[thinbev]

Here's an Idea....

We all know that BMW has made the 1 series the main focus of its "Efficient Dynamics" program. It's also clearly obvious that car companies are about to drastically change in terms of better fuel economy and most likely new fuels powering their motors. In order to really go strong with their increased mileage and cleaner burning technologies, what if BMW only offered every 1 series exclusively with a clean burning Diesel engine? a 120d, 123d, and a 135d. The 135d could use the same awesome twin-turbo engine that is in both the 335d and 535d. (which by the way will be introduced to the U.S. soon :headbang: )

Now here's an even crazier idea. What if BMW decides to make an M1 with a new high performance diesel engine in conjunction with weight saving technologies? Obviously that sounds crazy and out of the ordinary for BMW's M Group to do, but they and all other car companies are racing to quickly come up with ways to improve their fleet's mileage and "green up" their image. Basically, in the years ahead all car companies are dramatically going to change their ways... They'll have no choice.

Having a "greener", high performance diesel M1 might get a lot of people's attention and allow their diesel technology to breakout with a bang! A high performance diesel is sorta what Lexus did with their new LS 600H hybrid. Toyota knew that they had to remove that stigma from hybrid vehicles... and they succeeded. More and more people are buying hybrids. The same can go for diesels. People have stigmas about diesels being too loud and not performing... Making a high performance diesel BMW M car would definitely change that.

Just think about the car testers and magazine reviews? I think it would be a bold move and sell very well. I mean, who wouldn't want a 286 hp w/ 428lb/ft of torque 135d that gets an average of 31 mpg? With the M-Suspension and 6 piston brakes...It's a win win.

FYI: The 335d gets about 40 mpg/ hwy and 21 mpg/city. A 135d with lighter weight and their stop/go engine feature would most likely give better mileage than the 335d. Also, I think the Audi R8 GT race car has a twin turbo V10 diesel and it performs like a monster...

Again, this is just an idea... I think it's a great idea...

Remember, we are about to experience great change in the car industry...

Discuss it amongst yourselves.