[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It looks as if they are investigating a more hardcore M2 having seen one at a test track, mixing aerodynamics of the Vision GT and the Racing but identifiable as the M2 but far more muscular and brutal than the standard M2. It could be for racing purpose showcase but I like to Think of it as a potential rival to the Porsche Cayman GT4 and the first modern BMW "Batmobile" since the E9.

Sips Tea...

So if we won't see the M2 @ Geneva, when is a logical time for the concept to finally show up?

(Put the tea down and insert good info below please).

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by seanq

Why March26? Isn't Geneva March 5 to 15

Look at the timing of Scott's updates this is the next in the sequence

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Look at the timing of Scott's updates this is the next in the sequence

It could be just simple coincidence that they were posted on those dates though.... I'm still hoping for Geneva on the 5th!!

[ORIGIN M.]

Bring on more ///M2 Kool-Aid

[JustChris]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

It could be just simple coincidence that they were posted on those dates though.... I'm still hoping for Geneva on the 5th!!

I was only kidding

[BLU135i]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Haha you're messing with us now Scott.

That would be superb! The closer to the Vision GT the better, I'd pay a premium for that exact car, colour, everything.

Not ashamed to say I'm too new skool (although on my 8th BMW ) that I had to look up the E9. This CSL version looked pretty amped!

Kinda like this one myself but it lacks the rear scoops.

[BLU135i]

I have to admit I had never heard of this car before, but seeing it and the GT vision and all the renders has me salivating even more for some real M2 info/ photos. Can't wait!!

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by HeelToe

Right or wrong I associate them with the e46 m3 and to your point they did continue to last within BMW as well as outside with VMR and Apex and others. I got it that they are classic. Just not my cup of tea and was hoping to see some renders with wheels more similar to current M cars or something else. The car is fresher, modern, and new but the wheels are off the shelf from the past. In any event, all is a matter of opinion and I would still love to see the car with some more current wheel designs.

I understand your point. I wish that they would use those black wheels that the mules use. But, as with the M3/M4 they don't or won't.

[twin fed]

At this point I would still get the M2 and IF they made a CSL/GTS version in the future I would consider it. But chances of it coming to he States is probably pretty small. We never get any of the cool cars

[Jay-K]

most of us know already what to expect.

[DTR]

i think SCOTT26 mentioned way back to references these images in the background for an idea of whats to come.

IS3andME is this what you were refering to??

[DVC]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

It looks as if they are investigating a more hardcore M2 having seen one at a test track, mixing aerodynamics of the Vision GT and the Racing but identifiable as the M2 but far more muscular and brutal than the standard M2. It could be for racing purpose showcase but I like to Think of it as a potential rival to the Porsche Cayman GT4 and the first modern BMW "Batmobile" since the E9.

Sips Tea...

OK, this post has me sitting up in my seat... If there is in fact a CSL/GTS version planned, please PLEASE put in a good word for us to get it sent to the US. We WILL buy it!

[M3 Adjuster]

Originally Posted by IS3andME

I remember that you had posted a pic with different renders and variations of the M2 on a poster. And there was one that seemed more realistic, yet race like, almost like the e9 Batmobile...hmmm.

You keep sipping that tea, and we keep sipping that Kool Aid that you keep providing us...

OH YEAH!

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by DTR

i think SCOTT26 mentioned way back to references these images in the background for an idea of whats to come.

IS3andME is this what you were refering to??

Yep, and he said that one of renders to imagine it with the fenders pushed in (for the street model), and no rear wing, the fenders not as prominent. Now, look at those renders. Don't those remind you of an e9 Batmobile? Look at where the guy in the white shirt's elbow is (render third down) and on the same level, but opposite (where the guy in the green jacket is)

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by IS3andME

Yep, and he said that one of renders to imagine it with the fenders pushed in (for the street model), and no rear wing, the fenders not as prominent. Now, look at those renders. Don't those remind you of an e9 Batmobile? Look at where the guy in the white shirt's elbow is (render third down) and on the same level, but opposite (where the guy in the green jacket is)

Wait a sec...

The car in the most bottom right corner actually has a huge '///M' logo on the roof....

[JasonCSU]

I'm not sure what surprises me most in this thread, the possibility of an M2 CSL version, or that some people have never heard of the E9 CSL.

[Colinv6]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Wait a sec...

The car in the most bottom right corner actually has a huge '///M' logo on the roof....

I'm sure the VisionGT has always had that..

[HFLagos]

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I'm not sure what surprises me most in this thread, the possibility of an M2 CSL version, or that some people have never heard of the E9 CSL.

Agreed.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by BLU135i

I have to admit I had never heard of this car before, but seeing it and the GT vision and all the renders has me salivating even more for some real M2 info/ photos. Can't wait!!

Get this T-shirt.
(http://www.shotdeadinthehead.com/gen...s-t-shirt.html)

[Artemis]

More back to basics.

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Wait a sec...

The car in the most bottom right corner actually has a huge '///M' logo on the roof....

Yes, also notice that is is less extreme than the Vision GT6. And look at the rear spoiler...the black part. Also look on the other side. The renders have street wheels. Makes you think, why would they render a car with street wheels on it? Unless there was a proposal for a street based car...or a more extreme version of a street base car, that has cues from an actual race car and an virtual one.
These renders look more production ready and less extreme than the GT6 one.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

I'm not sure what surprises me most in this thread, the possibility of an M2 CSL version, or that some people have never heard of the E9 CSL.

Your point being?

I "know" of it...maybe not down to the chassis code number but I don't see anything more worth knowing about. Frankly it looks like a boring 70's car. I appreciate that some folks aspired to have it when it was 1st released and thought it was the best thing since sliced German bread.

I didn't pop out until the late 70's so what do I know? I'm sure that some folks will think I'm a cave man for salivating at the Lime Rock M3...30 years from now.

So be surprised all you want. The car had it's time and place in BMW history.

Next!

P.S. The BMW M2 has already come and gone, as has the new M3. Look at the "tea-sipping-Kermit-the-Frog's" (i.e. Scott) signature and the future is already here..."electrified."

What we buy now or tomorrow is a means to an end for BMW to get to where it really wants to be...
Scott throws us a bone and we jump for joy, but he's holding onto the rest of the chicken and is yet to feast on it...