The BMW G87 M2 is here

[Mockngbrd]

 

 

Hot on the heels of the rather erm, provocative XM, BMW Asia has now brought along its smaller, though no less anticipate stablemate, the M2 to our local shores and we were lucky enough to be privy to an early media preview.

While the new car is slightly larger all around (except for height where 7mm is shaved off) from its predecessor, an almost 50hp bump in power (from the M2 Competition) means the new car is even quicker than the car it replaces, though only by .1 of a second for both gearbox options.

Yes, gearbox options, because thanks to the heros of homologation at BMW Asia, you can spec your brand new M2 with a third pedal and 6 do-it-yourself forward gears should you feel the 8-speed automatic isn't quite "macho" enough.

And macho might be the words that come to mind when chancing upon the M2. While it might not be as pretty as the previous M2, which let's face it, is one of the best looking BMWs out there even today, the new car does have its own distinct visual flavour. Personally, I think the front end is too fussy and overdesigned. Where aesthetics are concerned for this generation, the less well-endowed M240i in Thundernight Metallic takes the cake.

You know the drill. BMW's S58B30. 3-litres, Twin Turbos, 6-cylinders all lined up to punch out a heady 460 horses and 500Nm of torques. A healthy dollop more punch than the considerably more expensive Porsche 718 Cayman GTS.

Which then brings us to the price. Whilst never intended to be anywhere near "cheap", the new car represents a considerable increase from its M2 Competition predecessor and an even bigger leap from the original M2 launched back in 2016. At S$380,000 (without COE), the new M2 is a rather expensive proposition, but nowadays, what isn't?

 

[kobayashiGT]

Nice! A bit too squarish for today age. hahahaha 

[Lala81]

Looks like beng chia...

[RadX]

Why headlights remind me of this, akin to the old 1Ser

[Fitvip]

Too bold. It looks like it has been modded or benged!😬

[RadX]

But bmw designs are liddat one

 

they grow on u after a while 

 

remember the bangleised era?

[Theoldjaffa]

I like this design. No money to buy though. Not even the COE…

[mersaylee]

On 5/12/2023 at 5:28 PM, RadX said:

But bmw designs are liddat one

 

they grow on u after a while 

 

remember the bangleised era?

You mean that CB era...?😁

[RadX]

I better not say so much tho… look at my own car😀

[Soya]

On 5/12/2023 at 4:14 PM, Lala81 said:

Looks like beng chia...

COE golf gti or scirocco is the default poor beng chia now

The M2 is rich beng chia

Coz everyone knows u need 450bhp to make the a/c cooler when stuck in our traffic jams....lol 

 

[Lala81]

On 5/13/2023 at 10:01 AM, Soya said:

COE golf gti or scirocco is the default poor beng chia now

The M2 is rich beng chia

Coz everyone knows u need 450bhp to make the a/c cooler when stuck in our traffic jams....lol 

 

Not Coe 520 with vinyl wrap and fake exhaust? 

[Sdf4786k]

On 5/13/2023 at 7:45 AM, RadX said:

I better not say so much tho… look at my own car😀

its ok.. u were never really known for your good taste ....LOL

Rich maybe ... taste .. hmmm...

 

Edited May 15, 2023 by Sdf4786k

[Steptronic]

Damn expensive at half a million. There are better options for bit more!

[RadX]

On 5/15/2023 at 2:43 PM, Sdf4786k said:

its ok.. u were never really known for your good taste ....LOL

Rich maybe ... taste .. hmmm...

 

Function over form more impt

 

[Hubwee]

Have not view the car or the specs but what i dun understand is how come manual have to be 33k more expensive lo ... Tot manual will have less expensive parts but PML asking 33k more for it ....  

[RadX]

On 5/15/2023 at 3:31 PM, Hubwee said:

Have not view the car or the specs but what i dun understand is how come manual have to be 33k more expensive lo ... Tot manual will have less expensive parts but PML asking 33k more for it ....  

cos to indent n store parts more ex

 

bs I say

[inlinesix]

On 5/15/2023 at 3:31 PM, Hubwee said:

Have not view the car or the specs but what i dun understand is how come manual have to be 33k more expensive lo ... Tot manual will have less expensive parts but PML asking 33k more for it ....  

On 5/15/2023 at 3:32 PM, RadX said:

cos to indent n store parts more ex

 

bs I say

Does Porsche charge more for MT GT3?

[ER-3682]

On 5/15/2023 at 3:31 PM, Hubwee said:

Have not view the car or the specs but what i dun understand is how come manual have to be 33k more expensive lo ... Tot manual will have less expensive parts but PML asking 33k more for it ....  

If i not wrong,Special Ident need to send for another Inspection...Like my Toyota Camry SL,Engine,Transmission same as Ascent Sport,but LTA cannot accept it.

Edited May 15, 2023 by ER-3682