G42 2-Series will debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 8

motorwerkeman · 06-29-2021, 11:36 AM

Oh thank goodness, THE M4 x KITH will be there!!

Something tells me they're having a hard time selling the "special" editions.

VisualEcho · 06-29-2021, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Game

Oh the F87 guys will be rampant in here too.

"Glad I got mine and I'll be holding onto for a long time!!"

Pretty much. I look for the new M2 to be an aesthetic fail, just like "that which shall not be named."

It's all good though, there are plenty of "OMG that's the NEW ..." fanboi's to buy them.

Tru Vic3 · 06-29-2021, 11:46 AM

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Here you go! More on: https://www.instagram.com/bmw43__/

Not to be a pessimist but I really don't like these Dorito vents and shapes they're placing on the newer cars.. It may just grow on me in the coming years..

Transfer · 06-29-2021, 11:50 AM

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I'm already preparing my "I prefer my M240i over this!" speech… kidding. I'm excited to see what's next for the 2er.

G42 will no doubt be such a massive upgrade. F22 was excellent but had its warts and is wrinkly and dated now. If they can replicate the M340i in a shorter wheelbase coupe… home run.

thaalrasha · 06-29-2021, 12:20 PM

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...M2 in wet at 9:14

Could that one be a 240i ? Sound different that the one in the dry and doesn't have to quad tail pipes... then again maybe it's just me imagining things.

MarkDemma · 06-29-2021, 01:55 PM

Here's hoping that "extrovert design" doesn't = "hit with the same ugly stick that the 4 series / i4 / iX got whacked with".

At least it appears to not have the fugly comical grill - but there are plenty of other design elements they have been messing up as of late.
The heartbreaking thing about the newest M3/4 is that by all accounts the handling / engine is top form, but I could never see myself ever getting over that front end. I think a lot of us are holding out hope that the current design team hasn't messed up the 2er.

And no word on manual for the M240i. So I'm not holding my breath.

Holding out hope that it's not another design train wreck, but ready to hold on to my 2018 M240i for a while if I have to!

abirmaher · 06-29-2021, 02:07 PM

The hood looks a bit long for the 2 series (and 1 series before it) proportions and sad to see the kink in the rear window missing. But I am sure BMW will do a great job on this one.

zipstic · 06-29-2021, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

The hood looks a bit long for the 2 series (and 1 series before it) proportions and sad to see the kink in the rear window missing. But I am sure BMW will do a great job on this one.

Close up of the G42 Hof Kink

abirmaher · 06-29-2021, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by zipstic

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

The hood looks a bit long for the 2 series (and 1 series before it) proportions and sad to see the kink in the rear window missing. But I am sure BMW will do a great job on this one.

Close up of the G42 Hof Kink

Looks like it's disguised in the pic at the top of this post, weird but good!

zipstic · 06-29-2021, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

Looks like it's disguised in the pic at the top of this post, weird but good!

Yep, you're right. They had that extra disguise early on. There was some speculation that there would be a BMW roundel on the C pillar, similar to the current X2 and CSL Hommage, but based on the recent spy shots that doesn't seem to be the case.

Game · 06-29-2021, 04:57 PM

Yeah dear god, NO. (to the CSL homage)

ghaffari46 · 06-29-2021, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmw43

Here you go! More on: https://www.instagram.com/bmw43__/

Hopefully not!

Germanauto · 06-29-2021, 08:32 PM

M240 or M2 are the front-runners to be my next car.

Sedan_Clan · 06-30-2021, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by motorwerkeman

Oh thank goodness, THE M4 x KITH will be there!!

Something tells me they're having a hard time selling the "special" editions.

Dude, those cars were sold before they were even released.

naywa01 · 06-30-2021, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Germanauto

M240 or M2 are the front-runners to be my next car.

That's part of the reason I'm looking forward to this reveal, although the F82 is great in its own way I still like my previous F22 and think it's a classic BMW design up there with the E46.

So assuming they don't shoot themselves in the foot on the G42 design, it will definitely be up for consideration when it comes time to replace my F82 next year.

bmwloverm2 · 06-30-2021, 04:39 AM

I think this is the best render so far based on the latest low-ish camo pics

Let's see in 8 days

MPSdriver · 06-30-2021, 05:53 AM

I already like how it looks with the camo on, so I'm having high hopes for this one... and that's including the home depot style oem front lip

Fhey · 06-30-2021, 08:27 AM

I'm really curious to see how it'll look in real life, as lately it seems most BMW look better when you see them in person.

I am a bit worried about those headlights though. I think it's a shame they did away with the dual angel eye look.

MD707 · 06-30-2021, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

G42 will no doubt be such a massive upgrade. F22 was excellent but had its warts and is wrinkly and dated now. If they can replicate the M340i in a shorter wheelbase coupe… home run.

This. With its more traditional face and overall proportions, may canabilise 440 sales to be honest. Lower price, smaller dimensions, same engine, better looks....?

TheoIam · 06-30-2021, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by G21-M340i

This. With its more traditional face and overall proportions, may canabilise 440 sales to be honest. Lower price, smaller dimensions, same engine, better looks....?

If it’s the same running gear and the interior quality is on par with the 4 series how much cheaper do you think it will be honestly.

In the F series there was a definite step up in interior quality in the 4 compared to the 2 which helped in the price delta.

Game · 06-30-2021, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwloverm2

I think this is the best render so far based on the latest low-ish camo pics

Let's see in 8 days

I'd be 100% on board with that.

Ciber · 06-30-2021, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by abirmaher

The hood looks a bit long for the 2 series (and 1 series before it) proportions and sad to see the kink in the rear window missing. But I am sure BMW will do a great job on this one.

Glad I'm not the only one seeing the massive front overhang.

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