[fuddman]

With that moon roof on it, the car is a very unique mule. It also appears the car is close to a production configuration. Taking these two together, I would guess the moon roof possibility was not something they wanted out of the bag just yet. Which may explain the behavior of the driver.
Tip of the hat to the picture taker. And, IMO, good luck ever seeing this thing again - until they want you to.

[crawfordbay]

Thanks for the pics! Great work.

[Accelerometer]

I also saw the mule pulling into a hotel in the North Beach area. I thought I was hallucinating. I tried to follow it to get pictures but there was too much traffic.

I have a feeling this is a bit of a marketing exercise to drive buzz. Why would you drive a test mule here?

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Smooth 330i

That's part of the show, it's called acting. Otherwise they would never release a single pic like Ford GT.

Driving around in a ///Mystery car, Barnum style, with psychedelic wrap design and weird bits and pieces, in one of the busiest streets of a metropolis. And then being irritated by people snapping pictures ?



Sometimes, test drivers get a bit too nervous ...and by acting silly become a 'hit' on the social media.

[bim2er]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

it's a free country... why would you feel awkward taking photos in public?
oops... well I guess the driver was in the car... but still should have gone up and said hello like the fellow at laguna! (hayes180)


" I spy " a sunroof on this mule....

I believe there is what appears to be clear or black tape on the hood near the emblem and up the right side top of the fender on the hood. I see the same kind of line on the roof and am not convinced the lines on the roof are a moon roof. They may be but it's not consistent with all the mules we have seen.

[B///MW]

Originally Posted by bim2er

I believe there is what appears to be clear or black tape on the hood near the emblem and up the right side top of the fender on the hood. I see the same kind of line on the roof and am not convinced the lines on the roof are a moon roof. They may be but it's not consistent with all the mules we have seen.

To my eyes, the shape of the supposed sunroof is in keeping with how a sunroof on this vehicle should look. I also sense a gasket going around it. Could be the real thing.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Driving around in a ///Mystery car, Barnum style, with psychedelic wrap design and weird bits and pieces, in one of the busiest streets of a metropolis. And then being irritated by people snapping pictures ?

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Sometimes, test drivers get a bit too nervous ...and by acting silly become a 'hit' on the social media.

You never hinder a test driver or invade their privacy.

[SCOTT26]

Originally Posted by Accelerometer

I also saw the mule pulling into a hotel in the North Beach area. I thought I was hallucinating. I tried to follow it to get pictures but there was too much traffic.

I have a feeling this is a bit of a marketing exercise to drive buzz. Why would you drive a test mule here?

BMWs test globally to check the quality of the fuel, transportation, cooling,heating and general day-daydriving on multiple roads,climates,altitudes and tracks.
The M2 is also testing in Dubai,Mumbai,Shanghai and Tokyo.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMWs test globally to check the quality of the fuel, transportation, cooling,heating and general day-daydriving on multiple roads,climates,altitudes and tracks.
The M2 is also testing in Dubai,Mumbai,Shanghai and Tokyo.

The wait is killing us, Scott26!

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

BMWs test globally to check the quality of the fuel, transportation, cooling,heating and general day-daydriving on multiple roads,climates,altitudes and tracks.
The M2 is also testing in Dubai,Mumbai,Shanghai and Tokyo.

So what we are seeing are probably 95% production models. (5% off being the M mirrors).

If only we could get LED headlights. Sigh.

[auf Deutsch]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

You never hinder a test driver or invade their privacy.

And test drivers should never raise their hands to onlookers.

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

You never hinder a test driver or invade their privacy.

Public road isn't it? Their right to privacy is bound by that fact.

[fuddman]

Originally Posted by bim2er

I believe there is what appears to be clear or black tape on the hood near the emblem and up the right side top of the fender on the hood. I see the same kind of line on the roof and am not convinced the lines on the roof are a moon roof. They may be but it's not consistent with all the mules we have seen.

I've read the mules are vinyl wrapped. In which case, we may be seeing the crease of the frame of the sun roof showing through the wrap. The other things you mention could be patches to an imperfect wrap. You,re right about the inconsistency with other mules.
Not that it matters here, I remember seeing a picture, dated last year, of an early red mule with a moon roof. It was, I think, a 235 with some sort of aero kit; but, it had the quad exhaust and was said to be an M2 mule.

[yousefnjr]

He was probably annoyed just driving in SF at all, I hate it too

[Aust350z]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

So what we are seeing are probably 95% production models. (5% off being the M mirrors).

If only we could get LED headlights. Sigh.

m2 will likely get released with the 2 series LCI update. Given the 1 series now has them - I think our chances are good.

[SCOTT26]

Add Britain to the list.

[chrisj951]

Nice pictures. I can't wait for the car. No way I'd order a sunroof. On my DD, I've never opened the sunroof.

[technik330]

I can't wait to see one of these in the flesh.

[Bemo]

Originally Posted by SCOTT26

Add Britain to the list.

May I suggest Fairfield County, CT? Lots of twisties and LIme Rock is nearby! Happy to design the driving route for you, will bring lots of doughnuts and Kool Aid!