2023 G87 M2 Spy Pics/Videos: Competition (or Special Edition) Model Spotted

Germanauto · 02-14-2022, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by LSM

I like it. Looks muscular and better execution of the front grill than the M240

Looks like the bumper is also proper BMW instead of the stupid triangles on the regular 2-series. I hope the M division tweaks also fix the odd rear end. I still feel the tail lights need be flipped over like in the 4-series, but obviously that won't be done. However an aggressive rear end treatment with those quad pipes will go a long way.

akkando · 02-14-2022, 09:22 PM

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I bet a 6MT version of this would be more fun to drive around than a 6MT G80 M3! I would so trade mine in if I didn't have a car seat in the back. I'll be happy for the people who get to own one, I can't wait to see one in the wild.

It can be done. I have a car seat (front facing) and booster seat in the back of my F87. The front facing car seat is a bit of a pain but in a few months both my kids will be in boosters so it will be easy.. Rear facing is a different story. I could do one rear facing car seat on the passenger side but the front passenger seat had to be all the way forward. I assume the G87 will be a little larger inside too.

That being said I would be in a G80 6MT in my situation if I could afford it right now. 4 doors does make it a lot easier with kids.

The g87 will have a smaller back seat area based on the new m240. Perhaps there is more leg room up front though?

Ziosella · 02-14-2022, 09:23 PM

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Ziosella · 02-14-2022, 09:24 PM

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akkando · 02-14-2022, 09:29 PM

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The front bumper on the spy car looks like a place holder unless there building new housing for the front lights witch I believe would be a first. All the vents and grates also look cheap. I assume they are doing this on purpose to throw off media. I think it will be more in line with the above renders or the m3 bumper.

It's way too deep into testing for these to be a place holder bumper. We've established this will have different headlights than the G42. This is the real deal.

Looks like the intercooler doesn't even have a grill to protect it? I would assume there would be at least some changes there?

Ziosella · 02-14-2022, 09:32 PM

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brtrvu · 02-14-2022, 10:16 PM

Finally it has smaller kidney grills

Teutonic · 02-15-2022, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by frankiebones

And then the strong sales.

Not really...
At least for all my BMW friends.
In my circle we are over 10 guys that bought a different car in the last 2 years and walked away from the M3/M4.

Beemer89 · 02-15-2022, 06:48 AM

I'm hoping we will be offered a X Drive M2 Comp , but all the news seems to indicate it will be RWD only.

S65V8 · 02-15-2022, 07:55 AM

hmmm, have to admit the new spy shots show a promising design - aggressive and squat looking pitbull of a M car...fingers crossed, BMW delivers on this one.

I recently read a 1510kg weight estimate, any word if that's accurate at all?

heavyD^2 · 02-15-2022, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Teutonic

Not really...
At least for all my BMW friends.
In my circle we are over 10 guys that bought a different car in the last 2 years and walked away from the M3/M4.

Wow. It's crazy that BMW managed to have a record sales year as the top selling luxury brand in the world after losing sales to you and your inner circle of friends.

LSM · 02-15-2022, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by S65V8

hmmm, have to admit the new spy shots show a promising design - aggressive and squat looking pitbull of a M car...fingers crossed, BMW delivers on this one.

I recently read a 1510kg weight estimate, any word if that's accurate at all?

3322 lbs? No chance. But would be nice if it did.

Mavus · 02-15-2022, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by S65V8

hmmm, have to admit the new spy shots show a promising design - aggressive and squat looking pitbull of a M car...fingers crossed, BMW delivers on this one.

I recently read a 1510kg weight estimate, any word if that's accurate at all?

source?

JustinHEMI · 02-15-2022, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

I cannot wait! Going to be a long year waiting to place my order!

S65V8 · 02-15-2022, 09:17 AM

can't recall, but you guys are right, wishful thinking. Probably closer to 3600+

zipstic · 02-15-2022, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwman4life11

okay, but you said that it "stood out". For the 2 series that is normal, the new m2 has the exact same front blinker as the m240 behind it in the spy shots. The only thing "different" is that they have more camo on the lights so you can't make out the whole light but you can easily refer back and forth between the m2 and the m240 DRL's and see that they are the exact same.

Do you think I'm someone else? I never said it "stood out" in any of my posts.

I'm not sure why we're going back and forth when we both agree that the G87 appears to have the exact same front blinker and DRLs as the G42 M240??

pawelczyk7 · 02-15-2022, 10:05 AM

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can't recall, but you guys are right, wishful thinking. Probably closer to 3600+

f87 m2 comp 3561 lbs for the manual and 3600lbs ish for DCT.. and based on the size comparisons of the m240i vs the M2C i would say if they are able to hold to 3700 lbs would be realistic IMO

Game · 02-15-2022, 10:34 AM

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Looks like the intercooler doesn't even have a grill to protect it? I would assume there would be at least some changes there?

Yeah I can't imagine it stays that uncovered.

Transfer · 02-15-2022, 11:10 AM

M xDrive all the things.

Game · 02-15-2022, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

M xDrive all the things.

Bumpinjeep · 02-15-2022, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

M xDrive all the things.

No thank you. Now that the M3 is 5 series size and weight and the M2 is the new M3, let's keep the size, weight, and RWD in check.

bmwman4life11 · 02-15-2022, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

Do you think I'm someone else? I never said it "stood out" in any of my posts.

I'm not sure why we're going back and forth when we both agree that the G87 appears to have the exact same front blinker and DRLs as the G42 M240??

I'm an idiot and responded to the wrong person, my apologies

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