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      09-08-2014, 01:41 PM   #1
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Form follows function: M2 front end design comparo

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
The 1er M Coupe did start the ball rolling for the latest "function over form" for aerodynamics. And the M2 will also introduce progress on this theme.
Front end design comparo:

F87 M2 (August 2014 test mule - more photos)
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F20 M135i
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F22 M235i
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E82 1M
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E9X M3
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F80 M3
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F82 M4
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F10 M5
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F12 M6
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F87 M2
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BMW GT6 Vision Concept
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Closer look: BMW Vision Gran Turismo (GT6) versus the August 2014 M2 test mule:



Note that the 1M and E9X M3 are the only models without grilles at the side air intakes.

Some info about air dams, splitters, air curtains and diffusers:
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=795049
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