Saw the M2 in the flesh for the first time and managed to snap this quick video, get some detail shots and do a highly scientific wheel gap analysis (front and rear). As a bonus I got to check out a badass M3 Touring in frozen black ��
The M2 looks brilliant in the flesh, but this beauty certainly needs lowering springs, even more so then the G80/82 and my G42. I don't recall ever seeing a sports care that looks like it's designed for a drop and visually rides so high from the factory. The pumped arches certainly make it much more aggressive in stance then my G42, and the big discs and calipers look brilliant under the M wheels, ZB is not for me (Ive ordered BG) but the car still looks menacing in the flesh, fantastic packaging and stance - it just needs to be lowered with some quality springs.
I got some detail shots of the headlights with the somewhat strange fake grill look detail in the corners, and the front air dam area (which had the plastic oil cooler guard fitted). I also spent some time poking around under the car and under the bonnet. The back box/rear muffler appears to be the same as the G80/G82. The running gear as we know is all M3/M4. Controls arms, struts, calipers, etc also appear visually identical. I think the rear control arm even had "M4" stamped on it but it was difficult to see without wedging my head perminently under the car. Suffice to say, the aftermarket is going to go nuts with this new M2. A playful, nimble, shorter wheelbase M4? Yes please!
As usual, online photos and videos don't do the car justice. Worth experiencing it in person and I'm even more excited for delivery day.
*** EDIT ***
For those who want a little more data, my, three fingers are approx 2.5inch (60mm) and the front fender gap is easily around 2.5inches, the rear is closer to the 2inch mark. And yes, I measured my fingers for you guys.
Another local block here in Australia also managed to take an actual ruler to the fender gap, Ive added the new photo to the thread.
If I had to be a bit more exacting I'd say the front gap is around 52mm, the rear is around 40mm. Pretty similar to the M4 G82.
Enjoy!
M2 Walkaround:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUQCYvjV9d0
Comparison to my G42:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uopZDgwBFmc