The new BMW M2 - From a designers perspective

[@wimdepril6920]

Glad I own the original 2017 M2. That being said, your design would be a worthy successor.

[@DubC]

Same.. lucky to own this flawless looking beast too

[@hknp]

the lci version or comp ? (the lci is just legendary)

[@DubC]

@@hknp LCI

[@wimdepril6920]

@@hknp It’s the first version, pre LCI.

[@boeingdriver29]

Glad I own an M2 CS.

[@dallincandland816]

I agree 100%. I think if they took inspiration from their models between “94-“02; simplicity mixed with modern lights/aesthetics would turn out to be a nostalgic eye pleaser.

[@karimghazal1531]

Dont worry man I believe its coming soon.

[@thistimeimhere]

It's really annoying tbh. I'm now of the age I can finally buy a new BMW and I don't want a single one. I've owned second hand BMW's all my life. Always been my favourite brand. Now I would rather have a Kia.

[@dallincandland816]

@@thistimeimhere True. Not speaking for myself; I feel like after the first 2 weeks of owning a new car, it won't matter to you if its a Kia or a BMW. I feel like novelty will have worn off by then. (Except if you have a Kia it's not going to break down)

[@markwhite6719]

Yup the nicest bmw where the older beauts

[@markwhite6719]

This guy needs to be BMW's designer

[@alkram7]

One of the best redesigns you’ve done boss. Good going

[@bruceh92]

Most notable, for me, with the M2 is the widened rear quarter panels - the wheel bulge - which really gives it a muscular look minus the "tacked-on" look of, say, the wide body Challenger. I still like the wheel arches of the Challenger, but the M2's look more organic and not like an afterthought. Good video, Sketch. thanks man.

[@FTL1511]

I think this is your best redesign up to date.

[@digiNanok]

Damn those headlights just totally transformed the design... And the final result looks so good, easily one of your best ones

[@PresidentEvil]

the original M2 is one of the most beautiful cars ever made

[@axelode45]

Over the last few years, BMW has gone from probably my favorite car manufacturer to one of my least favorite. It's so frustrating to see all the blatant design flaws and complete downgrades in terms of design and identity. All the new models (Except for the M5, M4 and M3) are missing the iconic "BMW stance". It's just very sad to see to be honest.

[@8teate]

That's why I stick with my F22

[@tyler9703]

I'm an E90 owner and 100% agree. The muscular stance he was discussing with the rear sitting higher than the front is very apparent in the E90 and it's one of my favorite parts of the design. Such a shame that they've ditched classic elements like that in favor for abstract shit.

[@bruhinthebruhwiththebruh1370]

the m5 and m8 are the only good looking ones atleast they havent ruined the SUVs

[@Artyom_P]

these ppl buying cars for no reason other than design always baffles me. why do u buy a vehicle where u know literally zero about the internals? new g80 m3 engine is top quality and u will see tuners mod this for years, pushing absolute limit. very reliable. getting this race-ready engine puts m3 in one of top cars ever from bmw alone, u get so much for little up-front cost. yet these people nitpick a design flaw fixed by 3rd party companies and write it off entirely. tell me u are from usa without telling me.. LOL

[@alexmaccain2362]

@@Artyom_P yea I don't understand

[@Latexi_LMX]

Current BMW designers should watch these videos.

[@WilliamBurdine]

as a long time BMW owner, you are dead accurate and I appreciate you articulating what and why they just aren't exciting to look at anymore.

[@Etryxindustries]

Love the format of video and the BMW you made

[@louis9926]

Bro the video released like 2 mins ago

[@hollowtian6148]

Well said, that’s why I’m sticking with my E82. There’s always gonna be more powerful cars with better performance. But if the design is bad, I would rather drive my 300hp 135i which is already powerful enough with some mods.

[@feuerrm]

The previous M2 is such a perfect-looking car. The new one...not so much, I almost gag looking at it lol. What were they thinking?? Your redesign definitely makes it a bit better though!

