RE: BMW M2 facelift spied
Wednesday 8th February 2017
You don't need us to tell you that the BMW M2 is a very desirable motor car; while production was never limited, being built on the same line as a regular 2 Series would always restrict how many could be built. As such its residual value is strong, with £45K still the entry point even with 15,000 miles.
However, it looks like there's going to be another M2. Here's our first look at the facelifted car, presumably due sometime after the regular 2 Series update. Much of what appealed about the M2 seems to be present here - see the broad rear haunches, quad exhausts and huge front discs - only with a BMW nip 'n' tuck front and rear. Life Cycle Impulse is what these sort of refreshes are usually called.
BMW M2 facelift spied
If you didn't get an original, start badgering your BMW dealer now!
The front looks to now include LED headlights as on the latest M4, while the front bumper now appears even more aggressive. Who knew that was possible? It is of course not quite production ready yet, so let's see. The tweaks at the back appear more modest, again with refreshed lights and perhaps a bumper change due if the disguise is hiding something.
Other than those fairly minor points, it looks like being the same M2 we currently know and love. A power gain seems unlikely given the M4 facelift didn't bring any additional poke; wouldn't want to impact on any sale of the more expensive car now. There's a Frankfurt show this year - don't forget it alternates with Paris as the big European show in September - where an M2 debut would surely fit very nicely. Bring it on!
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[Photos: S. Baldauf/SB-Medien]
Discussion
homerdog said:
Judging by the size of the brake calipers, that looks like the rumoured CS, rather than just the LCI.
Yep...http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=...
topless360 said:
As someone who has a deposit down for the rumoured CS/CSL/GTS, I'd be disappointed if this was it. I was expecting more aggression and a big wing at least. Always need a big wing! 
Wing's apart (you are of course right.. CS/CSL/GTS whatever needs a 'f
k you' wing) Would you be satisfied with that noise?! the M2 sounds nicer as is imo.jimmybell said:
topless360 said:
As someone who has a deposit down for the rumoured CS/CSL/GTS, I'd be disappointed if this was it. I was expecting more aggression and a big wing at least. Always need a big wing!
Wing's apart (you are of course right.. CS/CSL/GTS whatever needs a 'fk you' wing) Would you be satisfied with that noise?! the M2 sounds nicer as is imo.jimmybell said:
topless360 said:
As someone who has a deposit down for the rumoured CS/CSL/GTS, I'd be disappointed if this was it. I was expecting more aggression and a big wing at least. Always need a big wing!
Wing's apart (you are of course right.. CS/CSL/GTS whatever needs a 'fk you' wing) Would you be satisfied with that noise?! the M2 sounds nicer as is imo.If we do see a CSL or GTS I think it will be a while off. For now it will be a CS (A tweaked normal M2)
topless360 said:
As someone who has a deposit down for the rumoured CS/CSL/GTS, I'd be disappointed if this was it. I was expecting more aggression and a big wing at least. Always need a big wing!
How do you go about putting a deposit down for a non-confirmed car? I'm picturing the completely puzzled look on my dealer's face when I propose this to them...georgejoshington said:
How do you go about putting a deposit down for a non-confirmed car? I'm picturing the completely puzzled look on my dealer's face when I propose this to them...
Most dealers have already taken multiple deposits for the rumoured car that doesn't exist yet, so I doubt they'd be too puzzled.I think both a CS and GTS would be ideal. I'm only interested in a the more hardcore version, be it a CSL or GTS.
Noise is an issue if they do opt for the S55 then noise may be an issue, but I hope they can tweak it to be more aurally appealing. There will likely be less sound deadening and perhaps no fake speaker noises so that will change the dynamics of the sound.
novus said:
Off topicslightly but funny imo
One of my very good pals went to Haliwell jones BMW last weekend to put a deposit on the new RS3 saloon....... flipping a car was the aim ...all good ....but the correct manufacturer is handy imo ..:
Im not sure which is the funny part... the fact he went to BMW or he thinks an RS3 saloon is the best car for a flipping opportunity. One of my very good pals went to Haliwell jones BMW last weekend to put a deposit on the new RS3 saloon....... flipping a car was the aim ...all good ....but the correct manufacturer is handy imo ..:
I've just read a German mag that says 2 things; the 2 series will be facelifted, to be revealed at Frankfurt in September. New front styling, new LED rear lights, so pretty much what you see here. The M2 will have a 'slight' power increase in order to distance it from the 240i.
The CS is coming in 2018 & will have the S55 mill. I agree that the model pictured is a bit of a mongrel in so far as it's a facelift, but with those brakes it's a bit more than a facelift!
The CS is coming in 2018 & will have the S55 mill. I agree that the model pictured is a bit of a mongrel in so far as it's a facelift, but with those brakes it's a bit more than a facelift!
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