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

heavyD^2 · 01-13-2022, 03:20 PM

I'm surprised the M2 is getting what appears to be its own headlights unless the camo is hiding the existing headlights very well.

GoneIn4Secs · 01-13-2022, 03:33 PM

The word for today kids... is "uglify everything"

xlover · 01-13-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RugbyBro

I'm conflicted about this. On one hand, I would really love to see S58 paired with the 7DCT somehow. On the other hand, I don't like how BMW is potentially licensing out S engines to non M, non BMW cars.

you must really hate the McLaren F1

Game · 01-13-2022, 03:48 PM

"The prototype shown rode 19-inch 275/35 R19 wheels on the front axle"

Wow 275's up front!

TheoIam · 01-13-2022, 03:49 PM

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"The prototype shown rode 19-inch 275/35 R19 wheels on the front axle"

Wow 275's up front!

I made the exact same point on this other BMW car board I belong to.

DAM!!

atl_1M · 01-13-2022, 04:05 PM

"It will be available with the choice of either lift-related or variable dampers."

What does this mean exactly? We can get option for height adjustment without going aftermarket?

WWM3 · 01-13-2022, 04:13 PM

I doubt this car gets new headlights, but instead a different bumper design. I imagine the space under the headlight close to the grilles will be similar to the renders we have seen.

JustChris · 01-13-2022, 04:21 PM

How are we feeling on the hips…do they look wider here? Previously I've thought yet but maybe not much now?

xlover · 01-13-2022, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by atl_1M

"It will be available with the choice of either lift-related or variable dampers."

What does this mean exactly? We can get option for height adjustment without going aftermarket?

just branding for the non-active suspension (passive suspension). BMW has some technology around valve lift it introduced in the G20 that allows for variable compression rates as the shock compresses. I am not an expert but paraphasing it basically allows for more comfort and more stiffness at the same time

atl_1M · 01-13-2022, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

How are we feeling on the hips…do they look wider here? Previously I've thought yet but maybe not much now?

I'm kinda with you. But the tucked wheels and wheel gap not doing it any favors. Will definitely need a drop and spacers like pretty much every BMW in order to bring out the stance.

Ultimateone · 01-13-2022, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by JustChris

How are we feeling on the hips…do they look wider here? Previously I've thought yet but maybe not much now?

275's in the front though

RugbyBro · 01-13-2022, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by WWM3

I doubt this car gets new headlights, but instead a different bumper design. I imagine the space under the headlight close to the bumper will be similar to the renders we have seen.

It would be cool if that space under the headlights is used as a air channel - possibly for brake cooling

Game · 01-13-2022, 04:49 PM

If you guys haven't seen, I posted some pics on the previous page that show some better angles of the front end.

jdhiro · 01-13-2022, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by RugbyBro

I'm conflicted about this. On one hand, I would really love to see S58 paired with the 7DCT somehow. On the other hand, I don't like how BMW is potentially licensing out S engines to non M, non BMW cars.

I'm hoping that the untold part of this story is a new Z4M being developed at the same time for the BMW side of the project.

RugbyBro · 01-13-2022, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by jdhiro

I'm hoping that the untold part of this story is a new Z4M being developed at the same time for the BMW side of the project.

Yeah it would be weird to see a S58 Supra but not at least a one-off Z4M

pz619 · 01-13-2022, 05:00 PM

Personally, I'm liking it so far. However, I sort of expect BMW to fuck it up right at the finish line. At least based on recent styling history. Overall, I'm excited and if the design is reasonable, I'll be in on this car.

PS - BMW, don't cripple the MT with a lower output motor

GeoffBlackChili · 01-13-2022, 05:45 PM

Indiana versus the other answers on you

M3WC · 01-13-2022, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by heavyD^2

I'm surprised the M2 is getting what appears to be its own headlights unless the camo is hiding the existing headlights very well.

Surprised too. Looking closely, it does seem to be different. Unless the bumper changes, it appears the M2 is getting different headlights than the base models.

Game · 01-13-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by M3WC

Surprised too. Looking closely, it does seem to be different. Unless the bumper changes, it appears the M2 is getting different headlights than the base models.

Hopefully this means we have a more BMW'ish DRL than the G42. Also extended tail lights would be nice.

M3WC · 01-13-2022, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

Hopefully this means we have a more BMW'ish DRL than the G42. Also extended tail lights would be nice.

The DRL looks the same, at least from what you can see of it.

There was a new render I just saw, it has the same M240i headlights but there is an air vent below the inner portion of the headlights where is kicks up. So same headlights and DRL, just a different bumper shape and vent to fill the gap.

That would make more sense than all new headlights for just the M2.

ellipsis212 · 01-13-2022, 06:35 PM

It looks very promising!

Project_F87 · 01-13-2022, 07:31 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Game

Hopefully this means we have a more BMW'ish DRL than the G42. Also extended tail lights would be nice.

The DRL looks the same, at least from what you can see of it.

There was a new render I just saw, it has the same M240i headlights but there is an air vent below the inner portion of the headlights where is kicks up. So same headlights and DRL, just a different bumper shape and vent to fill the gap.

That would make more sense than all new headlights for just the M2.

Can you post this render?

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