G87 Prototype BMWCar & CAR Magazine Reviews

Tag · 08-04-2022, 02:39 PM

BMWCar (September 2022)

CAR Magazine (August 2022)

Ronin76 · 08-04-2022, 03:11 PM

The wait sucks. I am really interested in the pricing. One thing I noticed is the 1810kg. Even though that is an estimate, 1810 (3990lbs) is heavy.

LivingInSalt · 08-04-2022, 03:14 PM

It won't be that heavy. The rwd G42 is 3604 pounds

Tag · 08-04-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

It won't be that heavy. The rwd G42 is 3604 pounds

I wish it were that light. BMW's USA website has the M240i RWD weighing in at 3,748 lbs. The M240i xDrive is 3,871 lbs.

LivingInSalt · 08-04-2022, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I wish it were that light. BMW's USA website has the M240i RWD weighing in at 3,748 lbs. The M240i xDrive is 3,871 lbs.

that's with driver

Tag · 08-04-2022, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

that's with driver

144 lbs?

LivingInSalt · 08-04-2022, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

144 lbs?

That's what the math says, yes.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/06/08/2...r-than-xdrive/

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We were curious to find out how much weight the RWD model shaves off compared to the xDrive. The difference is not negligible. According to the official technical specifications sheet for the M240i xDrive, the all-paw sports coupe for European markets tips the scales at 1,690 kilograms (3,726 pounds) without a driver. Lose the extra hardware required to send the engine’s power to the front axle and the vehicle cuts 55 kg (121 lbs) of fat, thus bringing down the total weight to 1,635 kg (3,604 lbs).

Ronin76 · 08-04-2022, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

144 lbs?

To be 144lbs again.

I was...and then i got married.

Tag · 08-04-2022, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by LivingInSalt

That's what the math says, yes.

https://www.bmwblog.com/2022/06/08/2...r-than-xdrive/

Seems to check out. This is what I found after a bit of searching.

EU Kerb Weight: Car with 90% fuel, 75kg driver.

DIN Kerb Weight: Car with 90% fuel, no driver.

USA Curb Weight: Inconsistent reporting; with or without driver, unknown and inconsistent equipment level.

M240i RWD
Weight, unladen
DIN 1,635kg (3,605 lbs)
EU 1,710kg (3,770 lbs)
US 3,748 lbs (1,700kg)

M240i xDrive
Weight, unladen
DIN 1,690 (3,726 lbs)
EU 1,765 (3,891 lbs)
US 3,871 lbs (1,756kg)

SW19 · 08-04-2022, 04:38 PM

After looking at the pics of the seats it looks like the carbon bucket seats have Alcantara in the lower and upper bolster area.It also looks like the leather isn't perforated like the M3 and M4 carbon bucket seats.Is that correct?I'm not really a fan of perforated leather seats.

T_U_D · 08-04-2022, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ronin76

To be 144lbs again.

I was...and then i got married.

HA!

M2PDX · 08-04-2022, 05:06 PM

Opt for the manual transmission, slicktop (no sunroof), and it will be 129 lbs lighter.

Perhaps they'll offer a CF roof, which would lower it a few more lbs.

But more importantly, NONE of the driving reviews of the prototypes so far have mentioned it feeling heavy. To the contrary, the reviews focus on how balanced and nimble it is, and also how responsive the steering and brakes are on the track.

Ronin76 · 08-04-2022, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

Opt for the manual transmission, slicktop (no sunroof), and it will be 129 lbs lighter.

Perhaps they'll offer a CF roof, which would lower it a few more lbs.

But more importantly, NONE of the driving reviews of the prototypes so far have mentioned it feeling heavy. To the contrary, the reviews focus on how balanced and nimble it is, and also how responsive the steering and brakes are on the track.

I do like it's presence…in the videos it looks nice and wide.

SW19 · 08-04-2022, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

Opt for the manual transmission, slicktop (no sunroof), and it will be 129 lbs lighter.

Perhaps they'll offer a CF roof, which would lower it a few more lbs.

But more importantly, NONE of the driving reviews of the prototypes so far have mentioned it feeling heavy. To the contrary, the reviews focus on how balanced and nimble it is, and also how responsive the steering and brakes are on the track.

It was already confirmed that the carbon fiber roof will be available as an option.I haven’t read anything that confirms if you will still be able to get a slicktop instead of the sunroof like the F87.

Nexus_One · 08-04-2022, 06:09 PM

Maybe I'm just way behind, but I thought the M2 Comp would have xDrive.

Game · 08-04-2022, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Nexus_One

Maybe I'm just way behind, but I thought the M2 Comp would have xDrive.

We don't even know there will be a comp version....xDrive is out.

steve457 · 08-04-2022, 09:38 PM

No carbon brake disk option? I would've opted for them just for the lack of brake dust! I hope they are actually available as an option.

trey100 · 08-04-2022, 09:47 PM

35 kg heavier than the M3/4. But otherwise pretty glowing review.

Game · 08-04-2022, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by steve457

No carbon brake disk option? I would've opted for them just for the lack of brake dust! I hope they are actually available as an option.

Carbon ceramics are not available.

GrannyShiftG80 · 08-04-2022, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Game

We don't even know there will be a comp version....xDrive is out.

the other thread said the competition is confirmed

Game · 08-04-2022, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Allenssmart

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Originally Posted by Game

We don't even know there will be a comp version....xDrive is out.

the other thread said the competition is confirmed

Could be years out.

LivingInSalt · 08-04-2022, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trey100

35 kg heavier than the M3/4. But otherwise pretty glowing review.

The M3/4 only weighs 1600kg? Since when?

08-04-2022, 03:11 PM	#2
Ronin76 Major 1442 Rep 1,355 Posts Drives: 2018 Tesla Model 3 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	The wait sucks. I am really interested in the pricing. One thing I noticed is the 1810kg. Even though that is an estimate, 1810 (3990lbs) is heavy.
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08-04-2022, 03:14 PM	#3
LivingInSalt Major 1999 Rep 1,207 Posts Drives: 2023 BMW M240i Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	It won't be that heavy. The rwd G42 is 3604 pounds
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SW19 Colonel 2596 Rep 2,775 Posts Drives: 2016 Alpine White M2 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Wimbledon iTrader: (0)	After looking at the pics of the seats it looks like the carbon bucket seats have Alcantara in the lower and upper bolster area.It also looks like the leather isn't perforated like the M3 and M4 carbon bucket seats.Is that correct?I'm not really a fan of perforated leather seats.
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M2PDX Lieutenant Colonel 3439 Rep 1,750 Posts Drives: 2017 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Portland, Oregon iTrader: (0)	Opt for the manual transmission, slicktop (no sunroof), and it will be 129 lbs lighter. Perhaps they'll offer a CF roof, which would lower it a few more lbs. But more importantly, NONE of the driving reviews of the prototypes so far have mentioned it feeling heavy. To the contrary, the reviews focus on how balanced and nimble it is, and also how responsive the steering and brakes are on the track.
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08-04-2022, 06:09 PM	#15
Nexus_One Private 79 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 2020 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Peoria, AZ iTrader: (0)	Maybe I'm just way behind, but I thought the M2 Comp would have xDrive.
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steve457 Private First Class 170 Rep 164 Posts Drives: 2019 M2C Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	No carbon brake disk option? I would've opted for them just for the lack of brake dust! I hope they are actually available as an option.
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08-04-2022, 09:47 PM	#18
trey100 Colonel 1129 Rep 2,564 Posts Drives: 2020 M2 Competition Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	35 kg heavier than the M3/4. But otherwise pretty glowing review.
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