M2 [Renders] BMW M2 (gen III)

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Let's hope it gets 1.5 liters engine with 3-cylinders + cylinder-deactivation.

Or better, one cylinder with cylinder deactivation.
I can't believe that whatever the hybrid version of a four cylinder it can be lighter than the S58. It's all about emissions.

 

[Shellshock]

These renders look just horrible, but whatever......

 

[Levi68]

Because there's no way in hell that a 4 pot hybrid M2 could overall be as enjoyable, as enthralling and as challenging as an inline six M2.

Yes, but there is the M4 and the Supra for this, isn't there?

 

[martinbo]

Yes, but there is the M4 and the Supra for this, isn't there?

The M4 is a range above and considerably more expensive than the M2. The Supra is a 2 seater Toyota. All the while the M2 has proven to be a great success for BMW. It's the only car of its kind in the segment. Actually, it's the only car of its kind - period. And that's what makes it so darn appealing.

 

[Shellshock]

Yes Supra is with Z4 platform i think..so below M4

 

[as7920]

4 wheel drive?

 

[domleo999]

Rumors on à French website that bmw is testing next M2 with an hybrid 4 cylinder !

Opens up the possibility of a FWD based M car too, the 4 cylinder will fit under the UKL based cars.

 

[CrunchSlaughtered]

Yes Supra is with Z4 platform i think..so below M4

The platform is scalable, so it is different in the wheelbase (Z4 compared to the 4er) but it is not a lower class.

 

[Centurion]

The M4 is a range above and considerably more expensive than the M2. The Supra is a 2 seater Toy...

It is one of a kind. I have intentionally avoided driving an M2 Comp in fear that I would like it so much that I won't be able to stop thinking about getting one.

 

[dalab]

A 4 cylinder M engine sounds really nice honestly.

Okay, but it would also be a shame not to have the BMW trade mark of the 6-cylinder in the smallest package, the essence of everything

 

[Centurion]

For an abject lesson in engine coarseness vs smoothness, drive a 982 S/GTS back to back with a991.2/992 (specifically the turbocharged variants).

Which one do you consider coarse? I have driven the 982, 982 S and 992 S but not back to back.

 

[martinbo]

Which one do you consider coarse? I have driven the 982, 982 S and 992 S but not back to back.[...

Well, the 982 of course. It's a rough, thrummy engine which I don't care much for at all. I have an(other) friend who has a 982 GTS and whilst it's proper fast, its engine leaves me grumpy and cynical. Power but no glory.

 

[donkeykong]

Well, the 982 of course. It's a rough, thrummy engine which I don't care much for at all. I have...

You said it best recently,"six or nix".

 

[Deleted member 52969]

correct thread I assuming?

 

[Shellshock]

2 doors M2, yep

 

[SCOTT27]

correct thread I assuming?

The Blue render is too F series design wise. Not representative and definitely not the direction they are in or heading to.

 

[Levi68]

Now that the new 2 series will be coupe only without hatch variant, they should make it lower, closer to Toyota Supra and GT86. Current F22 is too tall for how short it is.

 

[Matski]

they should make it lower, closer to Toyota Supra and GT86. Current F22 is too tall for how short it is.

I quite like the fact that the 2-er still has a 2-dr saloon vibe to it, like 3-er coupes used to. I don't want all the coupes to be fast backs.

 

[Centurion]

I quite like the fact that the 2-er still has a 2-dr saloon vibe to it, like 3-er coupes used t...

I find the 2-door sedan shape charming and unique. What I would like to see see on the successor is slimmer tail lights to give the rear a wider look. From the rear the 2 Series Coupe can sometimes look a bit cute.

 

[SCOTT27]

I quite like the fact that the 2-er still has a 2-dr saloon vibe to it, like 3-er coupes used t...

Exactly THE 2 follows that 2-box idea that started with the 1600 and 2002.