[M3WC]

Originally Posted by Tag

Because the paint is not metallic and also looks like primer with a hint of blue. ZB blows chunks.

I can't get passed out how bad this launch color is. And to think some people complained about M2C's hockenheim silver.

[Poochie]

Originally Posted by Sedan_Clan

It's not rectangular. You and a few others are blind. If you look closely, it angles under the bumper. The bad picture quality coupled with the diffuser being painted gloss black somewhat obscures the shape.

Easy there, sometimes cropped photos play games with your mind

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[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Poochie

Easy there, sometimes cropped photos play games with your mind

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[M Fifty]

Originally Posted by SW19

it’s great to see confirmation that the carbon bucket seats are coming with the black red and blue color design.

Hopefully the G87 won't have the same offset of seat/pedals/wheel as the F87, it that would make for a pretty uncomfortable driving position with the centre hump of the CF seat.

[OSee]

Originally Posted by HotRodM4

Subie CSL go crazy though 🔥

They both have wheels?

Do you need glasses?

[HotRodM4]

Originally Posted by OSee

They both have wheels?

Do you need glasses?

You're a fun guy

[carjoy]

In general, very plain and uninspired bodywork for a car that should look dynamic; at speed standing still. The chunky square inlets are bold and somewhat aggressive, but the lack of badging or inlets, softness of body lines make vehicle side appear to look equal or less special than the M240i. The last generation M2 was a step above other series models, you could tell it was the bad beast in the family. This design just looks uninspiring. The fact the top view makes it look a little less so is no compliment. The devil is in the details and this design lacks em in spades. When some of the concept renderings on the internet look better than the real deal you got a big problem.

But all this speaks to a greater issue I see within BMW; a confused and directionless design philosophy. The ever evolving kidney grill that changes size and design with every new car release, the vast differences in surface styling (curves to rectangles and back again), sometimes from one series model release to other in the same model year, the simplification of interior design and use of screens that make you feel you are driving a game console and not a car. Too much, too soon, for the sake of differentiating BMW from other brands. It's like they told designer to try everything and see what sticks! If I look at the recently released XM and the M4 and the 240i, the only common thread I see is ID8; a far cry from the BMW of yesteryear.

[Frosty]

I really get a strong and solid impression of the design of this. Separated and inset kidneys are tasteful and proportional. Lower inlets are simpler than recent designs and evoke a more "carved out of a block" feel to the front fascia. Nothing feels 'tacked on' or afterthought in my humble personal opinion. Really optimistic on this design and hopeful about the swansong (?) 6MT 2-series ICE derivative. The simplicity of the ' no side vent ' works a well to solidify the side and not break up the flow of the side profile. The most recent birds eye 3/4 really is flattering.

[ROBM2C]

Top view

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by IndyMike

I turned my pitch fork into a pruninghook after I actually saw the G42 in person, and now it occupies a place in my stable next to the 1 M.

The pitchfork, the G42 or both.

[carjoy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

[COLOR="DarkGreen"]I really get a strong and solid impression of the design of this. Separated and inset kidneys are tasteful and proportional. Lower inlets are simpler than recent designs and evoke a more "carved out of a block" feel to the front fascia. Nothing feels 'tacked on' or afterthought in my humble personal opinion. Really optimistic on this design and hopeful about the swansong (?) 6MT 2-series ICE derivative. The simplicity of the ' no side vent ' works a well to solidify the side and not break up the flow of the side profile. The most recent birds eye 3/4 really is flattering. [/COLOR]

I guess you are waring a different pair of glasses lol This thing better walk on water for most to overlook its aesthetics and pony out $70k plus after options!

[Frosty]

Originally Posted by carjoy

I guess you are waring a different pair of glasses lol This thing better walk on water for most to overlook its aesthetics and pony out $70k plus after options!

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder indeed. I'm happy there will at least be one more 6MT coupe. Of all the designs of late, I would dare say this is quite a reasonable, attractive design in the wake of desperate, diverging design looking for footing like the XM, G8x collection for example.

[carjoy]

Originally Posted by Frosty

[COLOR="DarkGreen"] Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder indeed. I'm happy there will at least be one more 6MT coupe. Of all the designs of late, I would dare say this is quite a reasonable, attractive design in the wake of desperate, diverging design looking for footing like the XM, G8x collection for example. [/COLOR]

It by no means looks like a porky beaver, but we shouldn't just settle for mediocre design because it's "not so bad". That said, I venture to wager most here will overlook many of the coming M2's aesthetic shortcomings for improved performance and driving dynamics over the current vehicle. I personally would be willing to overlook the dog-bone rear and the snaggle tooth front end for 460 plus caballos and Xdrive! Let's see what the grand reveal on the 12th reveals 😬

[bromudez]

Originally Posted by carjoy

It by no means looks like a porky beaver, but we shouldn't just settle for mediocre design because it's "not so bad". That said, I venture to wager most here will overlook many of the coming M2's aesthetic shortcomings for improved performance and driving dynamics over the current vehicle. I personally would be willing to overlook the dog-bone rear and the snaggle tooth front end for 460 plus caballos and Xdrive! Let's see what the grand reveal on the 12th reveals 😬

Didn't know it had xDrive

[KevinC]

It won’t have Xdrive.

[carjoy]

Originally Posted by KevinC

It won’t have Xdrive.

Fingers crossed.

[No_curebimmer]

Sorry- this looks at best awful, like some dude built a wannabe M2 kit car in his garage! I would rather get the M240i over this, at least from a body design and implementation perspective.

Besides,isn't this supposed to have the 50 Jahre emblems?

[ElHeffe]

Originally Posted by No_curebimmer

Sorry- this looks at best awful, like some dude built a wannabe M2 kit car in his garage! I would rather get the M240i over this, at least from a body design and implementation perspective.

Besides,isn't this supposed to have the 50 Jahre emblems?

My understanding is those emblems are only for 2022 model year cars.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by ElHeffe

My understanding is those emblems are only for 2022 model year cars.

Someone should tell that to my 2023 M240i

[ronin13013]

Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

Someone should tell that to my 2023 M240i

I was told If you ordered in 2022 you get the anniversary badges.

[LivingInSalt]

Originally Posted by ronin13013

I was told If you ordered in 2022 you get the anniversary badges.

They're an option. Not standard. But yes, for the G42 at least, you can add them through 12/22 production. But I'm pretty sure BMW said the M2 could be ordered with them in the first model year

[T_U_D]

Originally Posted by ronin13013

I was told If you ordered in 2022 you get the anniversary badges.

EOP is March 2023. They are available for one year only. SOP was March 2022.


FYI, they have been well received.