Lap times: G87 M2 AT versus G87 M2 MT versus F87 M2CS (by former rally driver)

VIERsr · 07-02-2023, 01:26 PM

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Small disclaimer: he is a former rally driver and currently the owner of a big Italian BMW dealership, so he has to promote new cars for sales reasons (my opinion).

Quick recap:
- The video was recorded on a slightly rainy day, while the lap times were taken on a dry day.
- G87 both with Pzero, CS with Pilot SuperSport.
- G87 a bit more fun and reactive than the G82.
- F87 more responsive and nervous, even too much for his taste, sometimes difficult to control.
- In some corners (long and fast) the MT drifts better because it can hold 2nd gear, in others (slow) the AT drifts better because the shorter 2nd gear delivers more torque at low speed.
- The slower shifts of the MT are balanced by the fewer shifts needed on a lap due to the longer ratios.
- He didn't feel much difference between the AT and MT on the G87, while the manual CS (this one) was much slower and worse than the CS DKG he had driven some time ago, mainly because of the tires (SS vs Cup2).
- He did not feel the weight of the G87 (at least for one lap).
- Overall, he liked the G87 better (and gave me the feeling that the automatic more than the manual).

- His watch is more desirable and harder to have than the M2.

tfunk88 · 07-02-2023, 08:50 PM

Odd that they ran the CS on PSS tires.

The CS is the only one I heard him say “molto molto MOLTO BENE!!!” while driving lol

werdn · 07-02-2023, 09:22 PM

I thought the "F generation" M cars were "nervous" in general. When I drove them, they felt like too much throttle too quickly then the rear will break loose. This is obviously a dramatic difference than I was used to in the last E generation with little/no torque and power up very high (8000rpm).

I think the f8x competition cars corrected this? But the m5 was a bit spikey compared to e60

Ravenseal · 07-02-2023, 09:33 PM

1:18.69 for the auto G87.
1:18.75 for the manual G87.
1:18.87 for the auto CS F87.
1:19.92 for the manual CS F87.
1:18.98 for a Cayman GT4.

Ravenseal · 07-02-2023, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

1:19.92 for the manual CS.

The time you posted is for the DCT CS on Cup 2 Tires.

Yeah, I fixed it.

Tag · 07-02-2023, 09:48 PM

Can't help but wonder how much better the time would have been if the G87s had MPS4S'.

DailyDownshift · 07-02-2023, 09:52 PM

G87 FTW!

Fugly M3 · 07-02-2023, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

Can't help but wonder how much better the time would have been if the G87s had MPS4S'.

C&D did a test of an M3CX that happened to have the Pirellis. The difference vs. the M4CX they tested wearing Michelins wasn't as dramatic as one would expect - further complicated by the fact that the M4 is designed to (and does) perform just a hair better than the M3.

Tag · 07-02-2023, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Fugly M3

C&D did a test of an M3CX that happened to have the Pirellis. The difference vs. the M4CX they tested wearing Michelins wasn't as dramatic as one would expect - further complicated by the fact that the M4 is designed to (and does) perform just a hair better than the M3.

I guess that makes sense with M xDrive but being the G87s are RWD I'd expect the MPS4S' to have a substantial impact on its time.

M2PDX · 07-02-2023, 10:20 PM

Hmmmm .... where have all the G87 haters gone these past few weeks???

What happened to all those who claimed repeatedly and LOUDLY that the G87 was a pig and the F87 (which I have and love) would issue a beat down in any competition?

Where oh where did they go?

Hellooooooooo????

tfunk88 · 07-02-2023, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

Hahahaha OMG these guys can’t stop grasping at straws…

If it was reversed: “odd that they ran the G87 on Pzero tires”

Molto bene is his expression of enthusiasm for being able to control the CS…

Grasping at straws? I don’t own an F87 or a G87. I don’t plan to purchase either of them. Just thought it was interesting.

tfunk88 · 07-02-2023, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

Why was it interesting?
It is the tires the car came with…

Well, those tires would be 3 years old, lots of heat cycles and miles compared to new tires. Unless they put on brand new tires just for this comparison.

cmgbk75 · 07-02-2023, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tfunk88

Well, those tires would be 3 years old, lots of heat cycles and miles compared to new tires. Unless they put on brand new tires just for this comparison.

Come on now, my popcorn is getting cold.

tfunk88 · 07-02-2023, 10:45 PM

3 year old tires with lots of miles would make a huge difference. And if replacing tires why would they use old tech tires?

Anyway…nevermind. Done wasting my time 😉

XC3LLR8 · 07-02-2023, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2PDX

Hmmmm .... where have all the G87 haters gone these past few weeks???

What happened to all those who claimed repeatedly and LOUDLY that the G87 was a pig and the F87 (which I have and love) would issue a beat down in any competition?

Where oh where did they go?

Hellooooooooo????

2 tons with a driver isn’t a pig?

A pig’s a pig.

D22M2 · 07-02-2023, 11:37 PM

That was fun to watch !

XC3LLR8 · 07-02-2023, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

Given the car is 1700kg, I agree with your assertion, what a pig of a driver to make a piggy combo!

Imagine the lap times if BMW made the car light!

440i6MT · 07-02-2023, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

Given the car is 1700kg, I agree with your assertion, what a pig of a driver to make a piggy combo!

Solid deflection

TractionControlDelete · 07-03-2023, 01:13 AM

Fun watch. It was pretty cool to hear about the gearing ratio pluses and minuses between the auto versus the manual. Obviously, BMW’s engineers did a bang up job for the auto and manual to have identical lap times (atleast on this shorter track). This comparison seems like a win-win all around no matter which M2 generation or transmission you prefer. Thanks for posting it, OP.

DSTR · 07-03-2023, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIERsr

Small disclaimer: he is a former rally driver and currently the owner of a big Italian BMW dealership, so he has to promote new cars for sales reasons (my opinion).
M2.

Gino SPA. He has nice facilities and an amazing display of significant Rally cars for sale at his Lotus shop. I was given a nice tour of it when considering buying an Evora from him. He is a reasonable dealer and easy to work with.

Thank you for posting this. Would be appropriate for a keen Swiss enthusiast to notice his fine time piece lol

imperfectluck · 07-03-2023, 03:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M2siast

M2siast
Given it has almost the same power, and is a “pig” what’s the excuse? Sign me up for more comfort, safety, and features while at it. G87 FTW.

With each generation of engineering, safety and comfort will increase naturally. The sad part is the current rise in insurance State side due to certain folks writing their G8x’s off in accidents. Whilst I’m still not a huge fan of BMW’s current design language, their mechanical engineering shines especially in the video above as always.

Can’t wait for the controversy of the next gen M cars that will most likely have a hybrid engine of some sorts and the weight wars kick in, it happens every generation.

Tallest · 07-03-2023, 04:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VIERsr

- His watch is more desirable and harder to have than the M2.

The important takeaways here!

Just a regular steel black dial daytona here, 20k all day long.

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