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Colin Wood
Colin Wood Associate Editor
10/11/22 6:05 p.m.
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Before we all descend into madness discussing the new M2’s looks, let’s talk numbers.

The all-new BMW M2 comes powered by a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo inline-six good for 453 horsepower at 6250 rpm and 406 lb.-ft. of torque at 2650-5870 rpm.

A six-speed manual comes standard, though buyers can opt for an eight-speed automatic.

Measuring in at roughly 180 inches long, …

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Noddaz
Noddaz GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/11/22 6:15 p.m.

I bet it is a hoot to drive!

 

thatsnowinnebago
thatsnowinnebago GRM+ Memberand UberDork
10/11/22 6:23 p.m.

Well the kidneys are smaller so that's cool. And the red is nice. Wait, do I spy box flares?!

Janitor_genie
Janitor_genie GRM+ Member
10/11/22 6:29 p.m.

It looks like a baby F06 6 series

Kreb (Forum Supporter)
Kreb (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/11/22 6:37 p.m.

What's not to like?

CAinCA
CAinCA GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
10/11/22 7:06 p.m.
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:

What's not to like?

"the new M2 weighs in at 3814 pounds". surprise

It's basically as big or bigger than an e92 M3 in every dimension. Actually, it's almost as big as a new Mustang. 

06HHR (Forum Supporter)
06HHR (Forum Supporter) Dork
10/11/22 7:32 p.m.
CAinCA said:
Kreb (Forum Supporter) said:

What's not to like?

"the new M2 weighs in at 3814 pounds". surprise

It's basically as big or bigger than an e92 M3 in every dimension. Actually, it's almost as big as a new Mustang. 

So, its a German Mustang GT.. Another one to watch out for at and cars and coffee events.

BlueInGreen - Jon
BlueInGreen - Jon UltraDork
10/11/22 8:22 p.m.

So it's under 4000lbs...

...until I get in the driver seat, lol.

buzzboy
buzzboy SuperDork
10/11/22 10:02 p.m.

One of the best looking cars BMW has put out in a decade or more. Liking the color too!

z31maniac
z31maniac MegaDork
10/11/22 10:35 p.m.

I actually like it.

Butnas mentioned, definitely put on a bit more than the freshman 15.

BlueInGreen - Jon
BlueInGreen - Jon UltraDork
10/11/22 10:45 p.m.

Yeah it's a heckuva car and I dig the flares, but it weighs more than an E39 M5 surprise

CAinCA
CAinCA GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
10/12/22 12:27 a.m.
BlueInGreen - Jon said:

So it's under 4000lbs...

...until I get in the driver seat, lol.

I'm right there with you brother. 

STM317
STM317 PowerDork
10/12/22 5:29 a.m.

At least they got the wheel arches right...

OHSCrifle
OHSCrifle GRM+ Memberand UltraDork
10/12/22 6:14 a.m.
STM317 said:

At least they got the wheel arches right...

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but I think the flat front flare looks like a Nissan and not in a good way. 

fatallightning
fatallightning HalfDork
10/12/22 7:44 a.m.

I do like box flares, and the grille is smaller than an M3/M4. So I guess that's nice...

I'd like to see it in another color. In different photos, the flares either look huge, or barely noticeable. 

 

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
10/12/22 8:15 a.m.

That is less than 200 lbs lighter than my cls550. I do like the looks of it!!!  

calteg
calteg SuperDork
10/12/22 8:54 a.m.

I'm surprised it's "only" 453hp. I'm sure it's under rated and a tune adds 100hp but still

calteg
calteg SuperDork
10/12/22 8:54 a.m.

I'm surprised it's "only" 453hp. I'm sure it's under rated and a tune adds 100hp but still

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
10/12/22 9:14 a.m.
CAinCA said:

"the new M2 weighs in at 3814 pounds". surprise

The curb weight of my 1961 Pontiac Bonneville was listed at 3810 pounds.  I know modern cars are more 'dense' with crash protection, electronics, etc. but that's just crazy.

Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter)
Tom_Spangler (Forum Supporter) GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
10/12/22 9:32 a.m.
BlueInGreen - Jon said:

So it's under 4000lbs...

...until I get in the driver seat, lol.

Same, and speaking of us... uh.. larger folks. If these are the only seats available:

...then that's gonna be a "no" from me, dawg.

maschinenbau
maschinenbau GRM+ Memberand UberDork
10/12/22 9:34 a.m.

The current lightest weight BMW M-car weights more than my 1972 El Camino. And it doesn't even have batteries to blame. Yikes.

docwyte
docwyte PowerDork
10/12/22 10:04 a.m.

Nose isn't nearly as hideous as the M3/4 but it's far from pleasing esthetically.  3800lbs is a huge porker.  I'd still go with the last gen M2 comp

madmrak351
madmrak351 Reader
10/12/22 10:06 a.m.

Love the looks!! Weight is crazy. Does indirect charge air cooling mean an air to liquid intercooler? Only newer BMW turbo motor I am somewhat familiar with is the 2.0 4 cylinder. Both of them we’ve had were air to air. Less post turbo plumbing volume decreases lag, but liquid to air adds even more weight...

Flynlow (FS)
Flynlow (FS) Dork
10/12/22 10:35 a.m.

I like the flare and general shape, but some of the details...yikes.  Did they forget the grille mesh in the front openings?   And the outboard rear openings/styling is a little too transformers/Civic Type R for my taste.  But that's coming from someone who thinks the E46/E39 were where BMW peaked with styling:

 

jgrewe
jgrewe Dork
10/12/22 10:47 a.m.

Does it have a dipstick?

Will it drip oil on its serpentine belt out of the oil filter housing?

Will it force feed itself that belt through the front seal if it fails?

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