[@feuerrm]

@Stefan I guess I meant the M240i

[@aksahdev01]

True, btw I didn’t know u were here foorum 😳

[@DefinitelyNotEmma]

Having seen the leaks of the front bumper from China and the prototype car during testing I'm not afraid. It will look very rectangular and I like that actually. Simple shapes, not too many weird angles etc. The M3 and M4 should have adopted the same approach, which would bring them more in line with the M5 which has a slightly squared off grille anyway.

[@taladon6420]

Stunning design ... people at BMW should hire someone like you

[@andrewtaylor6410]

You’ve nailed that. Simple tweaks and suddenly its a BMW! Amazing, I think car design is about making something new that has to have some element of recognisability of the past. You 100% did that, BMW should hire you.

[@kevinp4103]

First time watching one of your videos, loved it! It definitely makes me look at my M2C in a different way!

[@The7CRS]

Omg, now you really made it look like a BMW! Awesome work

[@spazz27]

What a massive improvement! As you said, what a missed opportunity… but if only someone working at BMW could see what you’ve pointed out so well and jump! They’d make their career!

[@falcongamer58]

2:40 that's actually one of my biggest peeves with modern car design, only a few brands such as Rolls Royce are keeping both front and rear ends on equal height

[@kwardozz]

yeah but Rolls-Royce aims at a more of an elegant design instead of sporty so it would make sense to put them at the same high

[@falcongamer58]

@@kwardozz but 1960s sports cars also had equal height front and rear so I think there's still some legitimacy to the idea Koenigsegg sort of does it too

[@bruhinthebruhwiththebruh1370]

@@falcongamer58 koenigsegg cars are very low like in height so it makes ssense they cant avoid that if they wanted to

[@falcongamer58]

@@bruhinthebruhwiththebruh1370 Lamborghini cars are low too but the rear is higher than the front

[@ChunkyBunny2]

You fixed everything wrong with the design of this car. It frustrates me more than it should that independent designers are out here making the most beautiful BMW designs in photoshop but BMW itself seems to have no interest in making their cars look even decent anymore.

[@ruimpinho]

The headlights completely transform the car.

[@jamesfauren3994]

Love what you did with this car! I saw a NEW BMW today and could not tell what it was and if I had not seen the logo I would never have known. Than to hear you say the same thing was funny to me lol. Keep up the great work :)

[@berzerker2807]

My last comment was a bit critic, but this one is completely opposite. Huge congrats for this one sir. Well done.

[@purabus6470]

hey man your videos are really great, love it tht you explain to us who know nothing abt desgning what you actually mean design wise with lines and dots, hats off.

[@KingslayerStudio]

I watch your videos many many times. But this one proves your talent. BMW should hire you ;)

[@arrived255]

Loved the vid! Would it be possible to remodel a Lexus sc430?

[@oresthse4668]

Bmw litterally makes the perfect cars, outstanding quality, expensinve interiors, performance, corners good amd then you see the exterior🤮

[@Karl-by6ub]

Love your rendition of the front grill ‼️👍🏻

[@quincypurcell5222]

Wow, at first I was skeptical of that main grill but this is one of your best redesigns. Bravo 👏

[@bfdz94]

Wow some of your best work, looks fantastic 👌🏼

[@Maxiking1610]

Nice Remake of the M240i, good job

[@MintzGarage]

Your redesign is a thing of beauty!

[@sam_lvr]

Great redesign ! Love it :)

[@michaelp.6606]

Looks good that way. What are your thoughts on the new 7 now that the camo keeps dropping?

[@emmanuelvasquez5621]

I have hope! Currently waiting on the new M2 for real deal to be shown or going to have to get a 2021 one

[@Ongogab]

I agree with all except for the proportions of the 'long' hood - I like the exaggeration. This is a front engine, rear wheel drive 2 door sports car. Celebrate the recipe imo. (headlights from the concept are fantastic)

[@AP-zp6vo]

Do you do consulting work to design something? Is there an email to contact

[@alexanderkendrew5874]

Dude! You've created an object of absolute dynamic beauty that I wouldn't hesitate buying if I had the cash. Thanks!!

