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

Project_F87 · 05-17-2022, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

XM pics just leaked…we're getting closer.

Still some time to go unfortunately. I am forbidden from spilling anything further, but all I'll say is patience is going to be our best friend this year.

Poochie · 05-17-2022, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

The 763M wheels, any color is my favorite BMW wheels, very BBS like and it looks like I have some good news; it appears the M850 version of 763Ms comes in a 5x112 offset, same as the next gen M2..

So if the price is right, you can preserve and throw on some 763Ms on an G87.. 😎

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G42 M240i gets 763 Gold M performance wheels from 8 series https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1922186

Can't run them without spacers on F & R. The G80/82 are on ET20 F & R. The F87 are F ET29, R ET40. The worst part is that the 763M setup (9J & 10J) is not wide enough to support the new tyre sizes without sacrificing handling. You need wheel widths of at least 9.5J & 10.5J.

Well, what a way to burst my bubble.. 😟

Thanks for the info but If fits a M240i just fine, so I still have a morsel of hope someone will find a workaround with the G87 wheel housing, outside of spacers..

Game · 05-17-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Project_F87

Still some time to go unfortunately. I am forbidden from spilling anything further, but all I'll say is patience is going to be our best friend this year.

Well pics can technically leak at any point right?

BMWBlog says the initial driving reviews will be out early June.

Tag · 05-17-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Project_F87

Still some time to go unfortunately. I am forbidden from spilling anything further, but all I'll say is patience is going to be our best friend this year.

Everyone on the G87 forum be like...

atl_1M · 05-17-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

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Originally Posted by Project_F87

Still some time to go unfortunately. I am forbidden from spilling anything further, but all I'll say is patience is going to be our best friend this year.

Everyone on the G87 forum be like...

Yeah the lack of any new info is getting boring. Usually that's when a big leak happens so I'm hoping that's the case soon.

amerln · 05-18-2022, 12:53 AM

https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/globa...of-summer-2022

BMW 2 Series Coupé now with BMW Operating System 8 and BMW Curved Display as standard"

SW19 · 05-18-2022, 08:02 AM

Yep and just like the 3 series they have ditched the traditional gear shifter for the automatic.Looks like the M3 LCI is keeping the shifter,so the G87 will probably also have it.The huge screen looks terrible in the new M3 LCI interior.

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/co...?expanded=true

Tag · 05-18-2022, 09:33 AM

Game · 05-18-2022, 09:43 AM

M interface on iD8

m20e3087 · 05-18-2022, 09:50 AM

Any insider info on if it will have the same/similar manual transmission as the $600K CSL? I am sure BMW spent some time and money for development of the transmission on the 600K car.

Game · 05-18-2022, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

I could watch this over and over.

Tag · 05-18-2022, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

I could watch this over and over.

What do you think I've been doing all this time?

P.S. Those closeup shots from the ground around that turn are glorious.

Game · 05-18-2022, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tag

What do you think I've been doing all this time?

P.S. Those closeup shots from the ground around that turn are glorious.

That 2:53 mark has me salivating.

JustinHEMI · 05-18-2022, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

M interface on iD8

I'm not feelin it but it's also not a deal breaker for me.

Project_F87 · 05-18-2022, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by JustinHEMI

I'm not feelin it but it's also not a deal breaker for me.

Agreed. All they had to do was have the left side of the dash wrap around the damn screen and it would've been great. Maybe an aftermarket solution?

JustinHEMI · 05-18-2022, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Project_F87

Agreed. All they had to do was have the left side of the dash wrap around the damn screen and it would've been great. Maybe an aftermarket solution?

Good idea. We can start harassing..., er, suggesting, to aftermarket suppliers to do something.

JustChris · 05-18-2022, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SW19

Yep and just like the 3 series they have ditched the traditional gear shifter for the automatic.Looks like the M3 LCI is keeping the shifter,so the G87 will probably also have it.The huge screen looks terrible in the new M3 LCI interior.

https://configure.bmw.co.uk/en_GB/co...?expanded=true

Wow someone left their key where the gear shifter should be.

Tag · 05-18-2022, 03:21 PM

BMW Germany Configurator now shows the M240i RWD (sDrive) model. We can compare the weight between models as a potential indicator of the M2's weight. This is not 1:1 comparison as there are other components on the M2 that are not on the M240i which increase the G87's overall weight.

Note: These are EU weights and are different from how NA models are measured. I'm ignoring the total weight and just focusing on the delta between the two.

