http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/s...-10982289.html
I read the supertest of the M2 now. Translated by google.
Seems they had some problems when testing the M2 on the Nordschleife. First of all they only had ONE lap with a fully dry track. And the nature of the track (bumpy?) didn't go well with the chassis of the M2. (too firm?)
Maybe the M2 just isn't built for the 'Ring? Should make James May happy. And on that bombshell...
"1.12.2 minutes - the GPS meter today not only shows a three-tenths of a second faster lap time compared to the comparison test , but also the fastest ever in the sportauto test history on the small circuit in Hockenheim with a BMW series lap time. The M2 does not only wet the big brother M4 (1.12.8 min), but also legends like the M3 CSL (1.13.5 min) and those who would like it, like the M3 E92 GTS (1.12.5 min ). And by the way, without any semi-slicks. Applause please: The smallest M is now also the fastest - at least so long until the hardcore model named M4 GTS is left in the super test from the leash."
"Chassis tuning is not ideal for the Nordschleife
Enough enough, the concentration now applies to the north loop. Already in the Hatzenbachbogen, however, announces what will continue over the entire round - the M2-Heck always wants to nail to the corner outside. Above all, in hanging curves, the M2 requires a lot of concentration and you want more mechanical grip and traction to accelerate out of the curve much earlier."
"As a development driver confirmed, the focus in M2 development was ultimately placed on an agile steering behavior on the highway and on the agility on top-round circuits à la Hockenheim."
"With a lap time of 8.01 minutes, the M2 approaches up to three seconds of its factory default. But the conditions in the supertest were anything but ideal. On barely one lap the track was completely dry. In addition, the fox's tube was filthy with a binder. The grip level during the supertest was accordingly. As a matter of principle, the M2 requires its driver with a tendency to exceed the driving range on the north loop at any time. With a more conservative tuning and more traction on the rear axle, the ring would be much more possible."