[@mikoajgostkowski9802]

Your design is so good that I thought (from looking at the thumbnail) they actually made this new m2, and it would actually look good... :D

[@shotguncandyking8900]

DAMN YOU! I was so excited when I saw your thumbnail pic and very disappointed that it is not the actual M2! Your design is gorgeous! BMW failed with the designs of all the new models. They should hire you to bring the beauty back to their beasts. Great job!👍

[@marcoreus747]

You make the new ugly us hell BMW looks like something I would like to have forever ^^ nice job bro, keep it up.

[@calebj8068]

the headlights make a huge difference. looks great

[@bosse-1760]

I dont understand why every car company hiers you. you are awesome

[@Tirah5]

give this man a medal for finally doing something right

[@mrsoisauce9017]

Just curious, but in ur opinion, would it b possible 2 combine the architectural and geometric aspects of BMW’s new design philosophy with the emotional, dynamic aspects of the old design philosophy in a way that actually looks good? Edit: what I mean is: I hear u say BMWs r supposed 2 b a dynamic sculpture on wheels, but idk if a more geometric approach could do the same thing, and I don’t have the sketching expertise 2 try it nor do I have as much interest in car design as u do 2 sit down and learn that shit

[@simwingachitalu2751]

hey really love your work keep it up and please could you do the toyota land cruiser 79 series redesign

[@Jesus-MyLife22]

Agree with you mostly. But the fact that there is no more design unity in the different modells of BMW to me is a plus point. I remeember back in the 2000 how we used to make fun out of the Audi modells that you cant distinguish them anymore. Then in the 2010s I think BMW leaned towards this corporal design much more, and it was hard to distinguish a 3 with a 5 or 7 series etc... Now they start to seperate their modells again what I appreciate. So the customers has more freedom of decision in buying and you might not like every modell, but that is called: beauty lies in the eye´of the beholder... :) Cheers mate, awesome video, and amazing uplifting of that M2!!!

[@ililiililliliill9498]

Really good looking redesign!

[@imranhossainrohit6990]

This is one of your best redesign for me

[@rembo183]

The 2022 2 series looks great and I can’t wait to see the new M2.

[@noahman27]

GORGEOUS REDESIGN!!!!!!!!!!! Why aren't you working for BMW!

[@olddaysareover]

Can you do a retro futuristic bmw 507 design as a 2 door coupe?

[@XenonArcher]

im sorry man, but youre not really being fair with the comparison here. you draw a line from the m2's a pillar that starts pretty much where the trim ends (at the point of that triangle piece). then draw a similar line on the m240i, but set it back much further. if i had to guess, probably 8cm or so. initially i did think the m240i's front was a bit long, but looking at the M2's, its really not that different. were talking 1 or 2cm difference between front axle and the leading edge of the doors. the main things i have an issue with about the m240i is the side and the head/taillight design. its just super bland from the side and the lights look strange. think thats what makes the car look off to me. overall though, this new M2 is much cleaner than the previous one. particularly the bumpers which look much better integrated. i also like that they paint the skirts and "diffuser" gloss black. kinda wish they did it on the front too though. i think a black front lip would help this car so much. as for your redesign. it looks better. just the headlights alone make a huge difference and thats what i find super annoying about BMW atm. i think they have a really good, nice looking design language if they just stepped away from a couple bad design cue's. like, im not a fan of the rear lights on a few of these new bmw's. the m240i's included. but the current M4? looks awesome so i know the style of rear lights work, just not with the M240i.

[@allamallamallaalla8591]

this is only the 2 Automobil not the actual m2, and you are comparing it with a 2017 m2

[@spicyghost6655]

your redesign looks a 1000 times better than the actual one. its like they dont know how to make cars anymore

[@MNGLD-do2kc]

As a person who currently has the 2022 230i, I love that sketch of yours. If that's actually what the M2 looks like, I'm snatching it up right away.

[@kirkham1991]

Your redesign of the 240i looks more BMW like than the original!!

[@fluxcapacitor]

You nailed it once again. IMHO, the BMW designers that are responsible for such complete failures in the rules of aesthetics and basic design language lately, should be fired.

[@billbertolino8946]

My Gawd! I've been a continuous BMW owner since my first 1969 2002. I currently have a track modified E36 BMW with 25K on the odo, but will likely replace with a Porsche 911 when I retire in 2 years, due to BMW's identity confusion. If BMW doesn't hire you IMMEDIATELY, that will be a forgone conclusion. I would LOVE to get a new M3 in 2 years, but BMW has hopscotched all over the freaking planet, design-wise, powertrain wise, steering and suspension wise since 1999. Porsche has rightfully utilized incremental improvements in the last 20 years to remain best-in-class across all Porsche platforms. BMW - Hire this guy, and ensure you have a future with car enthusiasts younger than I.

[@nambumbowd5208]

Dude... your work is dope!

[@deusvult1202]

would love to see how you would modernize the c209 CLK

[@brettbradshaw3704]

you never got rid of the awkward vertical line on the side

[@MrVara411]

Fantastic video! Learned a lot. :)

[@oguz558]

Hi can you redesign DS 4 CROSS E-TENSE 225?

[@erlendxperience]

Nice work, especially on those horrible front triangular intakes👏

[@lucasvonheiz1310]

Pretty sad you don't go full 3.0r hommage front end

[@Jeppemw]

True! But i like g20 design, and new 5 Series also but they could have made the 3 Series look better in some angles👍🏼

[@useurbrain999]

Agreed, I was really shocked when seeing the latest design of BMW cars.

[@7Fields16]

Your design is amazing.

[@joshswanedits]

The only thing I think still needs some changing is that bonnet line into the light and I would have the bonnet open from in front of the badge instead of behind it for a seamless front - just like the concept car. Find a way to have the side bonnet line have a smooth transition into the light somehow.

[@-POISON-]

I hate how the 2 series bumpers connect to the lights. The lines between the bumpers and the body connect to the lights somewhere in the middle. In the previous generation, there was a connectivity.

[@kissgergo5202]

People say BMW grills have become too big but my biggest problem with this M240i is that grill is small than before

[@voltgaming2213]

BMW is one of cars that I used to see a BMW from a distance as a kid could easily differentiate other than supercar

[@ballsteinyts]

Looks nice, you just forgot to widen the front and back fenders, M cars usually have a wider wheel base

[@theobaldvonthorhausen3049]

Your analysis is really spot on. Designwise BMW drove itself into an identlty crisis.

[@erickujawski9702]

The new BMW M2 should look like this!

[@728GT]

You nailed everything

[@javimad]

Hi Bembli. Good work. But you forgot to fix the most important thing: the in the middle of nowhere hood line. The hood line should be placed just above the kidneys. The bonnet should end just there, not inches before. The in the middle of nowhere hood line breaks visually the length of the bonnet and ruins the front end. It makes a lot of difference when it¡s placed correctly (ex. G11 7 Series vs F01 7 Series or E92 3 series vs F32 4 Series, same for 1 Series, etc)! The same you insist on the belt line, A pillar and C pillar lines, you should also comment in your videos about the hood line. Thanks!

[@mtbikesam68]

The first thing I saw was that awful vertical line behind the front wheel opening. It draws the eye in the completely wrong way. It sticks out, you see it quickly, and you immediately say, "why the hell is that there?". Not a good response to a design element.

[@cleric4265]

Too bad you didn’t show the redesign of the rear end. Front end looks spectacular

[@azadvertised]

One of my favorite redesigns you have done so far ♥

[@moiggc]

In my opinion, BMW is at the forefront of car design atm. My two main reasons for this is 1) Their designs are not copies of modern trends (this makes them stand out in the market place for better or for worse). I think it's for the better because none of their new designs are instantly liked, but takes time to 'grow' on ppl. This, I believe, will age them well into their end of life cycle. 2) They're not afraid to break the mold of convention or to cave in to mass hysteria. This proves they are visionary and knows where they're going. What most people don't seem to consider, is that their designers have been living with the design for months, they know when it is great. Most people, when seeing the new design for the first time in photos, it doesn't represent the true effect and leads people to the wrong emotion from the outset. This emotion is then difficult to change - but it does change with most people over time. I think this is a good thing.

[@G87isgone]

Definitely. As a person who is finally able to afford cars like the M2, I appreciate polarizing designs that bmw has. I don’t want to drive something that looks like a 330i if it’s actually an m3. I want people to know I want power, acceleration and amazing handling. No matter how much people hate the new BMW, I love it. It’s why I went with a 21 Hyundai Elantra for my first car and not the 22 civic. It was just too boring looking for me.

[@MasterStupidify]

Would you consider making a video about the bmw e60 5 -series? As that design aged well imho, compared to the opinion of people when it came out in 2003. What do you think of that design era? (E60, E65 and E90)

[@meizind]

Your redesign is amazing, but my OCD can't take the fact you forgot to change the right intake (?) and didn't make it like the left one

[@Akintich]

I agree with you regarding the shapes/graphical elements of the car being completely random/disjointed... but I love the extra long hood and "square" proportions, it just looks 80's cool without being overtly retro.

[@thewanted718]

The new m240i just doesn’t give the same feeling as the old M2. Your redesign does tho!

[@MTNorville]

The new 2 Series really reminds me of a Skyline GTR. I'm not sure why, but I think it has to do with it how the body panels are so square but bulbous

[@yujie1973]

i took delivery of the 2023 M240i this January. Although i think some of those design languages makes car less prettier but meantime i feel it looks more aggressive and muscular. I have seen videos with M240i passing other cars and I can tell. The new design is more commanding and unique. No doubt, your design is very good but for a 2 series, I think BMW doesn't want it to be too perfect for its price. Btw, great photoshop skills and presentation. I used to be a certified photoshop 6.0 expert so i like people with this skill and also use it here.

[@stupidguy6238]

One of your best works for me. Congrats, it looks great

[@eshaw7013]

Really like your redesign, so much better at the front and the intakes look great. Now, does your redesign work with a reduced bonnet length?

[@alfiereineke2179]

i wish modern cars would bring back circular or pop up headlights, i know there a bit out dated but it would be cool.

[@elvis9536]

The kidneys and the new redesigned grille looks like a happy face with sunglasses

[@PatrikKulisek]

I really like your work, but in this case I like original version more and it's not even M2. I didn't liked previous generation of M240i but M2 totally nailed it. It was wider, lower and it completely changed the look of the car. But as others said, I now own 2018 and probably will not change it for the new version. But we will see.

[@2gj906]

Whether car guys think this M2 is ugly or pretty BMW always delivers a model with strong identity that's hard to replicate, so strong that non car guys recognize it us undeniably a BMW.

[@jake05sti]

E46 M3: Peak BMW design.

[@amiller2121]

Stunning render!

[@gooo1762]

Thanks for the video!

[@kringlefanten]

I agree on much of what you say. BMW has very messy design language these days. Chris Bangle was brought in to shake things up - to get rid of the "sausage cars" which looked almost the same except for the size. He did a very good job, but when he left, things went south. There are still some BMWs I really like, for example, the pre-facelift F20 1-series, and then the new M240i - I think it's stunning. As there probably won't be an M2 with four wheel drive, the M240i is the perfect BMW out there for me right now. Your photoshop skills are amazing, but I really don't think there's a need to change the M240i that much. In my opinion the best looking BMW in sale today.

[@valerianmars]

You are totally right about what you have said, you redesigned it and made some good changes, also I have to tell that some things do not match still, your car face is smiling (you can see it under the grill) and headlights (eyes) look sad. Also you could remove that vertical line right after the front wheel which is utterly pointless. Sincerely by anonymous designer from Milan.