[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Onesie

Agreed, but not light weight or much faster.

There's a 600lb difference between the M8 (4295lbs) and AMG GT (3666lbs), as well as a big difference in weight distribution (55/45 versus 47/53). Speed/0-60 is of course limited by traction (Switchable AWD versus RWD only). The way these two cars drive is drastically different.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by M3EATERS

Surely this would have xdrive based on the 240? Your information is purely speculative.

I see you're new here.

[GOLFFRR]

thats pretty sweet!

[Quadruple VANOS]

Originally Posted by AlexFL

Thanks for sharing this. Instead of that behemoth G09 XM, BMW should consider building a 'lightweight' 2-seater using the same hybrid S58 powertrain.

The consensus is the XM would vastly outsell (and out-profit) your theoretical 'lightweight' 2-seater hybrid S58…. And BMW's entire reason for existence is to sell vehicles and make profits.

[KoenG]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

The consensus is the XM would vastly outsell (and out-profit) your theoretical 'lightweight' 2-seater hybrid S58…. And BMW's entire reason for existence is to sell vehicles and make profits.

Yeah, and Kia or Hyundai or Geely don't have this idiotic theme in their corporate strategy you think?

So when that's all that's left, what makes BMW then on the long term? Just another Geely maybe?

[Tornado1M]

So, let me get this straight…..no new M2 available for what 14 months?

[Mavus]

Originally Posted by KoenG

Yeah, and Kia or Hyundai or Geely don't have this idiotic theme in their corporate strategy you think?

So when that's all that's left, what makes BMW then on the long term? Just another Geely maybe?

To be honest besides I6 there isn't much left. Mazda is coming out with rwd I6 and MB has new I6 also.

BMW does not have lighter driver focused rwd I6 car anymore.

Even electric is waaay behind without dedicated ev platform. Considering they had I8 years ago it doesn't appear they had good strategy. Also hybrid cars are stop gap solution to decrease carbon footprint and are very complicated without any real world benefit, my opinion.

The focus seems to be X models so gl to them in the future.

[stein_325i]

Originally Posted by Quadruple VANOS

The consensus is the XM would vastly outsell (and out-profit) your theoretical 'lightweight' 2-seater hybrid S58…. And BMW's entire reason for existence is to sell vehicles and make profits.

BMW sells plenty of cars and is already profitable. It wouldn't hurt them to make a cool sports car even if it is limited in availability or sales. Would be nice to see something cool for the 50th anniversary of M.

[ynguldyn]

Originally Posted by Tornado1M

So, let me get this straight…..no new M2 available for what 14 months?

1+ year breaks between M models are normal.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by Avaley

Curious if the G87 M2 Comp will be AWD and most likely will be closer to 470-490.hp.

That would be one hell of a car 👍🏻

[scoobysaurus]

So let me get this straight.. they changed it from X8 to XM because they wanted it to be an M-exclusive flagship but now there's going to be an XM 45e? That sounds as ridiculous as an M5 50i. Oh wait. I realised just as I finished typing this comment. Sigh

But still.. the M550i actually belongs to the 5 series family. What on earth are they going to call this? The "BMW X" M45e or BMW XM eDrive45?

X8 M45e, X8 M and X8M competition/CS/etc would've fit their naming scheme a lot better but what do I know.

[F87EVO]

I didnt get it , will the worldwide production be in Mexico only ?

[Game]

Originally Posted by Mr Carrots

Damn shame, if the stock m2 Comp was a 550+ HP AWD monster RS3 annihilator I'd be back into the BMW family in a heartbeat

Originally Posted by Mr Carrots

Damn shame, if the stock m2 Comp was a 550+ HP AWD monster RS3 annihilator I'd be back into the BMW family in a heartbeat

No thanks. Enough AWD M cars.

[M3EATERS]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

I see you're new here.

Been a member for nearly 10 years

[Limegrntaln]

Mexico changes the VIN to a 3XXXXXXXXX. WBS or bust.

[Romo]

I drove a lot of ///M car, currently a M2CS, but I`m not overal convinced of the G82 style, both exterior and interior.

The exterior proportions do not look wright IMHO, and the DigiDash is just b.tt ugly too

The engine will as always deliver (although with technical issues like the M3-M4, it's almost history repeating itself)

As much as I'm a Bimmer fan, I want to see the car first IRL to make a definite opinion about it.

I have severe doubts about this car

[manuelf]

Ok ... "Same S58 as G80/G82 under the hood, tuned to 455hp. RWD - of course."

So this seems to be the non- Competition variant? Then I would expect a torque also in the 550Nm range as with the G80/G82 non-Comp models.

What about the M2 Comp. then? 480-490 hp (+30hp seems to be plausible for a Competition variant)?
But at what torque??? If it still keeps the low torque number of the 473hp non Comp G80/G82, also the M2 Comp. could be provided with the MT option.
If torque goes rather 600Nm+, then M2 Comp will be a ZF only model like M3/M4 Competition ...

[frankiebones]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

Stumbled on the engine specs for G87 M2 and G09 XM.

Latest compiled info for each:

G87 M2

• Production 12/22-07/29
• Production only at SLP Mexico
• Same S58 as G80/G82 under the hood, tuned to 455hp. RWD - of course.
• Will be available with a manual and an automatic. Most options will be the same as G80/G82, and I don't see much of that decontenting that was done with the original F87 compared with F80/F82. Though ceramic brakes and bucket seats seem to be missing, all the drivetrain and suspension things are the same as G82, and even carbon roof will be an option. The wheels will be 19" front and 20" rear, G87 specific design. The first four months of its production will fall into the "M 50th anniversary" period so expect the initial run to become somewhat collectible. And the new dashboard will be standard from day one.
• G87 M2 Competition will indeed be called "M2 Competition".

See G87 M2 spy pics: https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1844099


G09 XM

• Production: 12/22-11/27
• Expected model lineup: a 45e hybrid and two different gas engines.
• 650hp, likely with S58 used in a hybrid setup for the first time, seems to be the only model that will be offered at intro.
• Notable standard M equipment: diff, dark blue sport brakes (can choose red or black as options), seats, seat belts, carbon fiber trim. It'll get next level driving assist in mid-2023. Wheel options go from 21" all the way to 23".

See XM spy pics: https://g80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1760949

Wow! Wonder if you can get the hybrid with a 6MT…perhaps a 2% chance

[Matt 335is]

Originally Posted by M3EATERS

Been a member for nearly 10 years

then you should know his information is never speculative
ynguldyn is the single most reliable source of future BMW model information on this forum

[fanofbmwe46]

What will the starting price be in the US for the G87 M2 6spd?

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by Avaley

Curious if the G87 M2 Comp will be AWD and most likely will be closer to 470-490.hp.

Also BMW is conservative about power output figures.

The F87 M2 CS: officially 450ps - got quite some more oomph than advertised.

So for "455hp" officially, expect closer to 470-480 hp in reality.

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by M3EATERS

Your information is purely speculative.