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The M-cars are all 'Halo' cars to draw buyers into buying lower performance versions of the same model. The only reason BMW would build a sequential turbo diesel M1/135d would be to push sales of 123d's and 120d's. I could see that happening in Europe. It could be a chance for them to break new ground in their EU diesel market, in a market segment where they sell a ton of diesels. Sure there is that whole tradition of "no-turbo in M-cars" thing to deal with, but why not break some rules?
The whole thing goes full circle though when it comes to the US market. They don't sell 123d or 120d models here, so there is no need for a 'Halo' diesel M1/135d in this market. They would need to start selling at least 123d's here for it to make any sense for them to import a diesel M1/135d into the States.
So I guess I would be for an M1/135d if it meant they would
have to import 123d's in order to capitolize on the 'Halo' effect.
But I wouldn't buy it.
I'm still stuck on that 123d, chipped to make it run the same 0-60 as the old 330ci while still getting 45+ mpg.
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