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      05-19-2015, 01:46 PM   #1
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M2 in Southern California?

Hey.. I'm almost certain I saw a white camo M2 on the I-10 (exiting to the 110 north towards Pasadena) yesterday on the way home.

It had four tailpipes, white roof, camo over everything else and a fabric covering over the back end. I didn't get a good look at the hood to check for a hump.

Has anyone else seen this car around LA? I couldn't get a photo in time
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Hey.. I'm almost certain I saw a white camo M2 on the I-10 (exiting to the 110 north towards Pasadena) yesterday on the way home.

It had four tailpipes, white roof, camo over everything else and a fabric covering over the back end. I didn't get a good look at the hood to check for a hump.

Has anyone else seen this car around LA? I couldn't get a photo in time
I saw a white 2-Series sized BMW with camo on Malibu Canyon Road just South of Mulholland Drive going in the opposite direction about two weeks ago. I was in a line of traffic and it was in a line of traffic, so I just got a glimpse. I could not turn around as I'm in a carpool and they were not interested in running it down. I couldn't be sure if it was an M2 prototype or not, but the camo was in the right places.

Why would the ever want to get test data on Mulholland?
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I saw a white 2-Series sized BMW with camo on Malibu Canyon Road just South of Mulholland Drive going in the opposite direction about two weeks ago. I was in a line of traffic and it was in a line of traffic, so I just got a glimpse. I could not turn around as I'm in a carpool and they were not interested in running it down. I couldn't be sure if it was an M2 prototype or not, but the camo was in the right places.

Why would the ever want to get test data on Mulholland?
BMW has a testing facility in Oxnard. If I'm not mistaken, that's where the cars would be based off when they go heat testing in Death Valley.

If the OP saw camo AND 4 tail pipes, then we could be pretty certain that it was indeed an M2. Hopefully there will be more spy shots soon.
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Hey.. I'm almost certain I saw a white camo M2 on the I-10 (exiting to the 110 north towards Pasadena) yesterday on the way home.

It had four tailpipes, white roof, camo over everything else and a fabric covering over the back end. I didn't get a good look at the hood to check for a hump.

Has anyone else seen this car around LA? I couldn't get a photo in time

Thanks for sharing, I was in southern California a few weeks back and saw an i8 with "hybrid power-train test vehicle" written on the side. After that I was looking for m2's the whole trip but never saw one, good find, take a picture next time!!
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I tend to notice manufacturers always testing mules on the 110 and 210. Interesting spot! Hopefully we'll see a more developed prototype soon
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Well this would be cool to get some spy shots on the side of the pond. And hopefully some more intel.
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YAS! Hot weather testing. People go troll that highway. Bring your long lenses!
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YAS! Hot weather testing. People go troll that highway. Bring your long lenses!
Lol no doubt!
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Sorry. No internet at home right now!

It did for sure have four tailpipes. Maybe a more finished back end because it was also covered in a fabric covering?
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