BMW M2 Spotted Once Again At The 'Ring

The Automotive Enthusiast · 05-24-2015, 09:36 PM

The best part? It doesn't sound like a John Deer!

Bemo · 05-24-2015, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

well there's nothing wrong with that - I know that quite a few 1M owners used the N55 downpipe for a better sound (my N55 135 definitely sounded better than my N54 one).

The S55 is also pretty good for a turbo motor - the one on my 235 is pretty muted - I hope the boys @ ///M turn up the volume some

That's pun intended, right? Because ActiveSound...

Adem1534 · 05-24-2015, 10:30 PM

Alright guys, hear me out. Someone mentioned it earlier, and I noticed the same exact thing.

I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars. First pic: Both mules. There is a black spot from this angle on one of the mules:
This first image, you see it on the driver side. The next images, it is on the passenger sides.

Now, you'll have to watch the video for yourself. But go to 33 seconds, and look at that area. You will see, that as the car goes through the turn, it seems as if the color of that spot is suggesting that we are looking into the wheel well. Compare the color of the spot with the apparent color of the tire (it shifts from black to grey, and so does the spot).

I am not convinced. It's just something I noticed and very odd that this color shifting black spot exists on ONE of the test mules... (why I do not know). If you watch that black spot at 33 seconds, you'll see it. Someone else noticed it too. Would love to hear comments.

dmboone25 · 05-25-2015, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bemo

That's pun intended, right? Because ActiveSound...

well I meant the real kind, but I am sure that we will get some sort of mixture between real and "enhanced" sound.

Hazey82 · 05-25-2015, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Alright guys, hear me out. Someone mentioned it earlier, and I noticed the same exact thing.

I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars. First pic: Both mules. There is a black spot from this angle on one of the mules:
This first image, you see it on the driver side. The next images, it is on the passenger sides.

Now, you'll have to watch the video for yourself. But go to 33 seconds, and look at that area. You will see, that as the car goes through the turn, it seems as if the color of that spot is suggesting that we are looking into the wheel well. Compare the color of the spot with the apparent color of the tire (it shifts from black to grey, and so does the spot).

I am not convinced. It's just something I noticed and very odd that this color shifting black spot exists on ONE of the test mules... (why I do not know). If you watch that black spot at 33 seconds, you'll see it. Someone else noticed it too. Would love to hear comments.

I noticed the same thing. We could be looking at the M2 and M2 CSL (minus CF roof, etc) being tested at the same time?

///Megalomaniac · 05-25-2015, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Someone else noticed it too. Would love to hear comments.

Hmm, I looked at it a few times again and as much as I would like to see a vent there, I think it's a 'swirl'. Looking at the attachment you can clearly see that there are no real edges where the spot ends, if you know what I mean.

Another thing I noticed is, that each of the cars (HF-5400 & KJ-5137) only has that black spot on one side. Why would they test a vent only on one side?

IS3andME · 05-25-2015, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Alright guys, hear me out. Someone mentioned it earlier, and I noticed the same exact thing.

I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars. First pic: Both mules. There is a black spot from this angle on one of the mules:
This first image, you see it on the driver side. The next images, it is on the passenger sides.

Now, you'll have to watch the video for yourself. But go to 33 seconds, and look at that area. You will see, that as the car goes through the turn, it seems as if the color of that spot is suggesting that we are looking into the wheel well. Compare the color of the spot with the apparent color of the tire (it shifts from black to grey, and so does the spot).

I am not convinced. It's just something I noticed and very odd that this color shifting black spot exists on ONE of the test mules... (why I do not know). If you watch that black spot at 33 seconds, you'll see it. Someone else noticed it too. Would love to hear comments.

That was me. I had noticed it three or 4 times in the vid. It may or may not be a vent. And I doubt that it is the CSL version. I think that may come with the BMW GT6 look, aka the 3.0 Hommage.

Adem1534 · 05-25-2015, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by IS3andME

That was me. I had noticed it three or 4 times in the vid. It may or may not be a vent. And I doubt that it is the CSL version. I think that may come with the BMW GT6 look, aka the 3.0 Hommage.

Looking at it again, I don't think it's a vent, because the colors of all the black spots lines seem to fade as the car turns. Maybe there's a small glimmer of hope still, but I'd be really surprised.

Artemis · 05-25-2015, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars.

That M2 test mule (M-HF5400) already confused us in the past.

Though it's tempting to think that it features air vents (when compared to those sporting the BMW Vision Concept GT6), to my eyes it's just camo swirls.

Bemo · 05-25-2015, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars.

That M2 test mule (M-HF5400) already confused us in the past.

Though it's tempting to think that it features air vents (when compared to those sporting the BMW Vision Concept GT6), to my eyes it's just camo swirls.

I hope NextGen gets to look exactly like the GT6 concept so I can just hand my wallet to BMW!

Adem1534 · 05-25-2015, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

That M2 test mule (M-HF5400) already confused us in the past.

