[VIDEO] And M2 returns to the Nurburgring

ORIGIN M. · 06-17-2015, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Artemis

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Originally Posted by The D.A.

It sounds very good! Very impressed! Can't wait to hear it with M Performance Exhaust!!

I'm pretty much convinced that Akrapovič is eager to get their hands on the M2 for taking it to the next level, sound-wise. No need for Active Sound Design.

You can remove with coding yes

crawfordbay · 06-17-2015, 08:09 PM

That sound as it pulls away!

OverDriven · 06-17-2015, 08:48 PM

How is it that this car looks and sounds better than the M4?

whatclay · 06-17-2015, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by OverDriven

How is it that this car looks and sounds better than the M4?

My thoughts exactly.

Adem1534 · 06-17-2015, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by OverDriven

How is it that this car looks and sounds better than the M4?

It's going back to classic BMW

chief · 06-17-2015, 09:36 PM

Did I hear brake squeal from carbon ceramic brakes?

BLACK OPS · 06-17-2015, 09:45 PM

Sounds better than f80...yes. Nimble and sportier too. I can't wait to see the finished result. Production in 6 months?!!

bahasad · 06-17-2015, 10:01 PM

My body is ready for this.

Is it too early to place a deposit for a 2017? My lease is up in 07/17 and may be able to pull ahead in end of 2016, but I want to make sure I get in on this also that I'm not too early.

M3 Number 86 · 06-17-2015, 11:26 PM

no need for [u2b] anymore.
please just post the link I can't see it on android!

rallybull · 06-18-2015, 12:03 AM

What is the best guess 1/4 mile time for this car at this time? Stock.

scrammer · 06-18-2015, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by B-1Pilot

that sound coming out of karussel...

great engine note throughout, even in tempered driving scenes...

WOT shifts and in turns; sure sounds like a M-DCT to me...

Drool … Really … Watch the clip again as it certainly sounded like the car was in Auto or Drive mode. There is no reason to ever down-shift after the apex of the karussel (0:52 sec) or any other corner for that matter!!!

THIS IS DROOL … and note the downshift BEFORE the karussel !

BMW M3 CRT · 06-18-2015, 03:27 AM

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Originally Posted by maddoc

Nah, likely DCT.

Is it really confirmed that the M2 gets an optional DCT or is it not more likely that it would be MT only or MT and optional AT, but no DCT !?

Reason ... if the rumors are right, that the M2 is so much focused on costs, it seems too costly to adapt the M-DCT for the N55.

SouthernBoy · 06-18-2015, 04:31 AM

This will be the best M car. Small and light.

Advevo · 06-18-2015, 05:46 AM

It could be the sports automatic and not the m dct for the m2.

That's also an option for m235i. With cost in mind that could be an sports automatic! I hope not!

ORIGIN M. · 06-18-2015, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Advevo

It could be the sports automatic and not the m dct for the m2.

That's also an option for m235i. With cost in mind that could be an sports automatic! I hope not!

Correct.

I hope not is right.

sth519 · 06-18-2015, 07:27 AM

Could be. After all, the DCT is bloody expensive on the M3/M4 and the M2 is supposed to be the "entry level" M car. The M235i Racing uses the Sport Automatic as well.

DCT would still be the better fit, though.

Advevo · 06-18-2015, 07:30 AM

I test drove M235i Motorsport 2 weeks ago. It had the sport automatic gearbox in a race car. It s programmed to be faster. It s not that bad. But i would not buy it for my M car!

6 speed manual for a fun car.
M DCT if the car is more for daily use.

Sport automatic is nice if the wife drives it

Glassjaw047 · 06-18-2015, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by bahasad

My body is ready for this.

Is it too early to place a deposit for a 2017? My lease is up in 07/17 and may be able to pull ahead in end of 2016, but I want to make sure I get in on this also that I'm not too early.

Dude.....My thoughts EXACTLY TO THE T! I really hope so man! Was thinking also to wait till end of lease so maybe we can have an LCI M2 instead plus less raping on the lease price....

Aust350z · 06-18-2015, 08:09 AM

i love how planted it looks.

the_phew · 06-18-2015, 08:19 AM

Anyone else notice what appears to be regular headrests on the seats (instead of sport buckets like on the M3/4)? I hope the real thing gets proper sport buckets, hopefully with cloth or alcantara.

bradleyland · 06-18-2015, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Advevo

It could be the sports automatic and not the m dct for the m2.

That's also an option for m235i. With cost in mind that could be an sports automatic! I hope not!

Given that they used the ZF8 on the M235i Racing, I wouldn't be surprised to see that transmission in the M2. It'll be a huge disappointment for M-DCT fans, but it would make a lot more sense financially. A $2,900 transmission option on a car that should have a starting price quite a bit lower than the M3/4 is a non-sequitur.

williewonkerz · 06-18-2015, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Aust350z

i love how planted it looks.

I was surprised by another poster saying it looked soft. Looks very stable to me.

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sth519 Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 204 Posts Drives: M135i → M2 → i4 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	Could be. After all, the DCT is bloody expensive on the M3/M4 and the M2 is supposed to be the "entry level" M car. The M235i Racing uses the Sport Automatic as well. DCT would still be the better fit, though.
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