G87 M2 vs G42 M240i compared in pictures

BenF87M2 · 10-13-2022, 02:11 PM

Wasn't a fan during the reveal but with this comparison, it absolutely blows away the m240i. Looks way better

IndyMike · 10-13-2022, 02:21 PM

Could be on an island by myself, but I am glad they gave the G87 its own unique identity, including the single headlamp. I wasn't looking for 'Son of Fang', nor especially a mini-me M4.

It is now definitely a whole new different cut of sausage.

Love the design or hate it, there will be absolutely no doubt you are looking at an M2, and not an M2-Lite nor an M4 no matter what angle you are scoping it from.

PROPS to the design guys for having the cajones to design it out of the conventional BMW box.

02M3ForMe · 10-13-2022, 02:28 PM

Based on the impression the G42 made on me last November when I saw it in person for the first time, the G87 is going look incredible in real life.

The G42 already looked like an M2 to me; I can only imagine the impact of the G87, with the wider body, larger wheels, CF roof, and super-aggressive extruded boxy scoops on all four corners.

April 2023 suddenly feels very far away.

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1873919

TractionControlDelete · 10-14-2022, 10:01 PM

Generations

2srsman · 10-15-2022, 05:19 PM

The M240i has a more cohesive design but the M2 is a stunner

LukyLu · 10-16-2022, 12:31 AM

M2 looks sweet and manual transmission is nice...but why spend more $$ when the M240
Is faster 0-60 & Quarter mile!!! Happy with my G42!!!

LukyLu · 10-16-2022, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Karmic Man

I m digging the car…really like how it turns out now

Side vents in carbon but got to pay

The ass end looks like a honda civic type R...

wufpak · 10-17-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

This photo really highlights the bad transition between the bumper and hood. Someone in another post linked a video where one of the designers was saying that it was intentional, but that looks absolutely awful. I know most people will drive anything with an M on it, but that honestly just looks like a bad collision repair job.

CodeSlinger · 10-17-2022, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by wufpak

This photo really highlights the bad transition between the bumper and hood. Someone in another post linked a video where one of the designers was saying that it was intentional, but that looks absolutely awful. I know most people will drive anything with an M on it, but that honestly just looks like a bad collision repair job.

Eh, to me it looks like the hood is bulging out in a muscular, power bump, sort of way. The only angle that I feel it looks slightly off is from this one (dead on from the front).

10-13-2022, 02:11 PM	#67
BenF87M2 Enlisted Member 72 Rep 41 Posts Drives: F87 M2 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: South Lyon, MI iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW M2 [0.00]	Wasn't a fan during the reveal but with this comparison, it absolutely blows away the m240i. Looks way better
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IndyMike Captain 420 Rep 635 Posts Drives: 11 VO 1 M/22 G42 Thundernight Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Indianapolis, IN iTrader: (1)	Could be on an island by myself, but I am glad they gave the G87 its own unique identity, including the single headlamp. I wasn't looking for 'Son of Fang', nor especially a mini-me M4. It is now definitely a whole new different cut of sausage. Love the design or hate it, there will be absolutely no doubt you are looking at an M2, and not an M2-Lite nor an M4 no matter what angle you are scoping it from. PROPS to the design guys for having the cajones to design it out of the conventional BMW box. __________________ Earth hear your Maker's voice, your great Redeemer own Believe, obey, rejoice and worship Him alone Cast down your pride, your sin deplore and bow before the Crucified. "Before You, Lord, We Bow" - Francis Scott Key
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02M3ForMe Lieutenant Colonel 4278 Rep 1,630 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Based on the impression the G42 made on me last November when I saw it in person for the first time, the G87 is going look incredible in real life. The G42 already looked like an M2 to me; I can only imagine the impact of the G87, with the wider body, larger wheels, CF roof, and super-aggressive extruded boxy scoops on all four corners. April 2023 suddenly feels very far away. https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1873919
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10-16-2022, 12:31 AM	#72
LukyLu Enlisted Member 9 Rep 35 Posts Drives: G42 M240I Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: China iTrader: (0)	M2 looks sweet and manual transmission is nice...but why spend more $$ when the M240 Is faster 0-60 & Quarter mile!!! Happy with my G42!!!
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