Our BMW M2 Preview Rendering. Concept to Debut Frankfurt 2015

Groundpilot · 11-03-2014, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by IEDEI

looks a bit soft....then again the 2-series in general is just a soft looking car. not exactly a memorable design...

What are you talking about

Did you see those renders?
If this new m2 looks anything like shown in these renders, it is going to be the best looking BMW ever made IMO.

Colinv6 · 11-03-2014, 02:48 PM

Scott26 already confirmed that it looks like a 220D lol, I'd say the final result will be more aggressive than these renders

millifoo · 11-03-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by W///

If they made it in Techno Violet, I'd go eat my shoes right now. Somebody do it for the hell of it

You would pick the one color harder than Estoril Blue ;-)

I didn't spend long on this... is it too purple?

W/// · 11-03-2014, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by millifoo

You would pick the one color harder than Estoril Blue ;-)

I didn't spend long on this... is it too purple?

Nope, that is really really good. The color changes like crazy, almost black at night, and bright purple during the day. Wow, I'm in love. Damn you BMW for not bringing this color back!!!

millifoo · 11-03-2014, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

PS - to the guy who is doing all the color renderings, thank you - it is nice to see the "potential" of different combos. I personally think that the wheels will line up with the M3/4 offerings, so my personal favorite would be AW, black 19s, no vents on the hood or wing on the back.

AW + Black + no wing is easy:

Not sure how I feel about it with just the vents removed... it's a bit flat:

Ok.. here it is with a hood bulge from an M4 added. Not sure if it's any better.

david.orr · 11-03-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Groundpilot

What are you talking about

Did you see those renders?
If this new m2 looks anything like shown in these renders, it is going to be the best looking BMW ever made IMO.

IEDEI is a 2nd gen 1M owner and can't get enough of his 1M for now

like some of the 1st gen owners in 2011 and 2012, nothing comes close to the 1M

Groundpilot · 11-04-2014, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by ehagerty

Personally I think the M2 should be promoted as the track/performance car due to its size and should have the most performance goodies and power. The M3 is now a 4 door..... high priced grocery getter....hail the 2 door, make it the monster

BMW should definitely make this car their best performing M due to its smaller size. They can drop that weight to 3000 pounds easily if they want to. Make it a little more expensive than m3/4, limited production. I am sure, many track guys will pay $90K for M2 track monster.

golf_234 · 11-04-2014, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by millifoo

Ok.. here it is with a hood bulge from an M4 added. Not sure if it's any better.

I like that a lot, this will probably be my next car.

dmboone25 · 11-04-2014, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by millifoo

AW + Black + no wing is easy:

Not sure how I feel about it with just the vents removed... it's a bit flat:

Ok.. here it is with a hood bulge from an M4 added. Not sure if it's any better.

Thank you for the effort! I agree on the hood - my guess is that there will be a small bump of some kind - smaller than the M3/4 I am sure.

It looks good though - have to admit that.

SCOTT26 · 11-04-2014, 02:44 PM

The render was fine but I felt it was more of an Aftermarket 2er rather than the M2. M cars are not designed to appear Aftermarket.

The flat prominent rear arch was apparent when it actually pronounces outward quite a bit due to the wide track and M4 rear suspension.

Here is a quick guide on the front of the car.
As BMW goes more angular in design so will the M cars which you can see in the front end of the X5M and X6M.

TunedM2C · 11-04-2014, 02:51 PM

^ That looks great.

omegaSMP300 · 11-04-2014, 03:21 PM

Nice job! Looks good. Not a car I will be looking into myself but I can definitely see it being very popular.

Transfer · 11-04-2014, 03:26 PM

This. Definitely.

Adem1534 · 11-04-2014, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

This. Definitely.

Too bad the new gray isn't this dark. Donington gray is practically silver. And mineral gray is too dark for me.

twin fed · 11-04-2014, 03:40 PM

I am loving it all colors

tony093 · 11-04-2014, 03:48 PM

my next car if she comes out looking anything close to this.

ISM4 · 11-04-2014, 04:12 PM

Will there be hood vents

Colinv6 · 11-04-2014, 04:24 PM

I'm absolutely itching for some new spyshots!! Where have all the cars gone!

Stallion150 · 11-04-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

Barring the rear wing (which is dreadful IMO) that looks absolutely stunning!!

I'll take mine in SilverstoneII please!

LOL that's funny. I thought the black with rear wing looked sick! I guess I must have been a ricer in a past life.

RingMeister01 · 11-04-2014, 04:50 PM

EPIC

Anderw · 11-04-2014, 05:16 PM

looks sick!

clbmw · 11-04-2014, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by dmboone25

I really hope it doesn't come with the L-shaped headlights - to me, the round lights have been a distinguishing characteristic on BMWs for a long time - which is a good thing.

You can always tell that a BMW is headed your way, mainly because of that feature. Even the headlight design on the 235 is too "angular" for some people - this goes way beyond that.

I want LEDs - but not sure about this...

PS - to the guy who is doing all the color renderings, thank you - it is nice to see the "potential" of different combos. I personally think that the wheels will line up with the M3/4 offerings, so my personal favorite would be AW, black 19s, no vents on the hood or wing on the back.

Scott said no on the L shaped halos. Standard squircles.

Disappointing news, the lights look a lot better and modern IMO, visually distinctive from the rest of the 2ers

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SCOTT26 Major General 5311 Rep 5,824 Posts Drives: A big F-off German Truck. Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: WORLDWIDE iTrader: (0)	The render was fine but I felt it was more of an Aftermarket 2er rather than the M2. M cars are not designed to appear Aftermarket. The flat prominent rear arch was apparent when it actually pronounces outward quite a bit due to the wide track and M4 rear suspension. Here is a quick guide on the front of the car. As BMW goes more angular in design so will the M cars which you can see in the front end of the X5M and X6M. __________________ The M850i is evidence that BMW have got their mojo back when it comes to dynamic sports cars... Last edited by SCOTT26; 11-04-2014 at 03:08 PM..
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