[SW19]

SCOTT26 did say in this post that the M2 would be influenced by the M235i racing design.These new pics show the similarities between the cars,with the extreme body panels and fender flares.The M2 is going to look fantastic.

Originally Posted by SCOTT26 View Post
If we go back to early 2009 what was the BMW 1er M Coupe prototype initially was a standard 135i but with the M track and drivetrain. There was nothing to see because the priorities were with what is underneath. Its the same story here as it is the same story on any BMW prototype. It's what is underneath that counts first , final definition as in body work , details and styling comes later.

I thought everybody would know this by now...

We did not see a final prototype with the final body till May 2010.

The car is influenced by the M235i Racing in its styling because it is in the genes of the compact BMW from the 2002 Turbo to the E30 M3. Its definition also makes it stand out from the M4.

The M2 will launch in 2015. And be on the market early 2016.

Here are some pics of the M235i Racing and the new pic.

[DVC]

Originally Posted by UpNcOmINg!

The angles are just CRAZY!!!
Look at that! Almost harking back to the e30 M3 in a way!
This is going to look so amazing I reckon, I think it may be a little outrageous in the beginning to some but will quickly grow on the majority.
So freaking excited for this car!
The fender flares are just magnificent

These shots are very encouraging about the dev of the fender flares... I was beginning to be a bit disappointed as it appeared they were going in more of an M4-style direction. These look aggressively wide, and yet more refined than the 1M.
I know they are shaped very differently, but these latest pics give me a bit of a similar vibe to the back end of a 911. Which is a very good thing.






Edit - And by the way, it looks like the front wheels have quite a bit of negative camber... I hope that makes the production cut as well : )

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

OK back again.

So in this crude edit, if we imagine less width than the Vision GT.

Will the red section stay taking the rear fender into a near 235i door width?

Will the blue section be a smooth covered up body panel thus no vent.?

I guess what they are saying is imagine the Vision GT6 without the intake, and a smaller flare, and that is what you get.

[Colinv6]

That strange gap on the latest pics at the top of the front wing looks in an identical place as the start of the vent on the M235i racing front wing...

[Mark's M]

Originally Posted by Colinv6

That strange gap on the latest pics at the top of the front wing looks in an identical place as the start of the vent on the M235i racing front wing...

I was thinking the same thing. If all of this analysis turns out to be even half correct, this car is going to be radical looking and a huge departure from big brother M4.

[IEDEI]

To me the M2 fenders look A LOT like the M4 fenders. Almost exactly...I don't see much of a departure.

[mac128ic]

Just wanted to let you guys know those shapes under the camo are panels.

[ORIGIN M.]

Yes indeed

[JustChris]

Sorry dude, posted here yesterday .....

Nice shots though.

[UpNcOmINg!]

You know the problem with this seems to be the more we think we know the less we know.
BMW is stringing us by our enthusiast balls right now.
Going to be one hell of a happy ending though me thinks.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by IS3andME

I guess what they are saying is imagine the Vision GT6 without the intake, and a smaller flare, and that is what you get.

That could indeed be the compromise, taking a cue from the GT6: the rear fender gets a toned down GT6 crease but *without* intake vent, alike the 1M front fender crease (which was intended to feature a vent bit didn't make it to production as they didn't manage to perfectly align the panels and ran out of time during the rushed development stage - so the crease was 'closed').

If that's what's lying beneath, it explains the camo panel shapes: hiding the 'closed' crease + makes sense design-wise to distinguish from all 2er and practical to bridge the wider track with a more pronounced fender. Could be a new cue for future ///M cars too.

[Aust350z]

Originally Posted by Artemis

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Great post and pick-up! Sorry I missed the earlier pages. I think you are on to something here.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Aust350z

Great post and pick-up! Sorry I missed the earlier pages. I think you are on to something here.

Let's find some (body panel) lines to make a point.

[Artemis]

Other point to note: on the rear bumper the camo wrap abruptly stops in a semi-vertical straight line ...exactly where the GT6 air vents are located.

[W///]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Other point to note: on the rear bumper the camo wrap abruptly stops in a semi-vertical straight line ...exactly where the GT6 air vents are located.

That's really interesting. Not only does the camo just happen to change in the same place, but it's also the same height. Potentially taller than the 1M's vents:

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Other point to note: on the rear bumper the camo wrap abruptly stops in a semi-vertical straight line ...exactly where the GT6 air vents are located.

Very good point, Artemis. You can see a faint line at the bottom of the M2 that mimics the bottom of the GT6 Bumper.

[JustChris]

Man this is going to be a long time till March feeding of crumbs and analysing every crease line

[Artemis]

Also a semi-vertical line on the camo on the left side.




Kudos to the BMW camo guys for the camo job done. So, other Easter eggs noticed on the rear bumper ?

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by M Car Chris

Man this is going to be a long time till March feeding of crumbs and analysing every crease line

Too bad we can't get any confirmation regarding Geneva....

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by Artemis

Also a semi-vertical line on the camo on the left side.

Good spot, I see it. Now, I wonder if the M2 will have vents that are part of the rear bumper like the Vision, or if there will be additional, separate vents above the bumper fascia. Seemed like Scott had hinted towards 1M type rear vents, and I think they may be like the 1M vents, but extend into the rear bumper fascia like the GT6.

[Colinv6]

Man you guys should get a job in crime investigation!

I love this forum, exciting times guessing lines and possible clues!!

So exited for the unveiling!

[IEDEI]

lol @ this analysis! I do dig the investigation!