Next Gen 2022 BMW 2 Series Coupe (G42) Spy Pics & Videos

Artemis · 05-01-2021, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by abc

Comparing the well commented pics from last year that envoked alot of chatter... the headlights were maybe ballooned due to the wide eye lens of the photo?

The recent shots gave me a overall different reaction to them.

'Fisheye': cat with a huge nose and tiny paws.

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brad850csi · 05-01-2021, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SCOTT26

This is the MPerformance model. Which does not allow it full M status.
I am sure the M2 will bring a new colour dedicated to a particular racing track.

Yes, I've seen now it is a G42 and knowing that it all makes complete sense of course.

Artemis · 05-01-2021, 08:32 PM

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G42 in Thundernight Metallic.

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I like the Thundernight. It will really make this car standout.

"Thundernight Metallic" - BMW paint code C56:
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BMW purples of the past (source: here):
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E36 M3: "Daytona Violet Metallic" (Sep 1993 - Jan 1996 and Apr 1997 - Dec 1997) got replaced by "Techno Violet Metallic" (Sep 1995 - Aug 1999) when BMW replaced the 3.0-liter engine (S50 B30) with the 3.2-liter version (S50 B32):

"Daytona Violet Metallic" - BMW paint code 283:
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"Techno Violet Metallic" - BMW paint code 299:
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W/// · 05-01-2021, 08:33 PM

Thats a really neat chart Artemis, thanks!

Colinv6 · 05-02-2021, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JTO24

I hope they don't give the series cars the option for M mirrors...

This is a concern. As I see you can now spec a Carbon roof on an M340i

lemetier · 05-02-2021, 11:58 AM

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G42 in Thundernight Metallic.

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I like the Thundernight. It will really make this car standout.

"Thundernight Metallic" - BMW paint code C56:
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BMW purples of the past (source: here):
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E36 M3: "Daytona Violet Metallic" (Sep 1993 - Jan 1996 and Apr 1997 - Dec 1997) got replaced by "Techno Violet Metallic" (Sep 1995 - Aug 1999) when BMW replaced the 3.0-liter engine (S50 B30) with the 3.2-liter version (S50 B32):

"Daytona Violet Metallic" - BMW paint code 283:
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Belladonna Purple is probably the closest existing in group color to Thundernight as far as hue, but doesn't have quite as strong contrast intensity.

10" · 05-02-2021, 01:24 PM

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Really hoping for something like a 230ti with 280ish hp and a limited slip diff.

Man, that would be cool. Kinda like the BRZ/FRS enthusiasts have been asking for since that car came out (minus much of the lightness, but hey its 2021, everything is fat.)

Pretty sure nobody is asking for a 3600 lb coupe!

But 992 porsche TTS is almost 3,600 lbs...

It's AWD and rear engined.
And to me the LEAST desirable 911.

Artemis · 05-02-2021, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lemetier

Belladonna Purple is probably the closest existing in group color to Thundernight as far as hue, but doesn't have quite as strong contrast intensity.

That is also a recent color (source: here):
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Chris Harris driving "Mister Purple" (2015) from 08:30 onwards ("Ultraviolet" - Porsche paint code M4A (non-metallic)):

abc · 05-02-2021, 11:13 PM

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2022 BMW 2 Series Coupé G42 prototype spied testing in Munich

brad850csi · 05-02-2021, 11:54 PM

I like these purples, my 850CSi is Daytona Violet so quite cool to see some of these colours being talked about

advantage20 · 05-03-2021, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Colinv6

This is a concern. As I see you can now spec a Carbon roof on an M340i

It is the normal order of things that features appearing on the higher-end M vehicles eventually make their way down to the lesser ones, with actual M racecars standing at the top end of the spectrum and production M Sport trim at the lower end. As previously released features are trickling down the ladder, all-new features keep being introduced higher up to preserve the hierarchy and feed the overall improvement cycle, so that any given model you pick from the M lineup should be objectively sportier than its predecessor (except perhaps the current M135...).

On top of M mirrors the M240i also seems to be getting the M hood bulge, so the M carbon roof may very well be available here as well. This cascading down of iconic M features doesn't seem like a problem to me as long as the hardcore versions in turn keep gaining new race-derived features and remain evidently sportier and more desirable than the lower-tier versions, which they will

swagon · 05-03-2021, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by brad850csi

I like these purples, my 850CSi is Daytona Violet so quite cool to see some of these colours being talked about

Oof. Congrats on having the coolest BMW on the forum.

bmwloverm2 · 05-11-2021, 06:05 PM

Some teasing for the G42

Source: https://www.instagram.com/bimmertoda...d=wbri0yx13j6y

Colinv6 · 05-12-2021, 03:35 AM

Proportions look absolutely SPOT ON!

CCM11285 · 05-12-2021, 07:01 AM

Undress this thing already!

BMWGirlFL · 05-12-2021, 07:47 AM

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Undress this thing already!

Possibilities (think i4 is 6/2):
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W/// · 05-12-2021, 09:16 AM

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Proportions look absolutely SPOT ON!

No kidding! So excited.

Also, is that Marina Bay Blue? Between this and the purple, the color selection is already better than the current gen!

ai13840046573 · 05-12-2021, 09:50 AM

Interesting...

MPSdriver · 05-12-2021, 11:20 AM

Someone wants a different color than black or white for their 2 series coupe interior... there you go

CDN-Driver · 05-12-2021, 12:11 PM

I sure hope that blue is a production colour and not $$$

GuyOh · 05-12-2021, 03:05 PM

Yesss!!! There's a holfmeister kink!!!

JustChris · 05-12-2021, 03:25 PM

Love that paint oh yes!

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