Hooray for the spotlight-stealing centrelock wheels on the brand spanking new BMW M2! But oh dear, the rest of it? Let's just say, it's a bit of a mixed bag.
Let's dive into the coolness that is centrelock wheels. Sure, they might pack a bit more weight compared to your run-of-the-mill studded wheel hub, and sure, changing a flat on the side of the A34 during a soggy Tuesday afternoon might not be the highlight of your day. But who cares when they look absolutely fantastic? These wheels scream racecar, and who wouldn't want a piece of that?
Now, brace yourself, because you can now deck out the latest BMW M2 with these single-nut wonders. According to the wizards over at BMW's M Division, the 19-inch front and 20-inch rear rims with a solitary central screw promise lightning-fast wheel changes and pit stops that are shorter than your attention span during a Monday morning meeting. And get this - they're secured with a torque of 930 Nm, more than twice the torque of the M2’s 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine. Translation: your wheels aren't going anywhere without your say-so.
But (and there's always a but), buckle up for the rollercoaster of design choices BMW has made with the rest of this baby M coupe. To flaunt what their M Performance catalogue can do, the Germans went all out. They somehow managed to magnetize plastic, painted it in a shade they call Gender Reveal Blue, and paraded it past a Lego warehouse. The result? Sills, gills, wings, splitters, cartoon speed lines, and a mysterious fin just ahead of the rear haunch – a mishmash that takes a car already turning heads and transforms it into a mobile eye sore.
As for the price tag on this carbon-loaded extravaganza, well, that's still a mystery. If you're contemplating an M2 with an angry red strap-on, proceed with caution. Perhaps, for a touch of flair, just go for those sleek centrelock wheels and leave the rest to the imagination. Your eyes will thank you.
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