BMW M2 Spotted Once Again At The 'Ring

oddkevinn · 05-26-2015, 05:36 PM

There are definitely no vents

Pyrat 2 · 06-06-2015, 10:54 AM

Why does it look like the stagger on the test mules is less than what we typically get from BMW in production. Perhaps the test drivers and engineers don't want the amount of understeer that they typically dial in for 'safety' reasons. The pictures in the last post look like pretty meaty front fitments. As does the pic attached here. Not square for sure but doesn't look too far off. Regardless, easy cure with new wheels if the car comes dialed in with too much understeer.

fuddman · 06-06-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

Why does it look like the stagger on the test mules is less than what we typically get from BMW in production.

What is "Stagger?"

Denk · 06-06-2015, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by HeelToe

Why does it look like the stagger on the test mules is less than what we typically get from BMW in production. Perhaps the test drivers and engineers don't want the amount of understeer that they typically dial in for 'safety' reasons. The pictures in the last post look like pretty meaty front fitments. As does the pic attached here. Not square for sure but doesn't look too far off. Regardless, easy cure with new wheels if the car comes dialed in with too much understeer.

Possibly viewer parallax. If those are 275's in the rear, my guess is 255's up front. Possibly 265's rear and 255's up front which would be a tighter stagger. I'd put money on the former.

Steven1077 · 06-06-2015, 02:31 PM

Don't see that it needs big rear tyres as it only puts out a fraction more power than an M235 and they need to keep the width of the cat down or it will look stupid

IS3andME · 06-06-2015, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven1077

Don't see that it needs big rear tyres as it only puts out a fraction more power than an M235 and they need to keep the width of the cat down or it will look stupid

That's if you even BELIEVE the power figures that BMW released. Just like the M3/M4 has "only" 425 hp.

Adem1534 · 06-06-2015, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven1077

Don't see that it needs big rear tyres as it only puts out a fraction more power than an M235 and they need to keep the width of the cat down or it will look stupid

That's what fender flares are for

Edit: also that remark makes no sense because even if the power didn't increase at all the handling would still improve.

allthatisntnow · 06-06-2015, 05:21 PM

Intake = air goes in
Vent = air goes out

Semantics i know, but lets hope there aren't going to be vents in front of the rear wheels.

Pyrat 2 · 06-06-2015, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Steven1077

Don't see that it needs big rear tyres as it only puts out a fraction more power than an M235 and they need to keep the width of the cat down or it will look stupid

245 in the rear on the m235 is too small so they really need to upsize for the M. 275 would be good given the expected power. wouldn't be surprised if they only put 265s on it though. if so would love to see 255 up front.

IS3andME · 06-06-2015, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by allthatisntnow

Intake = air goes in
Vent = air goes out

Semantics i know, but lets hope there aren't going to be vents in front of the rear wheels.

What if Intake for brakes, like the Corvette Z06 (ever since the C5)? Wishful thinking...

SteveInfante · 06-08-2015, 02:42 AM

So the M2 prototype passed me on the Autobahn while I was headed to Slovenia yesterday. I noticed it in the side mirror and couldn't get to my phone fast enough to get a closer pic. All I got was the rear. Sounded glorious in person when it went by me though. No chance of catching up as I was with the whole family in the minivan. Ha ha. I can't post the pic till Tuesday. My phone browser won't let me go advanced.

Rapid · 06-08-2015, 06:23 PM

In HeelToe's image:
Why does the front look like it should be the back with the exception of the front hood....flare/wheels & tires look bigger in the front than the rear.

Suave · 06-08-2015, 08:39 PM

All comments on the thread are right on it's going to be a great car

allthatisntnow · 06-09-2015, 06:00 AM

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Originally Posted by IS3andME

What if Intake for brakes, like the Corvette Z06 (ever since the C5)? Wishful thinking...

Could be. Id think if the M3/4 don't have that feature though the M2 wouldn't need it - lighter, smaller car so less heat generated under braking (assuming the braking system is shared). Could always be some underbody ducting that serves this purpose that wouldn't be visible in spy shots.

I think where there are openings both fore and aft of a wheel well its for what BMW market as an "air curtain" for improved aerodynamic flow over the wheels.

Adem1534 · 06-09-2015, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Stevedotmil

So the M2 prototype passed me on the Autobahn while I was headed to Slovenia yesterday. I noticed it in the side mirror and couldn't get to my phone fast enough to get a closer pic. All I got was the rear. Sounded glorious in person when it went by me though. No chance of catching up as I was with the whole family in the minivan. Ha ha. I can't post the pic till Tuesday. My phone browser won't let me go advanced.

Are they the pictures that the BMW M2 Facebook page shared recently?

allthatisntnow · 06-09-2015, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Rapid

In HeelToe's image:
Why does the front look like it should be the back with the exception of the front hood....flare/wheels & tires look bigger in the front than the rear.

Might be an optical illusion. The fender gap on the rear looks a lot smaller than on the front, aiding with that impression. Best guess would be production car will get 245 section up front and 265 sections rear. Seems fitting when M3/4 are 255 and 275. Think that would be an ideal size in all honesty. Car will most likely take aftermarket options allowing for a 255/ 275 fitment if desired, but think staggered is far more likely than a square set up from factory.

Bamowe · 06-09-2015, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Are they the pictures that the BMW M2 Facebook page shared recently?

I don't think so. The pics from the M2 Facebook page were made by a young guy named Maximilian. He sent me the pictures yesterday and I uploaded them on the M2 page.

alexc93 · 06-09-2015, 12:25 PM

It looks as if the door even has a slight flare starting on it leading into the rear quarter panel?

If so...will deem very difficult for the m235i guys wanting to do conversions

SteveInfante · 06-09-2015, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Adem1534

Are they the pictures that the BMW M2 Facebook page shared recently?

No. I snapped a pic when it passed me on the autobahn with my phone.

IS3andME · 06-09-2015, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stevedotmil

No. I snapped a pic when it passed me on the autobahn with my phone.

You know it's Tuesday, right?
You can give this thread another 5-7 pages on one pic alone

B///MW · 06-09-2015, 06:51 PM

+1

SteveInfante · 06-10-2015, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by IS3andME

You know it's Tuesday, right?
You can give this thread another 5-7 pages on one pic alone

Ha ha...sorry I just got back last night and had to post it to the book of Faces so I can link it here.

I know it's a little blurry but it happened pretty fast.

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