Though it's tempting to think that it features air vents (when compared to those sporting the BMW Vision Concept GT6), to my eyes it's just camo swirls.

I agree. The way I feel personally, 90% chance of camo swirls, 10% chance of vents.

Steven1077 · 05-25-2015, 11:51 AM

I would say it's 100% no vents

Jblack4083 · 05-25-2015, 02:08 PM

Looks like more than swirls to me. Im not sure which exact mule but at points in the video you can see it's on both sides. Is it a vent, doubt it but i wouldn't be surprised if its a faux-vent contour line.

Artemis · 05-25-2015, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven1077

I would say it's 100% no vents

I concur. It seems to be merely an optic effect due to the angle.

Keep an eye on the four camo dots/swirls forming a rectangular shape, especially camo dot/swirl #3.

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JustChris · 05-25-2015, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bemo

I hope NextGen gets to look exactly like the GT6 concept so I can just hand my wallet to BMW!

Same.

Car looks like Vision GT6.

Take my money.

Take my kids college money.

bim2er · 05-25-2015, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

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Originally Posted by Steven1077

I would say it's 100% no vents

I concur. It seems to be merely an optic effect due to the angle.

Keep an eye on the four camo dots/swirls forming a rectangular shape, especially camo dot/swirl #3.

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The swirl in front of the right rear fender is the same pattern as the swirl a bit over a foot further forward. Not seeing evidence of a vent. A possible explanation for why it's not the same on both sides is the camo may not have been applied with the pattern in the same location on both sides of the car.

vantagesc · 05-25-2015, 10:26 PM

It also doesn't even make sense to have an intake there. The only reason I can think of is a rear air curtain. Normally you wouldn't want air going into the wheel well as it causes lift. Rear brake cooling is not an issue.

UpNcOmINg! · 05-26-2015, 01:56 AM

The simple fact that there seems to be so much depth on that swirl goes to show just how aggressive the flare is on that Arch!!
When this thing is unveiled, oh lord, I am going to nurse a chubby for days...
Sounds fantastic as well.
DP and axle back on the cards DEFINITELY!!!

allthatisntnow · 05-26-2015, 05:47 AM

They do layer foam underneath the camo wrap to create false features and lines. Thats the whole point of the camo. Those won't be intakes on the side.

twin fed · 05-26-2015, 08:05 AM

Take My Money!!!!

LDSM · 05-26-2015, 12:56 PM

I don't think it's a vent, because I don't think it would make sense to put an vent in that location for this car

Adem1534 · 05-26-2015, 02:12 PM

I don't think it's a vent either, it's definitely a camo swirl.

Now, I really wish we could see the front fender vents a little more! They're covered extensively.

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Adem1534 Colonel 2241 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: '16 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alex from the United States iTrader: (0)	Alright guys, hear me out. Someone mentioned it earlier, and I noticed the same exact thing. I think that on 1 of the cars in this video, there are rear vents. The same black spot exist on one of the cars. First pic: Both mules. There is a black spot from this angle on one of the mules: This first image, you see it on the driver side. The next images, it is on the passenger sides. Now, you'll have to watch the video for yourself. But go to 33 seconds, and look at that area. You will see, that as the car goes through the turn, it seems as if the color of that spot is suggesting that we are looking into the wheel well. Compare the color of the spot with the apparent color of the tire (it shifts from black to grey, and so does the spot). I am not convinced. It's just something I noticed and very odd that this color shifting black spot exists on ONE of the test mules... (why I do not know). If you watch that black spot at 33 seconds, you'll see it. Someone else noticed it too. Would love to hear comments. Last edited by Adem1534; 05-24-2015 at 11:20 PM..
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Jblack4083 Captain 116 Rep 888 Posts Drives: E46 ///M3 JB/CB Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Queens, NYC iTrader: (0)	Looks like more than swirls to me. Im not sure which exact mule but at points in the video you can see it's on both sides. Is it a vent, doubt it but i wouldn't be surprised if its a faux-vent contour line.
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vantagesc First Lieutenant 45 Rep 365 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	It also doesn't even make sense to have an intake there. The only reason I can think of is a rear air curtain. Normally you wouldn't want air going into the wheel well as it causes lift. Rear brake cooling is not an issue.
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UpNcOmINg! Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 273 Posts Drives: e82 BMW 135i Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: South Africa (Cape Town) iTrader: (0)	The simple fact that there seems to be so much depth on that swirl goes to show just how aggressive the flare is on that Arch!! When this thing is unveiled, oh lord, I am going to nurse a chubby for days... Sounds fantastic as well. DP and axle back on the cards DEFINITELY!!!
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LDSM Captain 344 Rep 686 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: ... iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's a vent, because I don't think it would make sense to put an vent in that location for this car Last edited by LDSM; 05-26-2015 at 01:11 PM..
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Adem1534 Colonel 2241 Rep 2,370 Posts Drives: '16 M2 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Alex from the United States iTrader: (0)	I don't think it's a vent either, it's definitely a camo swirl. Now, I really wish we could see the front fender vents a little more! They're covered extensively.
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