G87 M2

[SCA]

Hmm… Slow news day for Motor 1? Nothing really new since this thread began in July. Edit: Especially in regards to the front bumper cover and kidneys.

[ZBB]

Originally Posted by clyde

Is that the new Charger nosepiece?

I thought GM was bringing Pontiac back...

[SCA]

Originally Posted by ZBB

I thought GM was bringing Pontiac back...

No need, BMW is doing it for them.

[Theo]

Hey Mike, I had not seen those G87 photos with so much of the lower front bumper exposed.
Thanks!!

There is no way that that middle area can be the final spec. The cooler is fully exposed with nothing in front of it.

Edit:
Quote from the article: — The test vehicle was riding on 19-inch wheels measuring 275/35 R19 at the front axle

Holy front tire patch Batman

[Theo]

This could be just me but I think the G87 might build on the current M240i rear arches by using ad on’s instead of making new sheet metal.

See attachments.

I do think there will be new front fenders to accommodate those 275 front tires though.

I like what I am seeing in these new pics though.

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Theo

There is no way that that middle area can be the final spec. The cooler is fully exposed with nothing in front of it.

The huge active cruise control sensor will be there on the production version, all but guaranteed.

Edit: You can actually see the backing plate the sensor will mount to.

[Terri Kennedy]

Originally Posted by Theo

There is no way that that middle area can be the final spec. The cooler is fully exposed with nothing in front of it.

Wasn't there a kerfluffle some time ago about a lack of guards on certain BMW coolers allowing rocks to damage critical parts?

[SCA]

Originally Posted by Terry Kennedy

Wasn't there a kerfluffle some time ago about a lack of guards on certain BMW coolers allowing rocks to damage critical parts?

I know of a local ‘17 F85 X5M (S63) that it happened to and required an engine replacement. It cost the owner $30k for a used engine plus labor.

[wdc330i]

Originally Posted by SCA

I know of a local ‘17 F85 X5M (S63) that it happened to and required an engine replacement. It cost the owner $30k for a used engine plus labor.

My 2 series has this grill issue, apparently. They changed the design from MY2018 and later, I think.

[Theo]

Originally Posted by wdc330i

My 2 series has this issue. They changed the design from MY2018 and later, I think.

Same on my 2. Large openings where the coolers are and very little protection. Lots of rock marks on the cooling fins already.

That is why I commented on the front of the new M2 in those pics. That cannot be the finished product.