BMW M4 GTS Coming After M2

Powaup · 08-01-2014, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev ///Me

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Originally Posted by Powaup

What's wrong with the launch colors for the F8x ?? They're all great except for SSII

They all suck and they're boring. Estoril Blue II doesn't look anywhere near as good as Le Mans Blue(My favorite blue of that generation) or even Interlagos. None of the colors are M specific.

That's your opinion

hwelvaar · 08-01-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Hmmm well now that we all know M is for Motorsport:

228i = Cayman
235i = Cayman S
M2 = Cayman GT4

428i = Carrera
435i = Carrera S
M4 = GT3

No need to ever have interest in a Porsche after this epic discovery.

#becauseracecar

You're thinking American market only.
Both 2- and 4-series range starts with x20i (not available in US).
So 220i and 420i.

Powaup · 08-01-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AGAV13

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

The interesting thing about the GTS is that there is room for progress in not only performance but also in further application of lighter materials ie Carbon.
The current M3 and M4 are using what was possible at that point , technically that was two years ago despite being launched this year.
The M2 will also offer some limited surprises.

Every year progress in Carbon application will become evident. The new 7er and 5er will be the first BMW portfolio cars in volume but the next generation of BMW 3er and X3 will drop about 100KG thanks to additional Carbon application amongst aluminium , magnesium and hot pressed steel.

I NEED more M2 details!!! The suspense is killing me.

OMG.... M2 GTS?!?

RingMeister01 · 08-01-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

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Originally Posted by Rev ///Me

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Originally Posted by Powaup

What's wrong with the launch colors for the F8x ?? They're all great except for SSII

They all suck and they're boring. Estoril Blue II doesn't look anywhere near as good as Le Mans Blue(My favorite blue of that generation) or even Interlagos. None of the colors are M specific.

That's your opinion

I too like the launch colors. All of them!

Dackelone · 08-01-2014, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by GrussGott

If he's referring to Sedona Red (that was replaced at LCi), interesting as it looks slightly like Sakhir orange

No, we were talking about the early M2 prototypes roaming the streets of Garching.(see pictures bellow)

http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...1#post16381851

I saw a M2 two weeks ago in Munich... it was probably this test car bellow. It doesn't come thru in this photo, but the paint color was a sort of burnt Sedona Red. @Scott26 further clarified what the color looked like to him.

Dackel

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Marioalex24 · 08-01-2014, 04:52 PM

Wow an m4 gts. I wonder if would come to the states.

ORIGIN M. · 08-01-2014, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Marioalex24

Wow an m4 gts. I wonder if would come to the states.

The same day pigs fly out of your ___ ! Not going to happen !

Powaup · 08-01-2014, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Hmmm well now that we all know M is for Motorsport:

228i = Cayman
235i = Cayman S
M2 = Cayman GT4

428i = Carrera
435i = Carrera S
M4 = GT3

No need to ever have interest in a Porsche after this epic discovery.

#becauseracecar

Your 4 series/ carerra chart is off IMO

M4 = C2S,
M4 GTS = GT3 RS (or GT3) = C63 Black series

RingMeister01 · 08-01-2014, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

Hmmm well now that we all know M is for Motorsport:

228i = Cayman
235i = Cayman S
M2 = Cayman GT4

428i = Carrera
435i = Carrera S
M4 = GT3

No need to ever have interest in a Porsche after this epic discovery.

#becauseracecar

Your 4 series/ carerra chart is off IMO

M4 = C2S,
M4 GTS = GT3 RS (or GT3) = C63 Black series

[IMG]http://www.heavyhittersmag.com/wp-co...2/05/merc1.jpg[/IMG]

Dude I was being totally condescending and sarcastic in that equation

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AustinYellowMakesMeHard · 08-01-2014, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

Your 4 series/ carerra chart is off IMO

M4 = C2S,
M4 GTS = GT3 RS (or GT3) = C63 Black series

Not really. C2S is faster and going by the reviews a better drivers car.

The new M4 GTS is going to have to better than the regular M4 by leaps and bounds for it to even have a fighting chance against a GT3.

flanast · 08-01-2014, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

The e92 GTS was a final special edition to the M3 and if BMW are planning to do the same with the F8x then we won't be seeing this for a few years. BUT what would be amazing if BMW decided to release an M3 that's extra driver and track focused like a GT3 and have those models regularly released as Porsche does. Hopefully us Yanks will get a chance to own these next editions.

Uh...the ///M stands for Motorsport. So, the M3/M4 is already BMW's answer to the GT3.

