M2 leaked! Photos and specs!

Nightfall · 10-13-2015, 07:35 AM

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As you can see it's pretty much what was expected: 370hp with manual or automatic.

But what I find most interesting is the 35kg (77lbs) weight loss from the M235i.

I think the M2 looks stunning. Really aggressive and brutal.

The only downside (imho) is the limited color selection

W/// · 10-13-2015, 07:37 AM

Figured someone would leak this early. Thanks for sharing

Denk · 10-13-2015, 07:38 AM

oh no, dumbo mirrors!

PackPride85 · 10-13-2015, 07:40 AM

FYI these are probably accurate but are most definitely renders. Crappy renders at that since not only is the color off, but so is the generated lighting. No way these were supplied by BMW. More like someone saw the car in person and tried to replicate.

JohnNC-M2CS · 10-13-2015, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Denk

oh no, dumbo mirrors!

I guess we can confirm tonight if that's an accurate render since the color doesn't look like LBB to me.

MR. · 10-13-2015, 07:45 AM

Hoppa and more!

Via: http://www.autoforum.cz/bleskovky/bm...ve-nejmensi-m/

maddoc · 10-13-2015, 07:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackPride85

FYI these are probably accurate but are most definitely renders. Crappy renders at that since not only is the color off, but so is the generated lighting. No way these were supplied by BMW. More like someone saw the car in person and tried to replicate.

Eh....

MR. · 10-13-2015, 07:47 AM

Those mirrors... That is a fail BMW M...

MR

mofomat · 10-13-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackPride85

FYI these are probably accurate but are most definitely renders. Crappy renders at that since not only is the color off, but so is the generated lighting. No way these were supplied by BMW. More like someone saw the car in person and tried to replicate.

These are official photos. They're taken from Auto Express which is being released tomorrow.

"Crappy renders at that".

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Originally Posted by JohnVa1M

I guess we can confirm tonight if that's an accurate render since the color doesn't look like LBB to me.

They're real for God's sake!

-JLT- · 10-13-2015, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by MR.

Those mirrors... That is a fail BMW M...

MR

+1

james33 · 10-13-2015, 07:53 AM

So comparing MSRPs maybe the M2 will start at $53? The M235i in the UK is $35 and the M2 $44. Comparing the M235i to the US price puts it at $9k over. That would be pretty sweet for base M2 to come in under $54K.

EstorilM · 10-13-2015, 07:54 AM

Looks good to me! I can get over the mirrors.

Jzambrano7 · 10-13-2015, 07:54 AM

All it needed were the mirrors and it would've been perfect.

LinkF1 · 10-13-2015, 07:54 AM

Looks great to me. I wish LBB was closer to the blue (looks like Estoril) in the magazine, then it would be a no brainer for me.

SW19 · 10-13-2015, 07:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PackPride85

FYI these are probably accurate but are most definitely renders. Crappy renders at that since not only is the color off, but so is the generated lighting. No way these were supplied by BMW. More like someone saw the car in person and tried to replicate.

I agree,they don't look real.The one that MR. just posted does look like it could be an actual pic of the M2.

Just_me · 10-13-2015, 07:57 AM

LOL Nightfall thnaks for posting my picture here.

jzmundy · 10-13-2015, 07:58 AM

I'll echo the sentiment about the mirrors, but it's not a deal breaker. If they're plug and play, that's an easy enough swap. I'm not complaining with a rumored MSRP of $51k.

Looks great to me - would love to see it in MG or BSM. Also not feeling the red reflectors in the rear bumper, but I figure someone will come up with a solution (IND?). It's also begging for the M-performance CF spoiler, as pointed out by W///.

Exciting day, fellas!

Adem1534 · 10-13-2015, 08:00 AM

If you can't get over the lack of M mirrors then maybe this car isn't for you

PrematureApex · 10-13-2015, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

LOL Nightfall thnaks for posting my picture here.

This place is the worst at stuff like this. Everyone wants their own thread...

Nightfall, did you not see this was already posted over an hour before you made this new thread?

sth519 · 10-13-2015, 08:02 AM

These look like the usual studio shots to me, like those we saw for the X4 M40i recently.
BMW invites journalists into a photo studio where they can see the car and take pictures.

It's just that the lighting is usually very artificial in these studios and also the white-balance is way off in the pictures from AE.

Black Gold · 10-13-2015, 08:02 AM

just not sure about the fenders and the lines down the side of the car

need more angles. also, are we now sure that the seats are typical m235/335i sport seats?

FelixGTS · 10-13-2015, 08:08 AM

No ///M-Mirrors for me to buy for my 235 :-/

10-13-2015, 07:35 AM	#1
Nightfall Enlisted Member 56 Rep 41 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW 218d Coupe 6MT Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	M2 leaked! Photos and specs! Featured on BIMMERPOST.com As you can see it's pretty much what was expected: 370hp with manual or automatic. But what I find most interesting is the 35kg (77lbs) weight loss from the M235i. I think the M2 looks stunning. Really aggressive and brutal. The only downside (imho) is the limited color selection
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james33 Private First Class 35 Rep 184 Posts Drives: 2011 Lotus Evora Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Memphis, TN iTrader: (0)	So comparing MSRPs maybe the M2 will start at $53? The M235i in the UK is $35 and the M2 $44. Comparing the M235i to the US price puts it at $9k over. That would be pretty sweet for base M2 to come in under $54K. __________________ ----------------------- 2011 Lotus Evora 2015 Alfa Romeo 4c 2015 Scion FR-S Coming soon - 2019 M2 Competition
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jzmundy Major 991 Rep 1,495 Posts Drives: F97 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (6)	I'll echo the sentiment about the mirrors, but it's not a deal breaker. If they're plug and play, that's an easy enough swap. I'm not complaining with a rumored MSRP of $51k. Looks great to me - would love to see it in MG or BSM. Also not feeling the red reflectors in the rear bumper, but I figure someone will come up with a solution (IND?). It's also begging for the M-performance CF spoiler, as pointed out by W///. Exciting day, fellas! __________________ Then - E53, E85, E92, E82, F15, F80, G01 Now - F97, Macan S
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sth519 Second Lieutenant 119 Rep 204 Posts Drives: M135i → M2 → i4 Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	These look like the usual studio shots to me, like those we saw for the X4 M40i recently. BMW invites journalists into a photo studio where they can see the car and take pictures. It's just that the lighting is usually very artificial in these studios and also the white-balance is way off in the pictures from AE.
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Black Gold Major General 592 Rep 5,396 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	just not sure about the fenders and the lines down the side of the car need more angles. also, are we now sure that the seats are typical m235/335i sport seats? __________________
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