More Looks at M Performance Parts on G42 M240i

ChrisK · 09-02-2021, 07:02 PM

I weep for my favorite brand.

Likeanowl · 09-02-2021, 07:16 PM

Is the girl a port installed option or only from factory?

antzcrashing · 09-02-2021, 07:37 PM

Looks very honda civic. That's a no boss.

addy27 · 09-02-2021, 07:39 PM

Times have changed...the 2 series is at the price point 3 used to be back in 2010s.. lol

mblaucoupe135 · 09-02-2021, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Any news regarding a m performance exhaust for the m240i?

I too am wondering about the perf exhaust. hope it has the more traditional round tips on it.

sikotic · 09-02-2021, 08:24 PM

Looks better than I thought I just wished the tail lights came more into the center of the back like the 4 series

BMWF87Melb · 09-02-2021, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mblaucoupe135

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Originally Posted by Saab Story

Any news regarding a m performance exhaust for the m240i?

I too am wondering about the perf exhaust. hope it has the more traditional round tips on it.

It's a shame that BMW will probably never be able to release anything again like the OG M2 M performance exhaust with the Bluetooth controller - this exhaust is just bonkers in terms of volume and amount of pops and crackle.

Game · 09-02-2021, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Yeru

The G8X design language too is way over the top, but unfortunately, I don't see better price/performance in its segment. (for now)

"Stuck in the past" is the cop out of the lazy mind that has no rebuttal. BMW's pedigree is built on their past, not on the aesthetics of the Chinese market.

So which part of this car is to appeal to the Chinese market? Because I swore that was directed at the large grilles when the G8x came out...

BMW's pedigree is built on their performance...which it will continue to thrive and beat out its predecessors and competition.

"Stuck in the past" isn't a cop out. Have you seen Frank's Youtube channel? A majority of his videos are reassessments of 20, 30, 40+ year old car designs or analyzing his PAST designs. The man loves/lives the past. This is no disrespect to him as he's created a number of wonderful designs...but I couldn't care less what he thinks of a 2022 2 series BMW.

jp1984 · 09-02-2021, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Likeanowl

Is the girl a port installed option or only from factory?

ill take 2 if true

_E90S65_ · 09-02-2021, 09:56 PM

Had a 2015 M235i in Estoril Blue with MPE and LSD.
Car was a hoot, and sounded great too.

Not a fan of the busy, unresolved design of the new 2.

PARTS@STBMW · 09-02-2021, 10:47 PM

Finally!!!

oz555 · 09-02-2021, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by bquatt

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Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

BMWs all wheel drive system manages understeer very well when driven correctly and will even oversteer fairly easily. It's nowhere near Quattro in terms of understeer IMO.

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Originally Posted by bquatt

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Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

BMWs all wheel drive system manages understeer very well when driven correctly and will even oversteer fairly easily. It's nowhere near Quattro in terms of understeer IMO.

Describe "correctly". What do You exactly mean?

jwr0721 · 09-03-2021, 12:05 AM

There's no XDrive badge on that car. Is this the RWD?

NathObeaN · 09-03-2021, 02:55 AM

For someone who has their hopes resting on a decent next gen M2 this is getting increasingly worrying. Why is it their M Performance stuff appears to be getting cheaper and cheaper looking with each new announcement. These just looks like bits of cheap plastic stuck on from eBay. Not the quality carbon fibre pieces of old. They're also becoming less functional each time.

bquatt · 09-03-2021, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by oz555

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Originally Posted by bquatt

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Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

BMWs all wheel drive system manages understeer very well when driven correctly and will even oversteer fairly easily. It's nowhere near Quattro in terms of understeer IMO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bquatt

Quote:

Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

BMWs all wheel drive system manages understeer very well when driven correctly and will even oversteer fairly easily. It's nowhere near Quattro in terms of understeer IMO.

Describe "correctly". What do You exactly mean?

Knowing when and where to throttle through turns

Sedan_Clan · 09-03-2021, 03:48 AM

That black door treatment is…..interesting.

perryreid90 · 09-03-2021, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 3RDSECTOR

It's an improvement.

a massive improvement, at that. not even in the same zip code actually, it looks freaking fantastic

thaalrasha · 09-03-2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWF87Melb

Clearer quarter shot

The sticker shape goes a long way making the side looks more dynamic and interesting to look at along with the optional side skirt thing.
It's a rather boring and mostly flat side without those.

lowE88 · 09-03-2021, 06:59 AM

Wish the front lip was more balanced with the rear spoiler. Seems odd to have such an aggressive spoiler matched with a half hearted front lip

Cortexiphan · 09-03-2021, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by oz555

I like the car. However M240i is x-drive car and can not be spors car never. Same as M340i x-drive. Understeering next level, drives like Audi quattro.

No M340i x drive doesn’t understeer, it oversteers. It’s nothing like any Audi.

xmanpro · 09-03-2021, 09:54 AM

This car is going to sell sooooo good. BMW knows what they are doing.

JRock80 · 09-03-2021, 10:27 AM

Not a fan!

Poor design choices by our beloved BMW decision makers!

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