04-18-2015, 10:08 AM | #1 |
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BMW greatly expands CFRP use in new 7-series - M2 to get new CFRP parts?
New 7 Series sees extensive use of CFRP in new chassis design
With the announcement of the new "lightweight" 7 Series and extensive use of CFRP in the new chassis design, will the M2 see some new/unexpected CFRP parts to reduce weight? Obviously, with the price points involved it wouldn't be as extensive as the 7 series, but it would be nice to see some weight reduction of the 2 Series chassis by using similar design methodology through the use of CFRP. |
04-18-2015, 11:28 AM | #2 |
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Maybe next gen. Very doubtful it'll happen this time round as they test the waters, but would love to see otherwise. They won't want it too much like a mini m3/m4 in that regard. The only cfrp-ish part we might get would be the driveshaft. Other than that i don't think we'll see a great amount of deviation from the standard 2er weight wise.
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04-19-2015, 09:53 AM | #8 |
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I think we'll at least get the carbon fiber strut brace from the M235i Racing and the M3/M4 as that was essentially confirmed by Scott in this older thread:
M235i Racing Engine Compartment Does anyone know if this piece is CFRP or straight carbon fiber? |
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04-19-2015, 09:57 AM | #9 | |
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Does anyone know if the M235i or M235i Racing included a CFRP driveshaft? |
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04-19-2015, 10:19 AM | #10 |
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I don't expect anything drastic for the M2. It's the entry M and so don't expect extensive weight savings or extensive CRFP which is cost prohibitive. It's cheaper to slap a detuned S55 than aim for extensive weight savings. My humble $0.02...
Now if bean counters weren't running the show and BMW grew balls once again...maybe we can see a hardcore M2 version. Btw if that's in the works BMW should at least announce this so that those of us that are willing to pay for it know to wait... Again, show us Passion, not Politics...Profits will come.... |
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04-19-2015, 03:03 PM | #11 | |
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No way this car sees massive carbon fiber treatment before all the other more expensive cars in the lineup. Carbon fiber still isn't cheap and panels for such a limited run car like the M2 probably don't make sense. |
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