First Live Pics of G42 M240i

Poochie · 07-09-2021, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by M2PDX

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Can you please expand on this retort.

You have some other info or theory that we might not be privy too because I believe he might be right, it sounds like a very BMW thing do, in order to save a buck..

Poochie,

Artemis is one of the moderators, and pretty much an expert on all things M2. If you doubt me, search his many educated and informative posts.

The spy shots clearly show wider fenders front and rear, and the front grill (middle and edges) will have a different -- and very likely M style -- openings.

If you still doubt me, wait 4 months, and the reveal will prove Artemis right.

I'm aware that Artemis is boss of the M2 section, that's why I asked him..

It wasn't a challenge, more so me picking his brain on something I might of missed. So many threads on the subject and the info are scattered all over.. You never know..

Just saying, it's kind of surprising they gave the M240i fenders so much girth, so when the poster suggested they might be catering on CCing this platform into an M2, it got me thinking.

But hey, if I was mistaken, I have no issue with being corrected. I'm here to learn, not be right.. 🤓

Transfer · 07-09-2021, 05:28 PM

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Something else hidden in there…. Is there an active shutter on the triangles?!

Might just be seeing an oil cooler?

But that's my point. All the other pics show a plastic cover.

..Rush.. · 07-09-2021, 05:44 PM

no one really buys shooting brake cars, except, perhaps Doug Demuro.

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Originally Posted by Chamberlin

Shoulda just made it a shooting brake hatch and avoided the weird rear end design that it has now.

mbanck · 07-09-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

But that's my point. All the other pics show a plastic cover.

Could be the optional M Technic Package (which mentions additional cooling), but at least in the configurator, it's not rendered differently.

It's also suspiciously cheap at only 320 EUR in Germany.

IllSic_Design · 07-09-2021, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Transfer

But that's my point. All the other pics show a plastic cover.

I don't think so. The blue one on the first page looks the same, like you can see an oil cooler through the opening/vent/duct, same with the gray one on the previous page in the post that you first made.

As said above, most likely a different package on those certain cars compared to the one where you see it looking blocked off almost.

Transfer · 07-09-2021, 07:12 PM

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But that's my point. All the other pics show a plastic cover.

I don't think so. The blue one on the first page looks the same, like you can see an oil cooler through the opening/vent/duct, same with the gray one on the previous page in the post that you first made.

As said above, most likely a different package on those certain cars compared to the one where you see it looking blocked off almost.

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Originally Posted by Transfer

But that's my point. All the other pics show a plastic cover.

Could be the optional M Technic Package (which mentions additional cooling), but at least in the configurator, it's not rendered differently.

It's also suspiciously cheap at only 320 EUR in Germany.

Ahhh maybe it's the high performance cooling/track pack. That will be a must have if it opens those vents up!

M2PDX · 07-09-2021, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Poochie

I'm aware that Artemis is boss of the M2 section, that's why I asked him..

It wasn't a challenge, more so me picking his brain on something I might of missed. So many threads on the subject and the info are scattered all over.. You never know..

Just saying, it's kind of surprising they gave the M240i fenders so much girth, so when the poster suggested they might be catering on CCing this platform into an M2, it got me thinking.

But hey, if I was mistaken, I have no issue with being corrected. I'm here to learn, not be right.. 🤓

Let's hope we're right, and the M2 is EPIC! I'll be first in line to buy one.

BMWGirlFL · 07-09-2021, 09:49 PM

Least photographed. Only 48V variant.

M2_CSL · 07-10-2021, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by KINY3RA

As with the G80, a quick PhotoCHOP with the style 825 and edits to the front bumper.

These look great IMO. I think there is a lot of potential with this new design and it's set up for an excellent looking coupe in the LCI/M2 guise.

I was also in the undecided camp but actually there's no doubt it's an improvement from the F22. It just needs a slight modification in the headlights and tailights and front bumper areas to make it look great.

Just like the 2 series was much improved in the LCI I think the same will happen here. Only problem is that we gotta wait 3-4 years for that.

BMWGirlFL · 07-10-2021, 08:24 AM

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SW19 · 07-10-2021, 09:13 AM

Shadowline trim package definitely looks much better than the cerium grey trim.Those 893M wheels look great.

HotRodM4 · 07-10-2021, 03:59 PM

"This car looks like the girl from The Queen's Gambit grew wheels."

😂🤣

BMV///M3 · 07-10-2021, 07:48 PM

Not sure what's going on with the triangle shapes with this and the more intense ones on the new X3. It's not bad. I prefer the older model though

lixiang7349 · 07-10-2021, 08:02 PM

ChrisM4 · 07-11-2021, 07:58 AM

Anyone find real pictures of the M240i in black with the upgraded black trim package and wheels? that's the version I really want to see.

..Rush.. · 07-11-2021, 09:40 AM

Oh man, that's not nice brother.

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"This car looks like the girl from The Queen's Gambit grew wheels."

BMWCCA1 · 07-11-2021, 10:41 AM

I think it looks fantastic in the Purple. What concerns me is there is no manual-transmission available in either model and the M240i only comes in AWD. So much for the spiritual replacement for the 2002 the E82 was when it came out. And 4-inches longer than the previous generation? It has to be nearly as big as an E92!

abc · 07-11-2021, 03:28 PM

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I think it looks fantastic in the Purple. What concerns me is there is no manual-transmission available in either model and the M240i only comes in AWD. So much for the spiritual replacement for the 2002 the E82 was when it came out. And 4-inches longer than the previous generation? It has to be nearly as big as an E92!

well the m240i rear wheel drive will be scheduled to hit production later. its on the way.

abc · 07-11-2021, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by thatBimmerBloke

It finally looks proportional, rear section of previous gen 2 series looked cramped up. IMO It's striking, aggressive, looks premium, does not look boring at all.

my thoughts as well last year via the spyshots with respect to the proportions

abc · 07-12-2021, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by erawamai

Overall it's just kind of awkward lacks cohesion, but it could have been much worse.

The lack of surfacing on the doors is noticeable, making it look a bit slab sided. I don't mind the rear but the front really lacks aggresiveness and looks a bit feminine next to the old car.

The old car definitely had nicer surfacing

It is evident to me they wanted to steer away from flame surfacing.

The flame surfacing of the F22 created a soft concave sheet metal indent.

They don't seem to want any much soft curves this gen. Everything is more angular and sharp edged.

Artemis · 07-12-2021, 09:16 PM

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Just like the 2 series was much improved in the LCI I think the same will happen here. Only problem is that we gotta wait 3-4 years for that.

LCI (Life Cycle Impulse aka facelift) of the G42 2er and G87 M2:

start of production: April 2025;
end of production: July 2029.

O5E46M3 · 07-12-2021, 10:43 PM

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LCI (Life Cycle Impulse aka facelift) of the G42 2er and G87 M2:

start of production: April 2025;
end of production: July 2029.

Something tells me sooner in some parts of the world, I don't see how it can pass the proposed Euro7 emissions.

I truly believe this gen will be the last ICE models.

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