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M2 2016 BMW M2 Reviews
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The BMW M2 is a high-performance version of the BMW 2 Series automobile developed by BMW's motorsport division, BMW M GmbH. As the 2 Series replaced the 1 Series coupé and convertible models, the first-generation M2 was marketed as the most basic M model in the range. Official website: BMW M
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MT thinks the sterring is good
But by then, the race has already been won. In fact, any race between these two cars is over before it even begins—the M2 is a far more entertaining car to drive. For starters, its steering feels directly connected to the front wheels. Not only does its weight build in lockstep with cornering loads, it actually transmits road-surface texture back to the driver. This is something that hasn’t happened since BMW switched to electrically assisted power steering. The low-frequency feedback (camber changes and tramlining) is still muted, and the mid-frequency stuff (such as quick one-wheel dips and surface irregularities) is similarly missing in action, but the high-Hertz stuff is back, meaning you can feel road texture and through the helm, helping you place the front wheels. The old 1 Series M Coupe’s hydraulic rack was far from BMW’s best, but was certainly more communicative—but had BMW’s electric assist started out this good, we wouldn’t have blasted it. (OK, we would have, but we’d have remained hopeful that it was fixable. We now have that hope.)
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-bmw-m2-first-test-review/
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And the ever-present BMW Active Sound Management? Well, it’s here, too. I pulled the fuse for the stereo amplifier (30-amp fuse number 122, FYI) and the engine sounded largely the same, just much quieter, especially below 4,000 rpm. While it’s still immediately apparent that the engine noise is enhanced, this is also the first time BMW’s active sound design sounds like the actual engine.
Just like the steering feels like BMW steering. And the brakes feel like BMW brakes. And the handling feels like BMW handling. The M2 represents an unexpected return to form. Sure, it has warts — the throttle-blip stupidity, the crooked seating position, the weight — but it hasn’t fallen victim of the dreaded German Second Time Flub.
But by then, the race has already been won. In fact, any race between these two cars is over before it even begins—the M2 is a far more entertaining car to drive. For starters, its steering feels directly connected to the front wheels. Not only does its weight build in lockstep with cornering loads, it actually transmits road-surface texture back to the driver. This is something that hasn’t happened since BMW switched to electrically assisted power steering. The low-frequency feedback (camber changes and tramlining) is still muted, and the mid-frequency stuff (such as quick one-wheel dips and surface irregularities) is similarly missing in action, but the high-Hertz stuff is back, meaning you can feel road texture and through the helm, helping you place the front wheels. The old 1 Series M Coupe’s hydraulic rack was far from BMW’s best, but was certainly more communicative—but had BMW’s electric assist started out this good, we wouldn’t have blasted it. (OK, we would have, but we’d have remained hopeful that it was fixable. We now have that hope.)
http://www.motortrend.com/news/2016-bmw-m2-first-test-review/
and
And the ever-present BMW Active Sound Management? Well, it’s here, too. I pulled the fuse for the stereo amplifier (30-amp fuse number 122, FYI) and the engine sounded largely the same, just much quieter, especially below 4,000 rpm. While it’s still immediately apparent that the engine noise is enhanced, this is also the first time BMW’s active sound design sounds like the actual engine.
Just like the steering feels like BMW steering. And the brakes feel like BMW brakes. And the handling feels like BMW handling. The M2 represents an unexpected return to form. Sure, it has warts — the throttle-blip stupidity, the crooked seating position, the weight — but it hasn’t fallen victim of the dreaded German Second Time Flub.
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No, but I did own a black Z4 M, and once you make peace with the fact that your car will look dirty all the time, it's not too bad. It still looks mean even when dirty.
I believe he has someone washing the cars for him
I do but HE does not look like that.
Good question. It had this function on the 320d manual I drove last month, and I thought it was bizarre. For the first ten minutes I thought I was accidentally hitting the accelerator pedal in-between shifts.
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Look, I'd realise immediately what was going on to be honest - not meaning to sound like a smarty pants.
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Convertible? Well, I hope not, at least not befor a more serious coupe is offered.
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100 cars were allocated for Sweden for 2016 - all of them are now gone. If you haven't ordered the car yet, then good luck to you to get it this year 
Av den planerade produktionen om ca 100 bilar till Sverige under 2016 är samtliga sålda sedan länge, väntelistan på ytterligare produktion är in princip lika lång. Status just nu innebär således att "nästa sålda bil" kommer tidigast kunna levereras en bit in i 2017.
Sverige, och övriga världen, arbetar alla på högtryck för att få till ytterligare produktion och tilldelning!"
Av den planerade produktionen om ca 100 bilar till Sverige under 2016 är samtliga sålda sedan länge, väntelistan på ytterligare produktion är in princip lika lång. Status just nu innebär således att "nästa sålda bil" kommer tidigast kunna levereras en bit in i 2017.
Sverige, och övriga världen, arbetar alla på högtryck för att få till ytterligare produktion och tilldelning!"
