Video: M2 front bumper without disguise padding camouflage

Mr_Teutonic · 08-09-2015, 05:33 PM

SCHWIIIING

SCOTT26 · 08-09-2015, 07:01 PM

If you look at the hips you can see how much they differ from the regular 2er.
Far more broader and integrated into the side sill.
Defined yet Powerful.

PackPride85 · 08-09-2015, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

If you look at the hips you can see how much they differ from the regular 2er.
Far more broader and integrated into the side sill.
Defined yet Powerful.

Can't see it with all the camo on. Please upload pic with no camo.

vantagesc · 08-09-2015, 07:39 PM

I think this means teaser coming soon. BMW is very intentional about how much the public gets to see.

SW19 · 08-09-2015, 08:15 PM

Just show us the M2 Concept at Pebble Beach in a few days.Most people around here have seen enough of these spy pics.

dmboone25 · 08-09-2015, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by vantagesc

I think this means teaser coming soon. BMW is very intentional about how much the public gets to see.

+1

This is almost paramount to a teaser video to be honest - I mean, unless the guy taping is 007, how did he get this much time and access?

RLBB · 08-09-2015, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

+1

This is almost paramount to a teaser video to be honest - I mean, unless the guy taping is 007, how did he get this much time and access?

How? Lots of test mules are going around and sometimes those drivers stop to different places for different needs. BMW knows that hence why they're putting camos on the cars. Seen plenty of camoed cars parked with no one around it or even at gas stations. Not that different than other automakers

RLBB · 08-09-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

See, a more realistic version of the Vision GT.

Still don't see it...those vents were on the 1M and they are now, sort of, on the M3/M4. It's just the normal design language now. Vision GT is not the basis for the M2. Period.

Thurman Murch · 08-09-2015, 09:16 PM

Dat CFRP roof

dmboone25 · 08-09-2015, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RLBB

How? Lots of test mules are going around and sometimes those drivers stop to different places for different needs. BMW knows that hence why they're putting camos on the cars. Seen plenty of camoed cars parked with no one around it or even at gas stations. Not that different than other automakers

The timing basically - there hasn't been much going on for a while, we have info that the reveal is imminent and that teasers are being developed...it makes sense for little nuggets to be dropped from time to time...

They did the exact same thing with the pics of the MR 235 - it just "happened" to be photographed from 12 different angles as it was being covered for transport.

This shit ain't by chance - and it's good, because people on here are ready to die without some new info or whatnot.

Falafel Combo · 08-09-2015, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Thurman Murch

Dat CFRP roof

Were you watching a different video? I'm pretty sure that's a sunroof dude.

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Falafel Combo · 08-09-2015, 09:34 PM

Just noticed the blue calipers too.

Doctor///M · 08-09-2015, 09:50 PM

Looks like it will be fantastic!!

Adem1534 · 08-09-2015, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by RLBB

Still don't see it...those vents were on the 1M and they are now, sort of, on the M3/M4. It's just the normal design language now. Vision GT is not the basis for the M2. Period.

Vision GT is unquestionably the basis for the M2. You clearly have not been following the M2 closely throughout it's development.

The front aero is nearly identical, the rear vents are clearly inspired from the Vision GT, as well as the shape of the flares.

You're so wrong I don't even know what else to say besides that you're wrong.

IB M · 08-09-2015, 09:53 PM

Looks great! Can't wait until these hit the streets.

Oliver1 · 08-09-2015, 09:59 PM

Biggest disappointment is no hood scoop. No CFRP roof. And most of all, the same engine as the M235i. I thought we were going to get a full blown M car this time around. Not a warmed over 235i with just an upgraded suspension and some fancy bumpers/fenders.

Adem1534 · 08-09-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver1

Biggest disappointment is no hood scoop. No CFRP roof. And most of all, the same engine as the M235i. I thought we were going to get a full blown M car this time around. Not a warmed over 235i with just an upgraded suspension and some fancy bumpers/fenders.

I didn't realize an M4's suspension isn't a significant upgrade. Not to mention that the engine will also be re-tuned and upgraded. Also, you're complaining about these things yet the biggest disappointment to you is an artificial hood bump (it's not a hood scoop). Doesn't really make sense. It is definitely not a rewarmed M235i, just like how the 1M is not a warmed over 135i.

PackPride85 · 08-09-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver1

Biggest disappointment is no hood scoop. No CFRP roof. And most of all, the same engine as the M235i. I thought we were going to get a full blown M car this time around. Not a warmed over 235i with just an upgraded suspension and some fancy bumpers/fenders.

Full blown M car for 50k? You'll never see anything "full blown" under an M3/4. Already been discussed 1000 times why.

Thurman Murch · 08-09-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Falafel Combo

Were you watching a different video? I'm pretty sure that's a sunroof dude.

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That is moonroof wrap... I was jk

Just trying to fuel speculation

But who knows if BMW truly has reduced the price of CFRP then it should have no problem

RLBB · 08-09-2015, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

The timing basically - there hasn't been much going on for a while, we have info that the reveal is imminent and that teasers are being developed...it makes sense for little nuggets to be dropped from time to time...

They did the exact same thing with the pics of the MR 235 - it just "happened" to be photographed from 12 different angles as it was being covered for transport.

This shit ain't by chance - and it's good, because people on here are ready to die without some new info or whatnot.

Just cause scott says so, doesn't mean it's true. Actually promo materials were completed last month from what I heard.

RLBB · 08-09-2015, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Vision GT is unquestionably the basis for the M2. You clearly have not been following the M2 closely throughout it's development.

The front aero is nearly identical, the rear vents are clearly inspired from the Vision GT, as well as the shape of the flares.

You're so wrong I don't even know what else to say besides that you're wrong.

The M235i is the basis, just like the 4er is for the M4. Then you take the typical M design cues, you add them, and you get the M2. Look at the 1M also, same vents in the rear. Look at the front also, a lot of M4 there.

Vision GT was a sketching exercise mostly using also M design cues. So it's wrong to say Vision GT was the single basis for the M2.

vantagesc · 08-09-2015, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RLBB

How? Lots of test mules are going around and sometimes those drivers stop to different places for different needs. BMW knows that hence why they're putting camos on the cars. Seen plenty of camoed cars parked with no one around it or even at gas stations. Not that different than other automakers

Because this car has LESS camo than any other we've seen thus far. This basically shows us the front bumper design whereas before there was foam hiding the true shape of the fangs. BMW intentionally removed some camo knowing it would get photographed.

Still, looks exactly as we suspected after all of Scott's hints.

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