RE: New 374hp BMW M240i xDrive previewed
Discussion
nickfrog said:
9k rpm said:
M2 will be RWD and manual. Sounds promising.
Indeed but do we know that for a fact about the manual box? I'll reserve judgment until the G87 M2 is revealed but I seriously doubt it will be as good looking as the F87 M2, that's pretty much a given.
Putting aside the general populations utter obsession with performance figures, it will be a 'better' car than the previous model just as the M2 was 'better' than the 1M (hydraulic steering aside!) but if it doesn't LOOK as good as the previous model then I think I'll be keeping my F87 for a very long time indeed.
I'm a lifelong BMW fan but I stopped getting excited about BMWs since the release of the G range of vehicles, there isn't a single model in the line up that is attractive anymore. If I could make the step up to Porsche I would, sadly nothing else excites. I'm just glad to have enjoyed so many of the brands previous cars.
Putting aside the general populations utter obsession with performance figures, it will be a 'better' car than the previous model just as the M2 was 'better' than the 1M (hydraulic steering aside!) but if it doesn't LOOK as good as the previous model then I think I'll be keeping my F87 for a very long time indeed.
I'm a lifelong BMW fan but I stopped getting excited about BMWs since the release of the G range of vehicles, there isn't a single model in the line up that is attractive anymore. If I could make the step up to Porsche I would, sadly nothing else excites. I'm just glad to have enjoyed so many of the brands previous cars.
panholio said:
The previous one had a straight 6 no?
BMWs range is highly confusing where they appear to have a saloon version of the FWD transverse 1 series, which I think is what you are referring to, and also this a longitudinal RWD coupe, which is the replacement for the M240i.
Yes, well the current M135i and M235i are 4 pots with X-drive, which whilst very capable, lack a bit of character. It's good to see for the coupe which is likely pitched at more of an enthusiast, will be getting the 6 pot. BMWs range is highly confusing where they appear to have a saloon version of the FWD transverse 1 series, which I think is what you are referring to, and also this a longitudinal RWD coupe, which is the replacement for the M240i.
I wont if they'll introduce the 6pot into the M135i and 2 GC also when they're facelifted.
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