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100 cars were allocated for Sweden for 2016 - all of them are now gone. If you haven't ordered the car yet, then good luck to you to get it this year
Av den planerade produktionen om ca 100 bilar till Sverige under 2016 är samtliga sålda sedan länge, väntelistan på ytterligare produktion är in princip lika lång. Status just nu innebär således att "nästa sålda bil" kommer tidigast kunna levereras en bit in i 2017.
Sverige, och övriga världen, arbetar alla på högtryck för att få till ytterligare produktion och tilldelning!"
Have you got one on order Just Me?
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No, If I need a new car I don't want to wait to year 2017.
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After reading a lot of reviews I'd say the lineage is clear.
The Inka car is awaiting an Alpina rebuild with Webers, awaiting estimates on panels.
The two-coloured one is getting its engine fixed (not that easy, especially as this turns out to be a heavily tuned engine, but we have connected with a Norwegian rally team that used to race them) and from there it will be a total tear-down.
All is being documented. Will return
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Unfortunately I'm not in a position to purchase an M2 for a year or two for sure, LCI or Cabrio maybe in the future, perhaps you could shed some light? Big regret selling 1M TBH.
My issue is the poor quality of the journalism, certainly expect better from Greg Cable.
That statement full of BS unless you think otherwise is just one example, and don't forget the mistakes and errors.
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I don't know about full fledged, but I've already read about a rumored M2 'CS'.
Either way, the M2 is good enough as is imo, so anything on top of it is extra bonus. A cabrio would be nice.
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Forgive me, I'm not sure what you mean by a fully fledged version.
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Why the BMW M2 is and isn’t a BMW E46 M3
BMW M2, BMW M3 | February 23rd, 2016 by Nico DeMattia 0
Naturally, when the BMW M2 was in the works, there were endless comparisons between it and the E46 M3. When the M2 debuted, many fans …
Naturally, when the BMW M2 was in the works, there were endless comparisons between it and the E46 M3. When the M2 debuted, many fans rejoiced, as they felt that BMW was going back to its roots and creating the second coming of the beloved E46 M3. The comparisons are valid, as both cars are similar in size, shape, engine size, power, weight and look. So BMW enthusiasts were tickling with excitement over the idea of one of their favorite Bavarian icons being reincarnated.
In many ways, the BMW M2 is a spiritual successor to the E46 M3. Not only just in size, power and weight, but in character. When you compare the modern BMW M4 to the E46 M3, you’ll actually find more differences than similarities. The M4 has become more hardcore, harder-edged and more of a brute. The E46 M3 was, at least by modern standards, more delicate. It sort of danced through corners, smoothly and quickly. At the time, it was almost considered a muscle car, due to its power and ability to roast its rear wheels, but in comparison to its modern interpretations, it’s far more graceful. The BMW M2 is much like that. It’s safer than the M4 and more graceful, easier to throw into bends without fear of it biting you. It’s a great dance partner, much like its E46 predecessor.
The BMW M2 uses a 3.0 liter turbocharged I6 engine, that develops 365 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, while the E46 used a 3.2 liter naturally-aspirated I6 engine, that made 333 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Both cars actually weight about the same, 3,400 lbs give or take some options, which gives the M2 a better power-to-weight advantage. But both cars are at around the same level of power and performance for their respective times.
They’re also similar in terms of design. A simple coupe turned more aggressive on the outside, with flared wheel arches and a more angry looking front end. Both the M2 and E46 M3 share those features. However, on the inside of both cars, it’s calm and sedate, even. It’s shouty on the outside and all business on the inside. Put the two cars next to each other back in 2003 and you’d assume that the M2 was actually the future M3, that’s how similar they are, in terms of design.
However, they aren’t exactly the same, and the BMW M2 does differentiate itself from the E46 M3 a bit. In terms of performance, the BMW M2 is far faster, thanks to its aforementioned power-to-weight advantage. 0-60 mph for the M2 comes in around 4.3 seconds with a manual transmission, while the same sprint takes the E46 M3 4.7 seconds to complete. The BMW M2 is also the sharper car of the two, thanks to upgraded chassis technology, better brakes and a far better rear differential. The E46 M3 used a variable mechanical limited-slip differential at the rear, while the new M2 has an electronically-controlled M Differential, which works far better and far faster, allowing the M2 to put its power down in corners much better. However, while the M2 is the faster, sharper car, the E46 M3 is the more pure car of the two, giving the driver buckets of feedback through its controls, while the M2 is a bit muted by comparison.
Another big difference comes in technology, mainly powertrain technology. While the E46 M3 used a naturally-aspirated I6, the M2’s is turbocharged. Because of this, they adopt two different styles of putting their power down. The E46 M3 is a screamer, it loves to rev to redline and hang out in the high rpms. It also doesn’t make most of its power until much higher in its rev-range. The M2, on the other hand, makes a ton of low-end torque, giving it tire-breaking twist off the line. The BMW M2 also has a much better automatic transmission option, with its seven-speed DCT gearbox, which is generally sublime to use. The E46 M3 was available with a six-speed SMG auto-manual that was clunky and rather annoying in traffic.
