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Originally Posted by smakdown61
Makes the case for the M2 NOT having:
1. Adaptive Suspension
2. DCT
My guess is not even optional for those.
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The M2 will be the least expensive M, we know this. It'll primarily be a buyers introduction to an M car (obviously not limited to, as myself) so its got to be good enough that this buyer will progress to the M4, M6 and so on. DCT IMO, is a very big part of the M experience and not offering an alternative to 6MT will limit the amount of buyers on a volume car. The 1M was a limited edition and it' is very different to the M2.
DCT will most likely be replaced with the 8ZF (this is my biggest uncertainty) but I think it'll have to have the adaptive suspension. There won't be a ceramic brake option and there won't be a carbon roof.
Edit: More thought on DCT. The unit in the M4 is that of the M5. It certainly weighs more than the E92 unit and I don't think this extra weight would come welcome in the M2. Also to keep cost down, it makes sense to keep the 8ZF unit for simplicity and packaging. The 6MT from the 1M shouldn't be an issue at all.