BMW gave the media its first in-person look at the M2 on Thursday night. This example was covered in the striking Zandvoort Blue, which is exclusive to the M2.
“It’s a purist’s car, it’s a driver’s car,” said John Kelly, product manager for the M line. “It’s a car that’s focused on rewarding the driver, having fun.”
The interior looks …
3,814lbs with the manual
mr2peak said:3,814lbs with the manual
what a porker!
mr2peak said:3,814lbs with the manual
Carbon roof, carbon seats, aluminum drivetrain parts, is the frame made of osmium?
I can't be the only person who saw the front end pic and thought 2005 Dodge Charger, can I?
Trent said:I can't be the only person who saw the front end pic and thought 2005 Dodge Charger, can I?
I see what you're seeing, but my first thought was that it looks like someone made a BMW from Legos.
In reply to Trent :
I thought they got a body kit from Ali Express or Pep Boys.
The dash is full of tv screens. I hate it. BMW loses me more with every new "unveiling".
I am struggling to feel excited about this car even though it has sweet box flares.
When the 1M came out, it was like BMW returned to form with an absolutely ridiculous and unnecessary M car. Then the first M2 came out and we could all actually buy the 1M we wanted. Now this one comes out and it is a frumpy looking M2 CS at a lower price but with more depreciation. I am sure the styling will get better with time. On the other hand, an M2 CS probably has a lower cost of ownership if I plan on keeping the car for less than 5 years.
Am I just jaded from too many similar cars? I am sure it drives great and is 3% faster than the outgoing car but I think I am going to keep pouring money into my old BMWs instead. Maybe this is what it is like to feel old.
jesus that dashboard, let alone the styling. I would imagine it still drives pretty well, but BMW has done a pretty comprehensive job of alienating me from the brand. And BMWs are what got me into cars in the first place.
this is what the front end says to me: (Altima SE R if the pic doesn't work)
J.A. Ackley said:
why are there two brake pedals?
In reply to Datsun310Guy :
It's the old farts edition with a clutch, look carefully as you'll never see one in the wild with a manual.
Adrian_Thompson (Forum Supporter) said:In reply to Datsun310Guy :
It's the old farts edition with a clutch, look carefully as you'll never see one in the wild with a manual.
I resemble that remark.
In reply to Lof8 - Andy :
I feel like I'm back in time in the Circuit City TV section!
IKR said:In reply to Lof8 - Andy :
I feel like I'm back in time in the Circuit City TV section!
In college I worked at Kmart - sometimes in the appliance department.
They had a cave like room for TV's and on Sunday's I'd slowly turn every TV to the Chicago Bears game and get caught up on the score.
Datsun310Guy said:J.A. Ackley said:
why are there two brake pedals?
I know, right? Mini is starting a manual driving school for that "third pedal." See our front page for more.
The space between the headlight lens and the grill is very awkward to me. And the rear looks to be missing something. I do love the interior and color though.
Trent said:I can't be the only person who saw the front end pic and thought 2005 Dodge Charger, can I?
Well it made me think of this....
After reading this article, I think I would prefer the S550 Mustang Mach 1 with the track seats for the money.
I see the manual is lighter and slower, but not the actual weight or the 0-60 time. What's the power? What's the price? What's anything?
Did BMW do the reveal in a hotel parking lot with no lighting?
Keith Tanner said:Did BMW do the reveal in a hotel parking lot with no lighting?
I thought the flash picture did a great job of showcasing the A/C condenser.
From the BMW site and other media outlets:
453 hp, 406 tq
3.9s for the auto, thus 4.1s for the stick
$63,195
Sunroof is 20% bigger thanks to superior German engineering
19x9.5 wheels front, 20x10.5 wheels rear - that's interesting.
Built in Mexico.
Hey guys, at least it doesn't feature the hideous pig snout.....but can't say that it's exactly handsome either.
In reply to Datsun310Guy :
Actually, the dash looks a lot like my at work CAD station with too many monitors to look at........WE WANT GAUGES DAMMIT !!!!!!
This simply reinforces my belief that I can never sell my E82 128i M-Sport if I want to continue to own a modern-ish BMW.
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