[BimmerMat135]

I just hope the M245i will be available with a manual transmission.

[Yk11]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

I don't disagree we'll see performance FAAR-based PHEV vehicles sometime this decade. However, I'd expect those to be branded M*35e or perhaps M*40e.

Well, I wouldn't expect any of this as long as the current FAAR platform is used, as it has been developed and engineered for a max power output of ~300hp.

This is probably one reason why the F40/F44 lifecycle could be shortened as ynguldyn wrote in his November 2019 update. Maybe BMW made a mistake here by making the FAAR platform this cost-efficient. Thinking about AMG or the new Golf R with an expected 333hp

[bobloblaw]

"Do you know why I'm pulling you over sir?"

"*me explaining OEM Dynamic Glass Tinting™ by Continental AG*"

"aite here's a ticket for no front plate then"

*cries in California*

[///M TOWN]

Originally Posted by bobloblaw

"Do you know why I'm pulling you over sir?"

"*me explaining OEM Dynamic Glass Tinting™ by Continental AG*"

"aite here's a ticket for no front plate then"

*cries in California*

Great place to visit

🦗

[A6bullet]

Originally Posted by am3r1ka

Wait till the iX8M45e comes

Not long enough, not enough prestige.

iX8M45e xDrive First Edition pure

[Micke_B]

So accordingly to my local (eu/Sweden) dealer. The M2, all versions, will not being produced after 2020/09? Not 2021/06 as stated in this thread. Can anyone verify this?

[Nahlem]

Originally Posted by A6bullet

Not long enough, not enough prestige.

iX8M45e xDrive First Edition pure

THIS! this is the reason for the option badge delete!........

[James_E36]

Originally Posted by Beefcake

Oh wauw, are they really bringing out a 520e?
What's the purpose if that given the fact that the 530e is already 4-cilinder?

What are the specs of the 520e then?

In the UK they have just announced the G20/G21 318i will use a lower powered version of the B48 (154hp) rather than the B38.
It could be possible this is what we will see in the 520e as the electric motor would boost the power to circa 200

[Weiman]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Right but the M245i badge is being associated here with the next generation G42 *4 Series coupe which will be a CLAR based offering.

*2 Series coupe!

[Jerich0]

Wonder if the G42 M245i or M240i will be RWD or Xdrive...

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by sh11

Well, I wouldn't expect any of this as long as the current FAAR platform is used, as it has been developed and engineered for a max power output of ~300hp.

I'm pretty skeptical of some line-in-the-sand cutoff at ~300hp. If the market calls for a performance PHEV model making a little more than 300hp, I'm sure there's a reasonable way to achieve that with the current generation vehicles.

Based on what I've read, the impetus for the new platform is lower costs and better packaging for electric models.

Originally Posted by Jerich0

Wonder if the G42 M245i or M240i will be RWD or Xdrive...

I'd guess the answer is "yes". In other words, both will be available. As long as they are still making RWD M*40i 3 Series and 4 Series models (and they are), I don't see why they wouldn't do the same for the 2 Series Coupe. Now, whether the RWD model is available in all regions is a separate question. For example, the RWD M340i sedan isn't available in many countries, and I'd guess the same will hold for the upcoming RWD M440i coupe and convertible.

[themnmd]

Originally Posted by BimmerMat135

I just hope the M245i will be available with a manual transmission.

I suspect that a rwd will be a 6 speed and awd with the ZF8

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by themnmd

I suspect that a rwd will be a 6 speed and awd with the ZF8

Once the F2x and F3x end, the B58 + 6MT is almost surely into the history books.

S58 + 6MT is what's left. Once that's gone, it's all done.

[themnmd]

I had the current generation M235 (2014), loved it. Replaced it with M340 xdrive which is amazing. New generation M235/240 with same engine will be a beast

[MadSpirit]

Please explain about SOP, Im going to order G05. March SOP means from beginning of the month? Or could it be any date during March? Thanks!

[jp1984]

Any one around Cambridge MA see what looked like a fully camo'd / red 3 series cruising around today?

I couldn't grab a very good pic, but I have no idea why they would bother with Camo on a 3 series now after it just came out.

[matbl]

ynguldyn , do you still have G31 LCI 530e as production start in July?

[Tuxedo]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Once the F2x and F3x end, the B58 + 6MT is almost surely into the history books.

S58 + 6MT is what's left. Once that's gone, it's all done.

dies like the dodo dodo bird

[Artemis]

Originally Posted by mkoesel

Once the F2x and F3x end, the B58 + 6MT is almost surely into the history books.

S58 + 6MT is what's left. Once that's gone, it's all done.

B58/S58 and the future G87 M2/M2C (2023): hm, N55/S55 of F87 M2/M2C déjà-vu likelihood or straightaway a detuned S58 of the G80 M3 / G82 M4 ?

[mkoesel]

Originally Posted by Artemis

F87 M2/M2C déjà-vu likelihood or straightaway a detuned S58 of the G80 M3 / G82 M4 ?

I strongly suspect they’ll use the S58 in the G87 from the start because it allows them to go to a single I6 + 6MT configuration that covers everything. In fact, the business case for keeping the manual M cars for a (presumably) final generation was likely built around sharing the same engine/transmission across the three (M2/M3/M4) vehicle programs.

[mbanck]

Is there a chance of an X3 20e, similar to the 320e, coming up as well? There is no corresponding X3 18i (I assume the 318i is the basis for the 320e), but I am not sure that would be a requirement, as it seems to mainly be a detuned 20i.

[RPM33]

Originally Posted by ynguldyn

CS is the one we've known about for a long time, and it's coming soon. The timeframe mentioned a few posts higher seems plausible. The name of the new special version I don't know yet.

Makes me wonder if the Futura 2000 M2 Competition was the special M2 version.