I suppose you could say a M4 CSL = GT3RS

The reality of course, is that the M cars are a very successful compromise by design. Too much luxury, tech (aka weight) to be considered true track contenders.

I do wish the M division would promote the M2 as a stripped, light weight & trackable street car...sub 3000lbs

+1 for the sub 3000 lb M2. I would buy one in a heart beat.

tlp · 08-01-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Powaup

What's wrong with the launch colors for the F8x ?? They're all great except for SSII

Thanks for the laugh

ynguldyn · 08-01-2014, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

The same day pigs fly out of your ___ ! Not going to happen !

The US version is in development alongside the EU one.

It's all up to BMW NA Marketing.

jeff@autocouture · 08-01-2014, 06:56 PM

I could only wish for some sort of limited model in the us

I would definitely purchase it with a premium over the standard if it had significant Improvements

Bemo · 08-01-2014, 07:10 PM

It makes logical sense that some track-focused iteration gets built, to quash the criticism aimed at the luxury/performance trade-offs of the regular ///M series.
Hope y'all have deep pockets!

ORIGIN M. · 08-01-2014, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ynguldyn

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Originally Posted by red-sauerkraut

The same day pigs fly out of your ___ ! Not going to happen !

The US version is in development alongside the EU one.

It's all up to BMW NA Marketing.

That would be so awesome!

IF BMW decides there isn't a market for it, they're nuts.

RingMeister01 · 08-01-2014, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by fusionchicken

Ooh I can fap to this news

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Sapper_M3 · 08-01-2014, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flanast

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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

The e92 GTS was a final special edition to the M3 and if BMW are planning to do the same with the F8x then we won't be seeing this for a few years. BUT what would be amazing if BMW decided to release an M3 that's extra driver and track focused like a GT3 and have those models regularly released as Porsche does. Hopefully us Yanks will get a chance to own these next editions.

Uh...the ///M stands for Motorsport. So, the M3/M4 is already BMW's answer to the GT3.

I suppose you could say a M4 CSL = GT3RS

The reality of course, is that the M cars are a very successful compromise by design. Too much luxury, tech (aka weight) to be considered true track contenders.

I do wish the M division would promote the M2 as a stripped, light weight & trackable street car...sub 3000lbs

+1 for the sub 3000 lb M2. I would buy one in a heart beat.

Sub-3000 pounds..? I would pay M4 price to have that M2.

It will never happen though. A 3200 pound M2 would be a victory, but a 3400 pound M2 seems more likely to me given that the M235i tips the scales at over 3500 pounds.

Jockey · 08-01-2014, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Rev ///Me

They all suck and they're boring. Estoril Blue II doesn't look anywhere near as good as Le Mans Blue(My favorite blue of that generation) or even Interlagos. None of the colors are M specific.

Shirley you can't be serious

VCP · 08-01-2014, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper_M3

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Originally Posted by flanast

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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

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Originally Posted by RingMeister01

The e92 GTS was a final special edition to the M3 and if BMW are planning to do the same with the F8x then we won't be seeing this for a few years. BUT what would be amazing if BMW decided to release an M3 that's extra driver and track focused like a GT3 and have those models regularly released as Porsche does. Hopefully us Yanks will get a chance to own these next editions.

Uh...the ///M stands for Motorsport. So, the M3/M4 is already BMW's answer to the GT3.

I suppose you could say a M4 CSL = GT3RS

The reality of course, is that the M cars are a very successful compromise by design. Too much luxury, tech (aka weight) to be considered true track contenders.

I do wish the M division would promote the M2 as a stripped, light weight & trackable street car...sub 3000lbs

+1 for the sub 3000 lb M2. I would buy one in a heart beat.

Sub-3000 pounds..? I would pay M4 price to have that M2.

It will never happen though. A 3200 pound M2 would be a victory, but a 3400 pound M2 seems more likely to me given that the M235i tips the scales at over 3500 pounds.

Yep.

b0bab0i · 08-02-2014, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers

Uh...the ///M stands for Motorsport. So, the M3/M4 is already BMW's answer to the GT3.

I suppose you could say a M4 CSL = GT3RS

The reality of course, is that the M cars are a very successful compromise by design. Too much luxury, tech (aka weight) to be considered true track contenders.

I do wish the M division would promote the M2 as a stripped, light weight & trackable street car...sub 3000lbs

///M stands for Marketing now, haven't you heard?

Robert · 08-02-2014, 02:00 AM

Probably an Euro only car

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