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Jason · 07-06-2011, 10:04 AM

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BMW M2 Confirmed by BMW M Director! New M3 Underway. BMW Supercar Under Consideration

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Autoexpress comes in with some exciting confirmation from BMW M GmbH's new managing director Dr. Friedrich Nitschke - the M2 is in the works. But that's not all... a 'revolutionary' new M3 is in development and discussions are underway about a possible Lamborghini Aventador rival supercar, if the report is to be believed.

The M2 will be based off BMW's F22 platform (Autoexpress uses 'F21') and will be based on the upcoming 2-series (BMW has plans to rebadge its small coupe model as 2-series beginning the next generation) due in early 2014. Its looks will purportedly be instantly recognizable from the standard model with unique front and rear end styling (though not as radical as Autoexpress' renders). The M2 coupe would be expected sometime in 2014/2015.

Two engines are rumored to be in the running as the powerplant - a 3.0L 6-cylinder turbo with about 350bhp, similar to the 1M coupe's motor; and a tri-turbo 6-cylinder motor with similar performance but better MPG. It would have DCT transmission and brakes from current M3. Extensive use of CFRP would help keep the M2's weight down.

Nitschke told Autoexpress: “In the 1M Coupe, we have a starter car for the M Division, and we are continuing to develop this project. Such models must be sporty, and offer extraordinarily low fuel consumption. This is something we could achieve with the M2. I think the 1M Coupe proves there is room for an M2, a coupe.

Some very speculative renders from Autoexpress are below. We doubt these are based on very many confirmed styling details. While it looks great, it's simply a rendered combination of different BMW concept and production car bits.

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James T. Kirk · 07-06-2011, 10:17 AM

Whoa! If they do this right, it could be brilliant.

ferrari6891 · 07-06-2011, 10:19 AM

I don't know what to think

My E90 · 07-06-2011, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

It would have DCT transmission...

They'd better have a manual option as well!

Al-Muthamid · 07-06-2011, 10:24 AM

This is very similar to Infinity G35...

RL530xit · 07-06-2011, 10:24 AM

Can't. Wait.

satish_141 · 07-06-2011, 10:27 AM

awesome...I am so pleased...this should be the rival for Audi R8!!!

E60orBust · 07-06-2011, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Al-Muthamid

This is very similar to Infinity G35...

More like an evolved Z4M. And I thought BMW wanted 3 pedals for the lightweight and DCT + 6SPD for the heavyweights? What gives?

Aussie_in_London · 07-06-2011, 10:29 AM

'Autoexpress' says it all really............

exclusive scoops and pics are all make believe and based on hear say and rumours with a little knowledge mixed in for good measure, they are very good with the so called facts and photoshop pics they create in-house lol

gosensgo · 07-06-2011, 10:30 AM

Great news about the M2, but 2014/2015 is so far away

I hope they surprise everyone and keep producing the 1M until then.

UltimateBMW · 07-06-2011, 10:32 AM

I don't mind the 5 and 6 splitting, but I think it is getting ridiculous to have models 1,2,3,4,5,6,7.

Not to mention, the iconic M3 coupe will now be a M4. Unless they don't play by their own rules. And end up with a 3 series sedan, 4 series coupe, and M3 coupe with no M4. Also, if this new M3 is going to be revolutionary how the hell are they going to fit in development time for a M2 before 2014? I'd rather they stay focused and deliver a M3 with all that great CFRP tech.

It just feels overly forced. Not to mention poeple less informed will get confused between a 3 series - A4, 4 Series - A5, 5 series - A6.

Technic · 07-06-2011, 10:37 AM

A "revolutionary" M3? As in, 3 wheels intead of 4?

Unless it will be based on a completely new and separate F30 3-Series chassis/architecture then it will be as "revolutionary" as the F32 3-Series Coupe/Sedan.

Just bring a lighter, at least 25% higher efficiency, higher performance at a lower price new M3... that will be revolutionary.

satish_141 · 07-06-2011, 10:37 AM

I just want a rival for R8!!! I am waiting,..

achtungE30 · 07-06-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason

Its offcial, BMW has finally become Lexus...so much for setting any new benchmarks.

rmani · 07-06-2011, 10:42 AM

too many m cars already. AMG merc cars are so common now bmw M will be the same. terrible imo

dmboone25 · 07-06-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by gosensgo

Great news about the M2, but 2014/2015 is so far away

I hope they surprise everyone and keep producing the 1M until then.

I was thinking the same thing--more 1Ms until then--everyone wins...

Rx:BMW · 07-06-2011, 10:56 AM

2014/2015??? but i want it nao!!!

silentassasin · 07-06-2011, 10:58 AM

A rival for a Lamborghini from BMW? That would be great. (even though the E60 M5 smoked the Gellardo, we need something for the the big bull.

I'll be waiting in anticipation.

Blunt Force Silvio · 07-06-2011, 10:59 AM

ramyar · 07-06-2011, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Technic

A "revolutionary" M3? As in, 3 wheels intead of 4?

Unless it will be based on a completely new and separate F30 3-Series chassis/architecture then it will be as "revolutionary" as the F32 3-Series Coupe/Sedan.

Just bring a lighter, at least 25% higher efficiency, higher performance at a lower price new M3... that will be revolutionary.

5 wheels, for extra traction in back

Rickster311 · 07-06-2011, 11:03 AM

Guys, I think you missed a line in the article..

