This thread to save time for you in trawling through a recent M2 test mule thread ...which was royally derailed to a better destination by some other ///M enthusiasts and yours truly (see
here).
The front bumper of the M2 test mule has been debated to bits in the recent past, likely much to the
"Na endlich, Sie haben es nur ein bisschen verstanden" amusement of BMW (see
here [
"Form follows function: M2 front end design comparo"] and more recently see
here [
"M2 front end design examined closer"]).
This time, forum fellow
Adem1534 and myself have made a modest attempt to take a closer look at pictures of the camouflaged rear bumper and side of the January 2015 M2 test mules. Purpose: trying to discern some lines lying beneath the camo. Got to be said: kudos to the BMW camo guys - they did an excellent job. Nevertheless, snow, angles and photo techniques are on our side for a soft peek-through.
In the end, the faithful BMW Ranger
SCOTT26 decided to put his beer and bag of chips aside whilst patrolling the thread, and chimed in to post a
"folks, you don't need eyes to see, you need vision - more particularly GT6 Vision !" type of comment (see
here and
here).
As you can see below, it appears that the M2 will indeed feature several cues from the BMW Vision Concept (GT6) (see
here and
here), though in a toned down 'in real life' fashion.
Serious folks, not only in terms of performance, but also design-wise, the M2 (
aka "Pyrat2") has quite some potential to create a nervous buzz in certain office rooms in Ingolstadt, Stuttgart and Zuffenhausen. Pull it off, BMW.
Rear:
About the rectangular rear reflectors sporting (temporary) the M2 test mule. It was pointed out that these also featured on the 2015 X5 M and X6 M test mules. The production version of the 2015 X5 M and X6 M feature rear reflectors inside the vertical 'side vents'. Hence, the M2 might get these too (in all fairness, it ain't quite a looker from an aesthetic point of view - the 1M sported black plastic inserts/parts, which was a smart idea design-wise). As to the color choice of the rear reflectors (if decided to install these in the side vents), here is really-really to hoping that the ///M division makes these as smoked as possible to keep these discreet inside the side vent pockets (but still serving their purpose: reflecting light), or to offer dark versions at least as
"BMW M Performance Black Line Rear Reflectors" option.
Side:
Follow the lines, especially on the pictures that got the 'negative' treatment. Not sure whether the M2 will feature an air intake vent on the front side of the rear fender (such as on the GT6). More likely that it will be a closed crease (compare with the crease on the rear side of the front fender of the 1M). Hopefully BMW keeps the 'air intake vent' idea in mind for an eventual M2 CSL or M2 GTS project, if that ever comes to fruition.
Fender size: 1M test mule (2010) versus M2 test mule (2015):
As to fender size, the M2 is more affiliated to the M4 (less flared) than to the 1M and F80 M3 (more flared). For those wondering about the fender flare difference between F80 M3 and M4: see
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showp...5&postcount=19.
Last but not least... squint your eyes and use a pinch of your imagination when looking at the pictures below
