2 Series [Official] BMW 2 Series (F22) Coupe

[Zafiro]

Track edition from Holland

 

[klier]

Looks fantastic! Tnx for the pics!

 

[Rainer271]

2016 BMW M2 prototype spied with a four-tailpipe exhaust system

Could introduced sometime next year
Development work continues on the 2016 BMW M2 as our spies have caught a new prototype undergoing testing.

Despite looking like previous prototypes, this is the first one we've seen with a four-tailpipe exhaust system. The car also has an aggressive front bumper, ventilated front fenders and high-performance brakes - among other things.

BMW has been tight-lipped about specifications but the M2 is expected to use a turbocharged 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine that develops approximately 380 PS (279 kW). This is 54 PS (39 kW) more than the M235i Coupe which can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in as little as 4.8 seconds with the optional eight-speed automatic transmission.

http://www.worldcarfans.com/114081279538/2016-bmw-m2-prototype-spied-with-a-four-tailpipe-exhaust

 

[as7920]

Interesting this "new" front bumper still does not have an inverted trapezoidal front air dam, typical of the Ms.
Plenty of time to change I suppose.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Looks good! The front bumper is still the same as the M235i. Great to see they've still kept (for now?) the aggressive body work of the M235i Racing!

 

[klier]

Looks good! The front bumper is still the same as the M235i. Great to see they've still kept (for now?) the aggressive body work of the M235i Racing!

Yes. No doubt it will change.

 

[SCOTT27]

The aero kit is influenced by the M235i Racing but actually if you bring the Vision Gran Turismo to realistic street proportions it gives the most accurate look. The prototypes use the Racing arches to accommodate the cars wide track for development purpose. But there will not be that much of a difference.

The car is turning out great . It has this really squat low to the road appearance heavily defined by its broad shoulders.
A worthy successor to the 1er M Coupe.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

Yes. No doubt it will change.

You think so?

I'm kind of hoping they keep the M235i Racing elements, such as that large gap at the end of the front fender, as well as the race-inspired look of the body work just in front of the rear wheels. It all looks very purposeful, aggressive and definitely more bespoke!

 

[Beemer B773ER]

The prototypes use the Racing arches to accommodate the cars wide track for development purpose. But there will not be that much of a difference.

Aww bugga!

 

[klier]

Yep, it will be a traditional M. With trapezoidal front air dam as as7920 mentioned above.

 

[manuelf]

@Scott: would you mind giving a hint regarding M2 roof? Carbon or not?
Since carbon expertice is obviously wide spread now and M3, M4 and M6 all have carbonfibre roof, I would really be dissappointed, if M2 lacks a cf roof ...

 

[SCOTT27]

@Scott: would you mind giving a hint regarding M2 roof? Carbon or not?
Since carbon expertice is obviously wide spread now and M3, M4 and M6 all have carbonfibre roof, I would really be dissappointed, if M2 lacks a cf roof ...

I am not sure for definite, I would need to find out but they are using Carbon in some areas of the car that it would be foolish not to offer one either as standard or optional because it is entirely feasible and cost effective to do so.
The difference here between M2 and 1er M Coupe is that M2 now has a budget.

 

[Beemer B773ER]

The difference here between M2 and 1er M Coupe is that M2 now has a budget.

Now do you mean that in a negative way in that the development of the car may be compromised/limited due to the budget,... or do you mean it in a positive way that they actually have money to develop new things rather than rely on the M3/M4 parts bin like in the 1M's case?

 

[SCOTT27]

Now do you mean that in a negative way in that the development of the car may be compromised/limited due to the budget,... or do you mean it in a positive way that they actually have money to develop new things rather than rely on the M3/M4 parts bin like in the 1M's case?

The positive way which is why there is two transmissions on offer and potentially the Cabrio.

 

[Sunny]

Now do you mean that in a negative way in that the development of the car may be compromised/limited due to the budget,... or do you mean it in a positive way that they actually have money to develop new things rather than rely on the M3/M4 parts bin like in the 1M's case?

Negative. Cause budget means there will be bean counters, market research, ROI and soon we will end up with... a cabrio or even worse some silly crossover with a funny roof.

 

[bimmerjph]

What I'm worried about it that with the two transmissions on offer, BMW is trying to make this car more mainstream. And if that's what they are doing then this car IS NOT going to be as good as the 1M, because they are going to compromise the suspension, steering, brakes, etc...

 

[Sunny]

 

[bimmerjph]

^Thank god, you only stereotyped the 7 software developers in SoCal and not the million of them in "NorCal". Otherwise, I would have had to respond in kind and break my 67 day streak of being nice to ignorant prejudiced a**holes on the internet.

But next time you want to stereotype SoCal, I would go with "a**hole porn stars" and leave a**hole software developers to NorCal. That way you won't look like an ignorant bigot, only just a bigot.

ps. Anyone else notice the inherent hypocrisy of using the internet and a computer to rant about software developers?

Sorry, not trying to make-fun of SoCal (or software guys), just the some of the people on another BMW forum. Sorry if I offended you.

I edited that out because in hindsight it was in poor taste.

 

[Sunny]

Sorry, not trying to make-fun of SoCal (or software guys), just the some of the people on another BMW forum. Sorry if I offended you.

I edited that out because in hindsight it was in poor taste.

That is very gentlemanly of you. I also apologize for my probably unnecessarily abrasive response and will edit it out. And I assure you there are software guys who do not want unnecessary tech or comfort features in their cars.

 

[manuelf]

What I'm worried about it that with the two transmissions on offer, BMW is trying to make this car more mainstream. And if that's what they are doing then this car IS NOT going to be as good as the 1M, because they are going to compromise the suspension, steering, brakes, etc...

What is exactly the compromise you are speaking of, when M2 - as is obvious if you look at the prototype pictures - uses front/rear axle and breaks of F8x?
Please don't start a DCT vs Manual discussion again, ok? I like to have a DCT - also in an M2! If it's your opinion, that having an DCT option in a sportscar makes it too mainstream and "soft?" ... fine - then I'm out of this discussion with you.