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BMW is looking at a new M model below the M3, according to highly placed sources from inside the firm’s M division, who suggest the new car has been favoured over a BMW supercar.

Based on the next-gen 1-series, the new car will be designed to introduce younger customers to new M cars. It would compete with cars such as the next-generation Audi S3, with pricing starting at around £32,000.

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There is plenty of scope for the numbers game  M1,,or M0.5   really small could be M nano.

Then they could add fwd so you could have M1 + 4  or M0.5 + 4  the small one at Mnano+4 is a bit naff but some will like it

Good l;uck to the concept chap

Yet again, another U-turn by BMW:

"There will not be an M1 based on the 1-series. The name has too much heritage"