BMW annouces new M2 engine variants...??

FAN_F1 · 10-25-2016, 10:14 AM

It was just announced that BMW will be introducing new M2 engine variants on November 16, 2016 at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

BMW press release: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/a...utomobility-la

BMW will also showcase new engine variants in the BMW 2 Series and BMW M2 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The BMW 230i Coupe and BMW 230i Convertible will be there, as well as the BMW M240i."

What are your thoughts?

blackholescion · 10-25-2016, 10:20 AM

Showcase sounds an awful lot like concept and not seeing the S55. Especially after the 1addicts thread.

http://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho...&postcount=375

Nine Lives · 10-25-2016, 10:21 AM

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I've just woken up....

ried · 10-25-2016, 10:23 AM

Edit: Thanks to RPM2-85 for actually doing some legwork to confirm.

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Originally Posted by RPM2-85

Just talked to the press department.

NO NEW ENGINES WILL BE FEATURED IN THE M2 AT THE SHOW.

M2 CSL · 10-25-2016, 10:23 AM

Sounds a lot like the inevitable normal depreciation curve for our cars will be arriving soon!

allthatisntnow · 10-25-2016, 10:24 AM

Maybe they're dropping the 3 cylinder diesel into the M2 for emissions compliance. Most likely it'll some sort of B58 though.

sarcastrix · 10-25-2016, 10:29 AM

Linky to the BMW Press Release HERE. It doesn't say much at all

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In addition to BMW iPerformance and BMW i vehicles, BMW will showcase new engine variants in the BMW 2 Series and BMW M2 at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The BMW 2 Series will now feature the latest generation of BMW TwinPowerTurbo 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder inline engines. The BMW 230i Coupe and BMW 230i Convertible are powered by a 4-cylinder 2.0 liter engine with an increased horsepower and torque of 248 hp and 258 lb-ft. The BMW 2 Series is in U.S. showrooms; the BMW 230i Coupe for $33,845 and the BMW 230i Convertible for $39,645 including Destination and Handling.

Nine Lives · 10-25-2016, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by allthatisntnow

Maybe they're dropping the 3 cylinder diesel into the M2 for emissions compliance. Most likely it'll some sort of B58 though.

A 3 cylinder for the M2...that'd be a kick in the Bollocks

dcgolfdr · 10-25-2016, 10:34 AM

I think my MG, 6MT with no exec package with n55 will be even more rare.

allthatisntnow · 10-25-2016, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Nine Lives

A 3 cylinder for the M2...that'd be a kick in the Bollocks

If it had a 100hp electric motor to torque fill (and was petrol) id probably be game. Luckily we're getting at least one more 6er.

LAGWAGN · 10-25-2016, 11:00 AM

I may be reading this wrong, but it sounds like they are 'introducing' the N55B30T0? They mention the 230 and 240 in the following sentence, which are not unreleased engines.

seis-speed · 10-25-2016, 11:26 AM

Hmmm.. Has to be a competition or GTS package? Would they change all 2018 base M2's?

PackPride85 · 10-25-2016, 11:27 AM

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Originally Posted by LGWGN

I may be reading this wrong, but it sounds like they are 'introducing' the N55B30T0? They mention the 230 and 240 in the following sentence, which are not unreleased engines.

This.

reppucci · 10-25-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by dcgolfdr

I think my MG, 6MT with no exec package with n55 will be even more rare.

THIS!

Stu Pedasho · 10-25-2016, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by seis-speed

Hmmm.. Has to be a competition or GTS package? Would they change all 2018 base M2's?

Looks like I will move up the list for a 2017 rapidly once these get announced. Everyone will want a 2018 M2 with super duper engine and I will move right into slot #1 for a 2017 with what will be now called .... ready? ..... wait for it ..... wait .... the "base" M2 engine. Insert diabolical laugh here.

M2Dynamic · 10-25-2016, 11:51 AM

I'll be honest I'd be pretty pissed if they changed the base engine in the M2 this quick. If it's a special variant then sure hit us with the limited production and the 90k price tag I'm guessing it'll have. That's different. Guess the wait is on.

mike@x-ph.com · 10-25-2016, 11:52 AM

the S55 variant on the M2 would be sick ... Unfortunately i do not see it happening

Maybe they are going from the N55 to the B58

Minchy · 10-25-2016, 11:57 AM

Lucky my builds not till March so I can see what will happen.

Whole reason on buying the M2 was that it would be better in the bad weather in the UK than a s55 powered m3/4.

Id take a b58 though as they seem to be getting great reviews in the 1/240i

M2 CSL · 10-25-2016, 11:59 AM

[QUOTE=PackPride85;20757838]This.[/QUOT

Could be interpreted that way. May also be interpreted as a tuned B58 going into the M2 as that would be the "latest" engine they reference above being showcased in the M2.

zenmaster · 10-25-2016, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LGWGN

I may be reading this wrong, but it sounds like they are 'introducing' the N55B30T0? They mention the 230 and 240 in the following sentence, which are not unreleased engines.

I read it the same. This is the likely situation based on the context.

Nine Lives · 10-25-2016, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Minch

Lucky my builds not till March so I can see what will happen.

Whole reason on buying the M2 was that it would be better in the bad weather in the UK than a s55 powered m3/4.

Id take a b58 though as they seem to be getting great reviews in the 1/240i

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Originally Posted by mike@x-ph.com

the S55 variant on the M2 would be sick ... Unfortunately i do not see it happening

Maybe they are going from the N55 to the B58

The B58 is vanilla..

How about the "S58" for blind optimism

Glounk · 10-25-2016, 12:32 PM

S57 biturbo 4 cylinders inline with water injection and a lot of nerdery ;-P

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