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  • Lightweight team showcases one more BMW M2 project

    2018 Lightweight BMW M2 LWLightweight studio showcases new product for its 2018 portfolio. We do like these guys for their devotion in small details and making upgrades that do not change the original concept, but just built on it. After the success of the LW M2 CSR, geared with M4 GTS components, its successor comes with solely M2 technique – LW M2 comes with more stylish approach and more technological features. Let’s find out more!

    2018 Lightweight BMW M2 LW

    Visually it resembles 100 per cent an original BMW vehicle, however there are some neat additions. For example, it is named Hillary and features neat sporty exterior design. There are numerous carbon-fiber components, like the two-part front spoiler, diffuser and twin-kidney radiator grille. Other goodies include some handy solutions – there is new Blistein clubsport chassis, large 20-inch and 21-inch wheels, ABS alignment, sporty steering wheel with perforated Alcantara leather and more.

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    In terms of drivetrain system there is a six-cylinder power units that was further revised and features lightweight titanium construction, muffler with carbon-fiber and Lightweight 300 cell down-pipe. Sweet. It produces a total of 428hp and the massive 600Nm of torque and is paired to a 7-speed DKG gearbox. This combination allows a top speed of 300km/h and pretty confident road behavior. We like it!

    2018 Lightweight BMW M2 LW

    2018 Lightweight BMW M2 LW

    Source: Lightweight 

  • BMW M2 by LIGHTWEIGHT: a rather magnificent upgrade project!

    2016 LIGHTWEIGHT BMW M2LIGHTWEIGHT in Mettenaar is a tuning brand that has commited itself to the slogan „Innovations are generated from passion, rather than satisfaction“. The team has showed its passion towards vehicles many times and now decides to strike again. This time with a BMW vehicle. So, let’s see what exactly makes this brand so special and why this vehicle deserves attention.

    The team chose a BMW M2 for this project. And we will start with the final result: 444hp (331kW) and 690lb-ft of torque. We got your attention, didn’t we?

    2016 LIGHTWEIGHT BMW M2

    But let’s start with the exterior styling first. There is a new and exclusive front spoiler blade, a LW-rear wing and LW-outside mirrors all created from lightweight carbon-fiber. Also, there are some high-strenght vinyls on the air intaker and massive 10×19 wheels with 265/30 Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires at the front and rear axle that enhance the overall aggressive stance of the vehicle.

    2016 LIGHTWEIGHT BMW M2

    Furthermore, the LW-titanium tailpipes with valve throttle control system and a 300-cell-turbo-downpipe, along with sweet GT-brake system by Brembo with 380mm discs for the front and rear wheels. Sweet.

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    In terms of interior styling, we can sum up all with a short sentence: simple and aggressive. Defintely appealing, the concept is straightforward: remove the unneeded and enhance the needed. The cabin is clean, functional and entirely driver-oriented. There are carbon performance seats in Alcantara fabric, LW-velour floor mats, LW-aluminum pedal set, a special display system and many carbon-fiber components.

    2016 LIGHTWEIGHT BMW M2

    So, do you like it? We most certainly do.

    Source: LIGHTWEIGHT