[pizza240]

The squareness of the design has really grown on me. Makes the F87 look old (and it is pretty old, I guess).

The ZB colour doesn't do it for me though, even though it shows off the lines and bulges; especially in the sunlight.

If I still had my F87, and if it didn't have such high mileage, I probably wouldn't be tempted to trade it in for this despite my newfound taste for the design.

Alas, I will be getting the G87. Probably in black or white.

[royhesketh]

Originally Posted by T_U_D

I just noticed that as well.

I've noticed this too. It is very distracting and disjointed - a real shame. Hopefully it's a preproduction issue that can be sorted out.

[2045]

This just looks so odd and poorly executed to me still...

[infinitekidM2C]

I cannot get over the looks of this car. Looks like a bad body kit from 2004. I bet it's a damn good drivers car though.

[FSHNGRY]

Originally Posted by Caerus

A picture of Bill Auberlen (black hat). For what it's worth, he said he liked the car.

I can't get the "this looks like a car on the highway with blue painters taped covering every inch of bumper" image out of my head

[blau.violett.rot]

Color would be my prefered choice. It just feels so right in conjunction with the design imo.

[atl_1M]

Originally Posted by 2045

This just looks so odd and poorly executed to me still...

Yeah kinda, but it makes more sense when you see it here.

[TrentMeister]

Originally Posted by BrooklynM2CS

It's also interesting how this one had the carbon bucket seats while we're all being told that they won't be available for us.

They're available, my dealer had a "carbon pack" option I chose that included the seats

[Fronttwelv]

It's so boxy. It just looks fake. But I like it, gimme one in red with a stick please!

[Pentium]

Originally Posted by Caerus

A picture of Bill Auberlen (black hat). For what it's worth, he said he liked the car.

It was a great weekend. I enjoyed talking to these two people in particular throughout the event.

I liked the M2 in person too.

[2008M36MT]

The front grilles look unfinished. It's like someone ripped off the frames/surrounds.

[alphawawa]

Worst color combined with the worst of possible wheel finishes - all black. I can't wait for this tired trend to die off - it's already inflicted enough damage upon multiple generations of cars.

A metallic color that really emphasizes the flares plus non-black wheels will be the best look for this car, easily.

[pizza240]

Originally Posted by royhesketh

I've noticed this too. It is very distracting and disjointed - a real shame. Hopefully it's a preproduction issue that can be sorted out.

Haha. This is probably one of my favourite parts of the design!

[CachacoF80]

Originally Posted by TrentMeister

I've been noticing in pictures it almost looks like the hood and front bumper don't blend very well…

Almost like an aftermarket hood was installed that just didn't fit exactly right.

Nothing blends very well, it's like a over the top body kit all around.

[418BUC]

Originally Posted by Caerus

Here are some pictures of the G87 M2 in the paddock area of the BMW Performance Center during the 50 years of M Festival. It was very hard to get some decent pictures of the car since it was parked against a wall in half sun light, half shadows. That was frustrating, but finally they moved the car through the paddock area onto the track at the end of the event. I could not get many still shots in the direct sun light, because it was on the move. None the less, I think a few of these pictures show the real colors of the Zandvoort Blue. Believe me, the hues are constantly changing and hard to catch with varying amounts of sun light and shadows. I am biased, but I really think this color is unique and looks great in real life.





































Updated with videos / sound clips of exhaust and startup (posted by @T_U_D):

Also info sheet posted by @T_U_D:

The styling looks like a car with a car over the top. Absolutely terrible imo. No doubt t it will drive well, but £60k for an ugly dog, no thanks M4 all the way.

[Tag]

@2m44s

4K Video

[imyourmaster]

Originally Posted by 2011ninja

That's the most valuable important thing I've ever read the entire time I've been on this forum.

Amen

[M4 GTS]

BMW lost their mind. Back is ugly as sin. JMO

[steve457]

I'm not quite sold on the looks yet, and the ZB color is definitely not helping. It does sound pretty good though from those short clips. Much better than the S55 sounds.

[br438]

I was there. The color - without the rest of the Gulf complement is ... not great.

I love the specs for the car, but the new M2 is without question, the fugliest car BMW have ever turned out.

In my ignorant "customer" opinion, the M2 has mistake after mistake in the design process clearly visible - no matter which direction you look from. They are obviously (?) trying to rewrite the design script... but someone should probably pull on the reigns a bit... It's bad.

-and no WAY are you getting out of that car in wet conditions without your pants/trouser legs getting trashed. That bodywork flair is HUGE. It's a long way out from the seat to the ground. so track day? check. daily driver? nope.

oh well. Specs are great, though!

Similarly, the XM... was neat but not pretty. ?? It stands out, but it doesn't stir passion. -of note, the logos were gaf taped over - just like the "M" logo on the wheels of the X2.

[br438]

Did anyone else notice that the spec sheet says, "3.0-liter BMW M TwinPower Turbo technology 453-hp inline 6-cylinder engine with a bi-turbo turbocharger with variable valve and lift control (Double-VANOS and Valvetronic and high-precision direct injection"

Is TwinPower a typo? Or is bi-turbo a typo? Is the final spec going to be a tuned B58 instead of a detuned S58?

Or BMW M marketing is having a rough go? hahahaa...

[(K)]

I see we're sticking with factory burbles. Hopefully an easy fix via bimmerlink for anyone who's not into burbles.