So both cars are very similar and also very different. However, it’s clear where the BMW M2’s roots come from. The BMW E46 M3 defined what it meant to be small, fast, fun and also comfortable everyday and set the standard when it first debuted, a standard that has yet to be reached by anyone, including BMW. Until now, as the BMW M2 provides all of the same driving attributes as the E46, just in a more modern way. If ever there was a modern interpretation of what the E46 M3 was, it’s the BMW M2.
TAGS: BMW E46 M3, BMW M2
BMW M2, BMW M3 | February 23rd, 2016 by Nico DeMattia 0
Naturally, when the BMW M2 was in the works, there were endless comparisons between it and the E46 M3. When the M2 debuted, many fans …
Naturally, when the BMW M2 was in the works, there were endless comparisons between it and the E46 M3. When the M2 debuted, many fans rejoiced, as they felt that BMW was going back to its roots and creating the second coming of the beloved E46 M3. The comparisons are valid, as both cars are similar in size, shape, engine size, power, weight and look. So BMW enthusiasts were tickling with excitement over the idea of one of their favorite Bavarian icons being reincarnated.
In many ways, the BMW M2 is a spiritual successor to the E46 M3. Not only just in size, power and weight, but in character. When you compare the modern BMW M4 to the E46 M3, you’ll actually find more differences than similarities. The M4 has become more hardcore, harder-edged and more of a brute. The E46 M3 was, at least by modern standards, more delicate. It sort of danced through corners, smoothly and quickly. At the time, it was almost considered a muscle car, due to its power and ability to roast its rear wheels, but in comparison to its modern interpretations, it’s far more graceful. The BMW M2 is much like that. It’s safer than the M4 and more graceful, easier to throw into bends without fear of it biting you. It’s a great dance partner, much like its E46 predecessor.
The BMW M2 uses a 3.0 liter turbocharged I6 engine, that develops 365 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque, while the E46 used a 3.2 liter naturally-aspirated I6 engine, that made 333 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque. Both cars actually weight about the same, 3,400 lbs give or take some options, which gives the M2 a better power-to-weight advantage. But both cars are at around the same level of power and performance for their respective times.
They’re also similar in terms of design. A simple coupe turned more aggressive on the outside, with flared wheel arches and a more angry looking front end. Both the M2 and E46 M3 share those features. However, on the inside of both cars, it’s calm and sedate, even. It’s shouty on the outside and all business on the inside. Put the two cars next to each other back in 2003 and you’d assume that the M2 was actually the future M3, that’s how similar they are, in terms of design.
However, they aren’t exactly the same, and the BMW M2 does differentiate itself from the E46 M3 a bit. In terms of performance, the BMW M2 is far faster, thanks to its aforementioned power-to-weight advantage. 0-60 mph for the M2 comes in around 4.3 seconds with a manual transmission, while the same sprint takes the E46 M3 4.7 seconds to complete. The BMW M2 is also the sharper car of the two, thanks to upgraded chassis technology, better brakes and a far better rear differential. The E46 M3 used a variable mechanical limited-slip differential at the rear, while the new M2 has an electronically-controlled M Differential, which works far better and far faster, allowing the M2 to put its power down in corners much better. However, while the M2 is the faster, sharper car, the E46 M3 is the more pure car of the two, giving the driver buckets of feedback through its controls, while the M2 is a bit muted by comparison.
Another big difference comes in technology, mainly powertrain technology. While the E46 M3 used a naturally-aspirated I6, the M2’s is turbocharged. Because of this, they adopt two different styles of putting their power down. The E46 M3 is a screamer, it loves to rev to redline and hang out in the high rpms. It also doesn’t make most of its power until much higher in its rev-range. The M2, on the other hand, makes a ton of low-end torque, giving it tire-breaking twist off the line. The BMW M2 also has a much better automatic transmission option, with its seven-speed DCT gearbox, which is generally sublime to use. The E46 M3 was available with a six-speed SMG auto-manual that was clunky and rather annoying in traffic.
So both cars are very similar and also very different. However, it’s clear where the BMW M2’s roots come from. The BMW E46 M3 defined what it meant to be small, fast, fun and also comfortable everyday and set the standard when it first debuted, a standard that has yet to be reached by anyone, including BMW. Until now, as the BMW M2 provides all of the same driving attributes as the E46, just in a more modern way. If ever there was a modern interpretation of what the E46 M3 was, it’s the BMW M2.
TAGS: BMW E46 M3, BMW M2
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BMW nailed every aspect of this car,still a hooligan with out becoming a sloppy its limit its bigger brother it seems.
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BMW M GmbH, formerly known as BMW Motorsport GmbH, is a subsidiary of
BMW AG that manufactures high-performance luxury cars. BMW M ("M" for "motorsport")
was initially created to facilitate BMW's racing program, which was very successful
in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW's vehicle
portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most
known by the general public. These M-badged cars traditionally include modified engines,
transmissions, suspensions, interior trims, aerodynamics, and exterior modifications
to set them apart from their counterparts. All M models are tested and tuned at BMW's
private facility at the Nürburgring racing circuit in Germany.
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