hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 The BMW 1M Coupe was one of the greatest and most-loved M cars of all time. Now BMW aims for a hardcore, high-performance repeat with the new 2 Series. After almost two years of anticipation, this is the new BMW M2. The photos come to us from a leaked copy of the UK car magazine Auto Express, and to us specifically from Kinja user eightythird. Today BMW will unveil the M2 in full over Periscope, but these scans give us an idea what’s coming just a little early. According to Auto Express, the M2 gets the M235i’s turbo 3.0-liter inline six turned up to 370 horsepower and 343 lb-ft of torque. An additional 25 lb-ft of torque comes from an overboost function. Now, for the M stuff: the gearboxes, brakes, front and rear axles, crankshaft and pistons come from the M4 and M3, plus it has an extra water cooler to keep things chill. It’s also 78 pounds lighter than the M235i. You’ll notice I said gearboxes just now. That’s right—the M2 won’t be manual-only, as many expected. Buyers get the option of a six-speed manual or a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox, just like the M4 and M3. Zero to 62 mph (100 km/h) happens in 4.5 seconds with the manual and 4.3 with the DCT. Hey, whatever floats your boat. Expect to see more from the M2 today. I can’t wait. Source: http://jalopnik.com/2016-bmw-m2-this-is-it-1736219222?rev=1444741161761 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 Looks like the same size as an E46 M3. Hard to fault the way it looks, much better than the standard 235i 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 Hopefully won't be in such limited numbers like the 1M. Looks very nice, can't wait to see one in the flesh. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 Mean! After fanging a 235i around Hampton I'm almost converted. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rubix 434 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 Might be time for an "Upgrade"? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kulgan 1042 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 If I ever win lotto this one will be first on my list. The new M4 GTS. mmmmmm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 Might be time for an "Upgrade"? A supercharger kit? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted October 13, 2015 (edited) Hopefully won't be in such limited numbers like the 1M. Production life and numbers will be limited. Not sure if more or less than the 1M, but certainly similar. Edited October 13, 2015 by E30 325i Rag-Top Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
m325i 709 Report post Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) 500 for the UK. Legible version Edited October 14, 2015 by Nick G Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deezal 18 Report post Posted October 14, 2015 The bit that interests me the most is how much it shares with the M4, that motor is just waiting to be opened up. Could definitely be keen in a couple of years. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard.pykett 36 Report post Posted October 14, 2015 (edited) Just need to make sure it is louder than the 1M - only criticism of our car. Mind you, it's out of warranty now, so may 'drill some holes in the muffler' so to speak Edited October 14, 2015 by Skintkarter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatMansWilly 74 Report post Posted October 14, 2015 Here is the m2 video Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 14, 2015 Good god that was a terrible advert. Wank factor to the max! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 If you think that video is bad, have a look at the M4 GTS one... oh dear... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Track day Hipsters unite! 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2154 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Awesome cars, but definitely marketed at asshats... Some of the slides look a lil CGI 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Want. Your E36 M3 makes a better noise though. Better than M3 E46s too. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 Your E36 M3 makes a better noise though. Better than M3 E46s too. Thanks and agreed. Mine sounds rad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KwS 2425 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 great looking car. Stoked that BMW is still making decent looking and driving cars these days. Too many manufacturers going soft. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybrid 1043 Report post Posted October 15, 2015 great looking car. Stoked that BMW is still making decent looking and driving cars these days. Too many manufacturers going soft. This is true.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 Even though that ad looked like a Forza opening video, I still want one! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael. 2313 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 Even though that ad looked like a Forza opening video, I still want one! Your M5 will always be cooler though. Just remember that. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neal 543 Report post Posted October 17, 2015 Hopefully RHD isn't to much of a price penalty like the 1M Was in San Degio a few years back and a band new 1M could've been had for 50k NZ new in LhD Weren't they 110k new here ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
