I have an order in for a 2024 BMW M2 G87. That is a slow time for the M2, Car and Driver ran a 3.9 0-60 and a 12.2@118mph in a previous test, this was with the manual. The Autos were 0-60 in3.5 and 11.7@121mph with the ZF automatic. I also have a S650 on order. Whats really holding me back...
I am looking for dealers that are offering a discount. I have been able to get $1500 off of MSRP on an M2 but I am just now waiting on an allocation. I currently also have an S650 on order, so I really am on the fence.
I watched it in 1440P if you actually watch it in youtube.
They should have did it against an M2...same price range. Against the M4 Competition, not very fair.
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Its not that the manual isn't any good its still the same sloppy shifter they have had in the car since the E46 days. As someone who drove a manual E92M3 for over a decade, I learned to like it.
I drove the G87 M2, I love the car.
^^^This^^^
The 8spd ZF tranny is really a much better transmission than the 10R80. I know a lot of people don't want to hear this, but Ford needs to hear this. Not quite as quick when manually shifting as a BMW DCT or Porsche PDK but darn close.
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