G87 M2

[clyde]

Originally Posted by Theo

Also one thing I have noticed on newish performance cars lately. When and WHY did rear diffusers get so huge and now boy racer ugly. Remember the refined body colored versions on the old M cars. The new G series M3/4’s are just massive black boy racer items and I fear the G87 will look the same. Gone are the understated performance looks.

This came from my comment about the M240i diffuser.

I will say I never liked the rear of the E9X M. It’s just odd. I think I like the E46 and F80 the best.

To diffuse criticism on the nose

[Theo]

Originally Posted by clyde

To diffuse criticism on the nose

HAHA!!! Good one.

[clyde]

Originally Posted by Theo

HAHA!!! Good one.

[Theo]

Portimao blue is a very pretty color. I would have stayed away from the light colored accents on the grill and lower vents.

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1871971

I wonder if the 2022 2 series models will command a premium used when the entire 2 series line gets the Idrive 8 interface for 2023.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Theo

Portimao blue is a very pretty color. I would have stayed away from the light colored accents on the grill and lower vents.

https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1871971

I wonder if the 2022 2 series models will command a premium used when the entire 2 series line gets the Idrive 8 interface for 2023.

I have seen Portimao Blue several times in person. For some reason it comes across flat to me. Maybe not enough metallic flake? They do offer a frozen, aka matte version, but that is not what I have seen.

[SCA]

They are definitely arriving at dealers. https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=109

[Theo]

Originally Posted by SCA

They are definitely arriving at dealers. https://g42.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh...&postcount=109

I have been watching that as well and you beat me to the post. There has been clarification in that thread that dealers have said no one is getting there car until the 16th.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Theo

I have been watching that as well and you beat me to the post. There has been clarification in that thread that dealers have said no one is getting there car until the 16th.

My Center’s M240 launch car is not even built. It is currently at 112.

[Theo]

At least we get driving reviews a week from next Tuesday finally.

I know the M240i is going to SMOKE the F87 from the dig in the quarter mile.

It will be interesting to see the roll race on CARWOW though.

You know Matt will post it.

I hope they use the F87 M2 CS so the rich boys have something to bitch about. LOL!!

Weirdly enough I was watching this CARWOW from 6 months ago where the old M4 comp was literally not that far behind the new M4 comp.

https://youtu.be/wTu5dmlKr5g

The old M4 had an exhaust and was slightly lowered but no brake or power train upgrades.

Looks like the DCT does make a difference a little.

[SCA]

Second look at 2022 M240i post PDI.

https://youtu.be/AZhHDTqk2B4