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Originally Posted by tracer bullet
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OG M2 vs M2C
OG M2 Positives (that are either absolute, or most would agree on):
- 121 lbs lighter
- Sounds significantly better
- Visually more pleasing muffler section
- Less expensive MSRP ($5,400), and less expensive to buy used
- Less expensive and easier to maintain (especially as the car ages)
- N55 makes more torque down low, and feels like it has more grunt in normal driving
- Significantly less chance of a crank hub failure
- 437M wheels are lighter and more preferred over the 788M wheels
- Can run 18” wheels
- No scoring issues with 19” wheels because no 2NH option
- True ceramic street brake pads available
- Slightly better fuel economy (1 mpg highway) when driven normally, and significantly better fuel economy when driven hard.
- Slightly less emissions
- No OPF
- With an intercooler, charge pipes, downpipe and an OTS BM3 map the car is just as fast as a stock M2C
- Many report that the seats in the OG are more comfortable, if not as good looking as the Comp seats.
M2C Positives (that are either absolute, or most would agree on):
- +40 hp and +63 torque
- 2NH brake package is superior for tracked cars
- Significantly better cooling for tracked cars
- 25% bespoke parts compared to the N55 (including a closed deck and forged pistons), all geared towards competition
- Larger front air intakes (to also help with cooling tracked cars)
- Significantly superior power when modified
- Visually more preferred seats, and seatbelts
- M1/M2 buttons/settings
- Front parking sensors added
- Visually more pleasing exhaust tips
- Better and more appealing side mirrors
- Carbon fiber strut tower brace
- Steering, diff, and TC software upgrades (available on OG M2 as well)
The M2C’s front end styling is personal preference, as some prefer the older, more classic BMW look of the OG front grill, and some prefer the newer look. Sunset Orange and Hockenheim Silver available exclusively on the M2C, and Mineral Grey is not available on the M2C. Blackline tail-lights are preferred by some.
Conclusion: The M2 makes a better normally-driven car, and the M2C makes a better car for competition, hence the name.
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Originally Posted by omasou
Actually, S55 is suppose to be more fuel efficient. M2C does run significantly cooler.
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The S55 is not more fuel efficient, you can find that out in a 2-second google search. And second to that, with the standard bolt-on's, OG vs M2C, the OG get significantly better gas mileage.
And the M2C doesn't run any cooler in normal circumstances, only when racing.