Return of a Lightweight (LTW) M Car?

As an M car enthusiasts, I've been disappointed with the current M cars that BMW have released these past few years. Any BMW M Enthusiast will tell you that the best M car was the first generation E30 M3, but I'm going to disagree and say that the E36 M3 was the best model because it felt more refined without adding too much weight. It didn't sway too far from its roots or the core that makes an M car the "most powerful letter in the world." The demographics back up my claim that more M enthusiasts/Track Junkies/Autocrossers/etc prefer the E36 M3 over any other generation M car.


Here is my GAME "Generally Accepted M Enthusiasts":

E30 M3: For the hardcore and collectors. Typical garage queen or weekend warrior. Extremely rare and the most coveted M car in the world.

E36 M3: The most balanced M3 ever made. With over 300 hp Inline-Six (Euro-spec S52) mated with a GETRAG 6 Speed manual gearbox and weighs under 3200lbs. This was most refined M3 without going too soft like the future models. Won more accolades and comparison shootouts than any other M car in history.

E46 M3: Typical M3 for posers, dentists, uninteresting old men, and people that just want to drive the most badass 3 series of its time but have no idea how to fully appreciate the car. Poor suspension geometry and a raspy sounding exhaust. However, this was the best looking M3 with the best motor (S54 Inline-Six). The beginning of the end of the M3.

E90/E92/E93 M3: Where do I start? BMW already was working on a replacement model only after a year this model was introduced. Typical car for IT professionals and people that can't afford Porsche 911s but do not want a Cayman.


Enough with the ranting. BMW M GmbH just announced a new M car to join the family tree: The new BMW 1 Series M. Why is this a big deal? Think of a M3 in a lightweight 1 Series chassis with some tweaks and estimated 350HP and you have a monster that will make E36 M3 fans scream with joy and E90 M3 owners cower in fear. My only major complaint with this car is that it's turbocharged (twin turbo to be exact) which kills the overall feel and driving experience of a proper N/A car. We'll just have to wait and see, but until we hear something more, here is a video that BMW released to the public. Enjoy: