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and I rather have a M3 CSL and M-version of 1-series than M7 or any SUV.

^ There will be an M version of the next gen 1er, for sure. That M boss pretty much said so in the same interview (I read it in Dutch)

There is no need for an M7 because simply the B7 is the ultimate choice for a performance 7er. Again the Tri-Turbo Diesel and V12 are sufficient enough for the BMW brand.

Although Alpina are working on the new V12 for a future B7S.

And in the end it does not cloud the issue with the fact that the BMW top end performance sedan is the BMW M5 and so that tradition will continue with each segment busting generation.

Although it is not confirmed but I think it is probable that the SuperSports 1er will probably be badged as M. The M3 GT4 would probably be a modern CSL also BMW are looking at something regarding the M3 GTR.
There will be a run-out version of the current 1er Coupe closer to it's 2012 replacement , design studies at full size show a Bentley SuperSports style Brake intakes with a central sculpted upturned intake similar to the M3.

The M5 has something similar on each edge of the front bumper with a larger central intake in the shape of the current car but the aerodynamic package is far from finished.

Since BMW are abandon N/A engines they should make one grand finale N/A engine. M3 lightweight and redline to around 9200 rpm and 480 hp. A way to say goodbye to those classic engines, a goodbye to an epic era. Do it BMW, many enthusiasts would be extremely happy.

Good news - no M7 in the near future.

Lol I meant like the Lexus IS-F cars. BMW could sell their M Divison to Lexus and that could help Lexus produce more F cars like the IS-F or even the LS-F.

The soul is already sold, why not dispose of the rest?

Lol...Who sold their soul?

I was just suggesting that BMW should sale their M division to Lexus since they are using Alphina now.

M and Alpina are different. Alpina isnt sporty as a M. They are more focused on relaxed driving and priority are more foused on comfort than sport.
BMW do not own Alpina although Alpina get their hands on a new bmw before other tuners, you can also buy a Alpina through your BMW dealer and you can leave your car to BMW workshop but again BMW do not own Alpina. and you suggest BMW to sell M is just plain ****censur**** ***censur*** retarded. M is a part of BMW and goes long way back. BMW sell a lot lot lot more M models than Alpina ever will, what you are talking about is suicide for BMW.

Ok so why does BMW want Alphina to serve the purpose of a tuned 7 series. It doesn't make sense. You don't see Mercedes-benz saying "Oh Brabus has a version of the S-class so we don't need to make one". If they want to leave things up to Alphina then what is the need for M?

Benz has dealings with HWA and Brabus gets their product sometimes, but if Mercedes-Benz wants a car tuned then they go to AMG only. The one time they did go to someone else (McLaren SLR) everyone wanted to jump on them including some folks on this forum.

Really why do a M3 and M5 and let Alphina do the rest? Simply doesn't make sense. Even your disapproval of BMW M is shown in your signature. Not to mention the other BMW fans saying M isn't what it use to be because they started M'ing the X5 and X6. So if that is the case, why not sell the M division to Lexus?

Or maybe Lexus should by Alphina so BMW M doesn't have the excuse of why they shouldn't build a M7....

Either way it doesn't matter. BMW will do what they want. I just find it ridiculous to build 2 SUV M's that are heavy and they go back to using that weight philosophy again when it comes to the M7. It makes no sense.

On the other hand I don't even know why I'm worried about it since I already since my brand of choice MB has what I want. Lol

I guess am just in the mood to type. Or Maybe I was just hoping for a S65 competitor.