
I bet if one looks for a longer video from the same day, a AW Frankenstein F90 LCI makes an appearance and has the same exhaust note.

Are you suggesting hybrid?

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by The_Werm

Maybe this is what bmw says but it's not entirety accurate as the f06 manual had 680NM

.. I agree, the " no manual competition " is a business means of transitioning to the end of MT incrementally year by year.

[lemetier]

Originally Posted by BMWGirlFL

Are you suggesting hybrid?

Nope… just a special edition.

The end of that first vid gives a hint…it's MT. In the second vid, the TR G80 and Frankenstein90 appear and are related to the G87 of interest.