[am3r1ka]

Still not a fan of the grill but I'll give credit when it's due. The M3 really does pull off this grill.

[KoenG]

Originally Posted by frankiebones

Portimao is just "dark blue." That's all. It's really a very boring blue, but then again, my San Marino Blue CS bores the sh*t out of me. It's way too dark.

I went Toronto Red on Silverstone bucket seats because at least TR is light and will highlight the CF well. My subsequent G80 will be either Fire Orange or Yas Marina Blue, once they open up the individual orders for US cars.

I believe the Toronto Red will rock!
On the other hand, the very rare occassions I spotted the CS in San Marina, I was also seriously impressed. San Marina is not a std color I see every day! Certainly much better than the primer greys, which is a color I never understood and better suits a trabant or dacia.

[snareman]

Originally Posted by Mako

Wait pb is "dark blue"? Thought it was like estoril blue which is far from dark blue.

I am opposite I can't stand yas (baby) blue but love estoril, San Marino, interlagos (wish they brought that back)

Yes, PB and Estoril are 1st cousins, although I do prefer PB

[Bahn360Photo]

Seems a bit plain, with new bright colors IMO they are the way to go

[psuibmw]

I'm not a blue type of person But all M cars should offer Silverstone Best M color hands down 🤗

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by Germanauto

Yet still no reviews??

I think this is the closest we have so far, I assume covid has made things difficult. He had just taken an F82 out before lapping the G80, from his description:

“... There's no denying the speed, a significant step up in just about every direction from the earlier M4...”

There’s another video of one of the engineers driving a proto as well and he mentions it’s more agile than the previous car. I think we’ll all be pleasantly surprised by the performance.

[dmboone25]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

I think this is the closest we have so far, I assume covid has made things difficult. He had just taken an F82 out before lapping the G80, from his description:

“... There's no denying the speed, a significant step up in just about every direction from the earlier M4...”

There’s another video of one of the engineers driving a proto as well and he mentions it’s more agile than the previous car. I think we’ll all be pleasantly surprised by the performance.

If it’s bigger, heavier (and uglier!), how can it be more agile?

Faster, especially in a straight line, sure. More agile? I don’t buy it, and am considering the source.

[Sedan_Clan]

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Man these dark colored parts on the lower front, side skirts and diffuser have such an aftermarket vibe, which I'm never a fan of. I can't understand why they don't offer an option without it or at least the choice to have these parts in the exterior color.

I agree.

[yousefnjr]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

If it’s bigger, heavier (and uglier!), how can it be more agile?

Faster, especially in a straight line, sure. More agile? I don’t buy it, and am considering the source.

Make of his comments what you will, he doesn’t strike me as a marketer though

[Dr.Deep]

Originally Posted by dmboone25

If it’s bigger, heavier (and uglier!), how can it be more agile?

Faster, especially in a straight line, sure. More agile? I don’t buy it, and am considering the source.

Well, lets wait for the final reviews, but, nowadays there are a ton of things you can do to a car to make it more „agile" besides weight reduction...

The cars have been made stiffer in the front and also moving from 245 to 275 in the front will have quite an impact on handling and steering feel...

However, besides Shmee, there is another german video driving a late prototype and so far everyone that has driven the cars has moved from „I'm not sure" to „woow, better than thought"...so I would not make to early decisions....

About the look:
I also was not a fan of the look, but seeing the car in person a month ago in a private closed room has changed my mind quite a lot, so much that I consider getting one, which was not the case at all after seing the pics.
The whole design makes a lot more sense if you see the car in person, the front is not a beauty, but has a very special character and very agressive presence.

[No Boost]

Originally Posted by yousefnjr

Make of his comments what you will, he doesn’t strike me as a marketer though

It struck me as a short infomercial from the M head. There was zero chance of him conveying any present negative driving dynamics.

[Ghostriderf80]

I will still say to see it in person. but so far the grill is an acquired taste.

[nicksm3]

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Man these dark colored parts on the lower front, side skirts and diffuser have such an aftermarket vibe, which I'm never a fan of. I can't understand why they don't offer an option without it or at least the choice to have these parts in the exterior color.

My thoughts exactly!
Totally should be an option when ordering, color matched or not

[M2Cmtl]

Originally Posted by No Boost

It struck me as a short infomercial from the M head. There was zero chance of him conveying any present negative driving dynamics.

Exactly. wake me up when Chris Harris has a go at it. For me, I would like to test drive at some point, but I just don't see how it would work based on my test drive of the "barge" M340i. Hopefully the next M2 gets me more excited.

[GOLFFRR]

Seats look hot.

I think the darker colors look a little better on these new Ms IMO

[Hunter78]

3 Millllion 2 Milllion
Howsit my bruu!
Is it just me or is the G80 growing on you guys as well?

[Encanto]

Originally Posted by Croatian test driver

Man these dark colored parts on the lower front, side skirts and diffuser have such an aftermarket vibe, which I'm never a fan of. I can't understand why they don't offer an option without it or at least the choice to have these parts in the exterior color.

I expect that color-coding the Shadowline lower trim will be an option by Individual Manufaktur very soon or a factory option by the LCI time.

This gloss black trim makes this busy styled car much busier.

[frank70]

Originally Posted by Dzo

Waiting to see one in Oxyd grey...

I ordered a Oxid Grey G80 Competion with Kyalami Orange Full Leather and M826 Black wheels in October. Production is planned for week 7 2021 and i expect delivery in the last week of March 2021. I will post some pictures once i received my M3. The waiting feels like an eternity already....

[AR_Motorwerkz]

Not bad, but looks even more like primer than Nardo Grey does.

[blackmamba3]

Originally Posted by M2Cmtl

Exactly. wake me up when Chris Harris has a go at it. For me, I would like to test drive at some point, but I just don't see how it would work based on my test drive of the "barge" M340i. Hopefully the next M2 gets me more excited.

The M340i is a barge? Said no one ever. Overall, the car has been praised for its performance and the way it drives (the few criticisms have largely been its steering, not its size or even weight).

This sounds like a personal problem... or you just need a Miata...