M240i sDrive Weight: 1,710 kg
M240i xDrive Weight: 1,765 kg
Difference: 55 kg / 121.25 lbs

The M240i xDrive on the BMW USA website shows the curb weight as 3,871 lbs. Theoretically when the M240i RWD is available on BMW USA website it should weight in roughly 3,750 lbs.

What does that mean for the M2? It'll weight less without the AWD system and since the sunroof is not standard it'll shed a few pounds there as well, but it will gain weight in other areas such as twin turbos, exhaust for both turbos, additional cooling, chassis bracing, etc. So it very well might regain all the weight that was lost. Either way it's going to be a porker.

Project_F87 · 05-18-2022, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tag

BMW Germany Configurator now shows the M240i RWD (sDrive) model. We can compare the weight between models as a potential indicator of the M2's weight. This is not 1:1 comparison as there are other components on the M2 that are not on the M240i which increase the G87's overall weight.

Note: These are EU weights and are different from how NA models are measured. I'm ignoring the total weight and just focusing on the delta between the two.

M240i sDrive Weight: 1,710 kg
M240i xDrive Weight: 1,765 kg
Difference: 55 kg / 121.25 lbs

The M240i xDrive on the BMW USA website shows the curb weight as 3,871 lbs. Theoretically when the M240i RWD is available on BMW USA website it should weight in roughly 3,750 lbs.

What does that mean for the M2? It'll weight less without the AWD system and since the sunroof is not standard it'll shed a few pounds there as well, but it will gain weight in other areas such as twin turbos, exhaust for both turbos, additional cooling, chassis bracing, etc. So it very well might regain all the weight that was lost. Either way it's going to be a porker.

Jeeeeesus that's so much weight wtf BMW…

atl_1M · 05-18-2022, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Project_F87

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Originally Posted by Tag

BMW Germany Configurator now shows the M240i RWD (sDrive) model. We can compare the weight between models as a potential indicator of the M2's weight. This is not 1:1 comparison as there are other components on the M2 that are not on the M240i which increase the G87's overall weight.

Note: These are EU weights and are different from how NA models are measured. I'm ignoring the total weight and just focusing on the delta between the two.

M240i sDrive Weight: 1,710 kg
M240i xDrive Weight: 1,765 kg
Difference: 55 kg / 121.25 lbs

The M240i xDrive on the BMW USA website shows the curb weight as 3,871 lbs. Theoretically when the M240i RWD is available on BMW USA website it should weight in roughly 3,750 lbs.

What does that mean for the M2? It'll weight less without the AWD system and since the sunroof is not standard it'll shed a few pounds there as well, but it will gain weight in other areas such as twin turbos, exhaust for both turbos, additional cooling, chassis bracing, etc. So it very well might regain all the weight that was lost. Either way it's going to be a porker.

Jeeeeesus that's so much weight wtf BMW…

I don't get how this will weigh as much as the g80 M3 which is much bigger and has 4 doors… crazy

Tag · 05-18-2022, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by atl_1M

I don't get how this will weigh as much as the g80 M3 which is much bigger and has 4 doors… crazy

F87 was the same, weighed almost as much as an F80/2.

Project_F87 · 05-18-2022, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by atl_1M

I don't get how this will weigh as much as the g80 M3 which is much bigger and has 4 doors… crazy

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F87 was the same, weighed almost as much as an F80/2.

Literally makes zero sense... there's gotta be a way to design the car with lighter materials and contain the new technology right? It's 2022 why are sports cars almost 4000 lbs???

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Tag this is the way 18122 Rep 8,513 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	BMW Germany Configurator now shows the M240i RWD (sDrive) model. We can compare the weight between models as a potential indicator of the M2's weight. This is not 1:1 comparison as there are other components on the M2 that are not on the M240i which increase the G87's overall weight. Note: These are EU weights and are different from how NA models are measured. I'm ignoring the total weight and just focusing on the delta between the two. M240i sDrive Weight: 1,710 kg M240i xDrive Weight: 1,765 kg Difference: 55 kg / 121.25 lbs The M240i xDrive on the BMW USA website shows the curb weight as 3,871 lbs. Theoretically when the M240i RWD is available on BMW USA website it should weight in roughly 3,750 lbs. What does that mean for the M2? It'll weight less without the AWD system and since the sunroof is not standard it'll shed a few pounds there as well, but it will gain weight in other areas such as twin turbos, exhaust for both turbos, additional cooling, chassis bracing, etc. So it very well might regain all the weight that was lost. Either way it's going to be a porker.
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