After the 381ps
///M550d (
confirmed), there is some recent rumor of an
///M135i with 320ps...see
http://f20.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=614224
It would be nice if BMW developed a whole range of models that would be labeled "///M...i/d" and would slot between regular models and ///M models, just like Audi has its S below the RS. Because right now BMW doesn't have any legit alternative to the Audi S marketing-wise...it seems obvious that the "is" badge (335is, Z4 is) which lacks charisma and credit will disappear and be replaced by the "M...i/d" badge which is more appealing and catchy to consumers.
Following this logic, an
///M340i /
///M440i /
///M440i GranCoupé with 340ps to battle the Audi S4/S5/S5 Sportback seems almost an evidence to me.
I hope others will follow to extend the range :
-
///M650d / ///M650d GranCoupé (for sure)
- X5/X6 ///M50d
- ///M550i or ///M555i 420ps
- ///M755i 500ps...
