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BMW M2 goes cold climate testing

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UPDATED JANUARY 23, 2015:

Updated with more photos, this time of a more advanced prototype body testing in Sweden. The black M2 prototype wears the same body as the red M2 spied back in September, which shows the production bound M styled front bumpers, rear diffuser, fender flares, and quad exhaust. There may be other bodywork yet to come, but you should expect to see kidney grilles with double slats and M2 badge on the production car.

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BMW M2 Prototype Spied January 22, 2015

BMW M2 Prototype Spied January 23, 2015

Original post - January 21, 2015:

We've spotted the BMW M2 (F87) prototype testing in Northern Sweden! Why has the M2 prototype seemingly gone backwards in development compared to the prototypes we've shown you with more final M2 styled parts? Well, most of the differences we can see with our eyes are merely cosmetic in nature - front bumper styling, fender styling, wheels. BMW is still able to test mechanical components (engine, suspension, differential, etc.) without the cosmetic bits that we've seen on the more 'advanced' looking prototype (see red M2 posted below).

The prototype seen here is basically an Estoril Blue M235i with box fenders, much like the earliest M2 prototypes we spotted. The final M2 will have its own unique M styled bumpers, sideskirts and rear diffuser, flared smooth fenders, and quad exhaust, as seen on recent prototypes.

What these pics do show us is that the M2 is currently undergoing cold weather testing and that testing/development continues ahead of its confirmed start of production in November later this year.

Might we see the M2 Concept at the Geneva auto show in early March? We'll know for sure in just a few weeks.

BMW M2 Prototype Spied January 20, 2015

BMW M2 Prototype Spied September 3, 2014

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[heart_doctor]

Sweet. I want!!!

[Mantii]

I want. Too. Or maybe Two? haha oh man cant wait!

[Pauleebe]

Looks mean. Those fenders look really wide, wondering if the camo is what is making them seem extra big.

[Adem1534]

"Might we see the M2 Concept at the Geneva auto show in early March? We'll know for sure in just a few weeks."

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Seems like they're putting a lot of emphasis on how it feels mechanically (not testing prototypes with production panels).

I'm pumped, lets go BMW!!!!!

[W///]

What did I say about more mules showing up for testing. Here we go guys, it's about to go down now!

Estoril looks so good as always. For what it's worth, still no CF roof so I'm not all that hopeful about it to making production

[richb811]

This is getting exciting! Can't wait to see engine bay shots.

[Adem1534]

Is cold weather testing the last thing they test in terms of mechanical performance? Anyone know?

[williewonkerz]

I think I need a towel....

Look at the dude driving, talk about a smile...

[gaijin]

Originally Posted by Adem1534

Is cold weather testing the last thing they test in terms of mechanical performance? Anyone know?

Not necessarily. Manufacturers usually have a number of prototypes (e.g., Alpha and Beta cars) that they move around to various proving grounds. They have the luxury of having different test subjects simultaneous in cold and warm weathers areas.

[Adem1534]

Originally Posted by williewonkerz

I think I need a towel....

Look at the dude driving, talk about a smile...

LOL

Will be us one day

[gaijin]

Wouldn't you, if it wasn't your car that you get to trash around in. Not to mention, get paid for it (including all expense travel and a healthy Per Diem).

[Diver]

A nice progress report, but the well disguised car does not tell us much. It will be great when it drops.

[jasonheaddinG]

I hope this drops at Geneva, I will be in Germany that week and am changing my plans from going to Prague to now going to the show due to this. Everything is coming together nicely....I think I'm going to be able to hold off on an M4 now!!!

[gbgupta92795]

Cant wait to pair this against an e46 m3.

[VMRWheels]

Can't wait!

[RingMeister01]

Oh my goodness!

[Dackelone]

I really want an M2. I think everyone will want one. I really hope BMW does some very special colors for this little beast!!

[dmboone25]

Looking WIDE as it was last time...very nice hips you have there madam.

My guess is that the M2 will get some more F80esque hips, and be a little more boxy, like the 1M as well. The M4 will look longer and sleeker, but this is shaping up nicely.

[TheBingoBalls]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

Looking WIDE as it was last time...very nice hips you have there madam.

My guess is that the M2 will get some more F80esque hips, and be a little more boxy, like the 1M as well. The M4 will look longer and sleeker, but this is shaping up nicely.

The 1M looked aggressive as hell! the short wheelbase really emphasized the fender flares. I'm hoping the same is true with the M2!

[Harry Da Hamster]

Holy wheel spacers! I guess that's a good thing and give us huge fenders!

[W///]

Originally Posted by FNG

Holy wheel spacers! I guess that's a good thing and give us huge fenders!

Those aren't the production M2 fenders (they are M235i). Look at the difference, same wheels though: