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Originally Posted by David.m
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Originally Posted by M2PDX
Good point.
However, a G87 with 6MT and CF roof should be just a few lbs. more than an F87 with DSC and a steel roof.
Add a set of ultra lightweight wheels (763s or a set of Apex wheels), and should be about the same.
We'll see when the final specs are released.
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The CF roof will save a few kg (6-8?) but looking at the known weights of M240 xDrive & G80/82 RWD & xDrive it's reasonable to estimate the G87 will be 1700kg or so. Depending on spec that is 150-200kg more than OG M2/M2C, that's an awful lot of weight to carry through corners especially if changing direction on tight left/right corners not to mention stopping that extra mass.
No question the G87 will be faster accelerating with it's increased HP & with the softer Star spec rubber will deliver a quicker Ring lap time, we'll have to wait to see how it compares as a driver's car. End of the day physics rule, tyre wear was a main reason Apex dropped the G80 for their Ring taxi. Once guys start tracking the G87 it will be interesting to see how 200TW tyres hold up, going fast could be expensive  |
It's not rocket science, the M2 is sharing most of its major components with the G82 M4, they both have a similar mass and dimensions, thus, they're going to perform identical to each other, give or take a .1 second lap times here or there, depending on which vehicle is having a better day or driver.