"not as radical as Autoexpress' renders"

These renders aren't BMW renders by my understanding..

2nd, there's no way an M2 would compete with a R8... This would be an intro M vehicle, like the 1M.. For there to be an R8 competitor, BMW would need to reintroduce a vehicle such as a Z8. Now maybe I'm wrong, but isn't the BMW from mission impossible the R8 competitor? That is, if they make a non-hybrid/electric version.

This looks like the main competitor would be Audi's Quattro.

Oh and anyone read the blurb about a tri-turbo? Anyone else think that's a load of hot smoke?

Q4P · 07-06-2011, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Technic

A "revolutionary" M3? As in, 3 wheels intead of 4?

Unless it will be based on a completely new and separate F30 3-Series chassis/architecture then it will be as "revolutionary" as the F32 3-Series Coupe/Sedan.

Just bring a lighter, at least 25% higher efficiency, higher performance at a lower price new M3... that will be revolutionary.

One can only dream!!

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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 Posts: 1,407 iTrader: (0)	Whoa! If they do this right, it could be brilliant. __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold) Last edited by James T. Kirk; 07-06-2011 at 10:43 AM.

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Al-Muthamid Driver Drives: Yet to be built but fast Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portugal Posts: 45 iTrader: (0)	G35 This is very similar to Infinity G35...

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RL530xit Private First Class Drives: 530xiT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Can't. Wait. __________________ Is there really anything besides a BMW?

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satish_141 Second Lieutenant Drives: 320D Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Reading Posts: 222 iTrader: (0)	awesome...I am so pleased...this should be the rival for Audi R8!!!

07-06-2011, 10:29 AM	#9
Aussie_in_London Major Drives: 1M & track built Astra OPC Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: London Posts: 1,483 iTrader: (0)	'Autoexpress' says it all really............ exclusive scoops and pics are all make believe and based on hear say and rumours with a little knowledge mixed in for good measure, they are very good with the so called facts and photoshop pics they create in-house lol

07-06-2011, 10:30 AM	#10
gosensgo Registered Drives: Car Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	Great news about the M2, but 2014/2015 is so far away I hope they surprise everyone and keep producing the 1M until then.

07-06-2011, 10:32 AM	#11
UltimateBMW Brigadier General Drives: MP4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: South Posts: 3,290 iTrader: (0)	I don't mind the 5 and 6 splitting, but I think it is getting ridiculous to have models 1,2,3,4,5,6,7. Not to mention, the iconic M3 coupe will now be a M4. Unless they don't play by their own rules. And end up with a 3 series sedan, 4 series coupe, and M3 coupe with no M4. Also, if this new M3 is going to be revolutionary how the hell are they going to fit in development time for a M2 before 2014? I'd rather they stay focused and deliver a M3 with all that great CFRP tech. It just feels overly forced. Not to mention poeple less informed will get confused between a 3 series - A4, 4 Series - A5, 5 series - A6. __________________

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Technic Major General Drives: 2012 E92 M3, 2010 CC Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ft Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 9,815 iTrader: (13) Garage List 2004 M3 [0.00]	A "revolutionary" M3? As in, 3 wheels intead of 4? Unless it will be based on a completely new and separate F30 3-Series chassis/architecture then it will be as "revolutionary" as the F32 3-Series Coupe/Sedan. Just bring a lighter, at least 25% higher efficiency, higher performance at a lower price new M3... that will be revolutionary. __________________ -2012 E92 M3 Jerez Black/Rust Brown, M-DCT: September ED -2008 E90 M3 Melbourne Red/Bamboo, 6MT: Gone -2007 MK5 GTI United Grey/Grey, DSG: Gone -2004 E46 M3 Carbon Black/Cinnamon, 6MT: Gone -2002 E46 330i Orient Blue/Natural Brown, 5MT: Gone

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rmani Buys too many toys... Drives: 2000 Ferrari 360 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 278 iTrader: (0)	too many m cars already. AMG merc cars are so common now bmw M will be the same. terrible imo __________________ 2000 Ferrari 360 2004 Yamaha R1 2003 X5 4.6is (Sold) 1995 M3 (Sold)

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Rx:BMW New Member Drives: Nonbmw=( Join Date: May 2011 Location: Canada Posts: 15 iTrader: (0)	2014/2015??? but i want it nao!!!

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silentassasin Major Drives: '07 BMW E90 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 1,010 iTrader: (0)	A rival for a Lamborghini from BMW? That would be great. (even though the E60 M5 smoked the Gellardo, we need something for the the big bull. I'll be waiting in anticipation. __________________

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07-06-2011, 11:03 AM	#21
Rickster311 Private First Class Drives: BMW M1 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: California Posts: 198 iTrader: (0)	Guys, I think you missed a line in the article.. "not as radical as Autoexpress' renders" These renders aren't BMW renders by my understanding.. 2nd, there's no way an M2 would compete with a R8... This would be an intro M vehicle, like the 1M.. For there to be an R8 competitor, BMW would need to reintroduce a vehicle such as a Z8. Now maybe I'm wrong, but isn't the BMW from mission impossible the R8 competitor? That is, if they make a non-hybrid/electric version. This looks like the main competitor would be Audi's Quattro. Oh and anyone read the blurb about a tri-turbo? Anyone else think that's a load of hot smoke?

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