The BMW M2 & M2 Competition Thread

"We're likely to see only a few BMW M2s make their way to South Africa. There are four colours available: Long Beach Blue metallic, Alpine White, Black Sapphire and Mineral Grey. Some nice interior touches include M sports seats, an M leather steering wheel, an M footrest and a knee pad on the centre console, trim strips in porous carbon fibre, instruments in M2-specific design and the M logo on the door sill plates, gearshift lever, steering wheel and rev counter. As it stands, the BMW M2 has been confirmed for a South African launch in April 2016."

"Standard features for the BMW M2 will include Dakota leather seats with blue contrasting stitching, an anthracite headliner, BMW Professional radio with hi-fi loudspeaker system and an instrument cluster with extended content displays. A hands-free smartphone facility with USB connectivity will also be standard.

Optional features will include: steering wheel heating, electrically operated glass roof, interior and exterior mrrors with anti-dazzle function, electrically adjustable seats with memory function, heated seats, rear park distance control, rear camera and navigation. In addition, a Harmon Kardon sound system will be on offer and buyers can also opt for other other services such as real time traffic information and concierge services."

BMW M2 Price in South Africa

BMW M2 6-speed manual R791 000

BMW M2 M-DCT R841 900

http://www.cars.co.za/motoring_news/update-bmw-m2-pricing-in-sa-video/40920/
 
FiestaST said:
Imagine the hype for this thread in April (local launch)

My Car Mag connection will give me a shout when they get the M2; I'll check it out & of course report back. They normally at times get these high interest vehicles close to a month before local launch.
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i read a post on insta from one of the big guys in the world who said that ferrari normally gives out very fast press cars

The 458 press car demolished a 458 speciale.

I wonder if that happens with most companies
 
I.am.Sam said:
i read a post on insta from one of the big guys in the world who said that ferrari normally gives out very fast press cars

The 458 press car demolished a 458 speciale.

I wonder if that happens with most companies
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Afaik Ferrari is the one manufacturer that is very fickle when it comes to giving test/press cars. Their image is everything is everything to them.

Case in point the La Ferrari/918 Spyder/P1 TG story.

Car Mag deputy editor backed this story up to me as well.
 
FiestaST said:
Afaik Ferrari is the one manufacturer that is very fickle when it comes to giving test/press cars. Their image is everything is everything to them.

Case in point the La Ferrari/918 Spyder/P1 TG story.

Car Mag deputy editor backed this story up to me as well.
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chris harris exposed them a few years ago and he was BANNED from the Ferrari factory, the test track and from ever driving a Ferrari press car ever again.

http://jalopnik.com/5760248/how-ferrari-spins
 
FiestaST said:
Ladies & Gents...the one y'all have been waiting for

"A compact high-performance BMW sports car was already causing heads to turn and hearts to flutter over 40 years ago. Indeed, the BMW 2002 turbo perfectly encapsulated BMW's resolution to deliver outstanding dynamics, exceptional agility and optimum car control. As if to demonstrate in similarly resounding style that this commitment is alive and well, BMW M GmbH can now unveil the new BMW M2. With its high-performance six-cylinder in-line engine, rear-wheel-drive agility, lightweight aluminium M Sport suspension and extrovert styling, the new BMW M2 Coupe has all the ingredients to deliver the last word in driving pleasure."

"The newly developed, three-litre six-cylinder in-line engine in the new BMW M2 deploys cutting-edge M TwinPower Turbo technology to develop 272 kW/370 hp at 6,500 rpm (fuel consumption combined: 8.5 l/100 km [33.2 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 199 g/km) and, in so doing, lays down a marker in the high-performance compact sports car segment. The same applies to power delivery. Peak torque of 465 Nm (343 lb-ft) can be increased to as much as 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) in short bursts under overboost. All of which enables the new BMW M2 Coupe with optional seven-speed M Double Clutch Transmission (M DCT) and Launch Control to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph). Yet, with its M DCT transmission, fuel consumption of just 7.9 litres per 100 km (35.8 mpg imp) and CO2 emissions of just 185 g/km, the car is also keen to emphasise its outstanding efficiency."

http://www.netcarshow.com/bmw/2016-m2_coupe/

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Audi RS3
 
adamr said:
What I find strange is that the Bmw is like over r100k more expensive than the rs3
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The Audi looks less classy to me, like a brute drag racer. And I'm sure it will age badly in comparison.
 
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