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Originally Posted by aajami
Interesting note about the M235i being quicker around certain tracks than the 1M. While I still think that BMW will deliver an M2 at some point, this adds more fodder for the argument against one coming out.
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There's still plenty of scope for an M2, performance wise. Just look at the new M3/M4, it 0.8 seconds faster to 60 than the outgoing one. The 1M was just 2 tenths shy of the E9x M3 so we have at least half a second to play with.
I reckon the M2 could easily come in at 4.3s to 4.4s for a 0-60 time as opposed to 4.8s for the M235i. Depends how light they make it and how much power, naturally. The demand is there for sure, the 1M has proven that theory.
But its not just about the performance. It's the experience. This M2 will sell like hot cakes. BMW's main issue will be if it takes too many sales away from the M3/M4.