The E30 wasn't even close to the first M-car. The first M-car was the M1... guess what, it had an inline-6. The second M-car was the M535i, which was an I6. Then the M745i which was an I6. Then the M635 CSi, which was also an I6. Then the M5, which guess what, was an I6. Finally we reach the four-banger M3.

It couldn't be further from a proper M-car though. M-cars used to be about light weight, smooth straight-6s.

Am I the only one that is confused to as why you would do this? The S65 (M3 V8 engine) puts out ~415 hp and 300 ft-lbs. You can easily tune a N54 to beat that performance. That's just a simple tune. Start venturing into deleting a set of the catalytic converters (not sure if the 135 has two sets like the 335), new…

'13 or '14? Also, you have to be fully qualified for all rebates, which usually doesn't happen.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love it to happen. But if you spec out a V6 Tacoma 4x4, you struggle to keep it under $30k.

Well... I guess if you've got the money, you could stick a LS7 to a Saab Sensonic transmission. But you'd probably have an easier time getting water from a stone.

Yeah... you're not going to score a diesel 4x4 for $30k.

Most people seem to think you can mix and match just about any transmission and engine... like how your underwear doesn't depend on what pants you are wearing.

Go for a 100 mile ride and tell me how comfortable that bright colored shirt is when it's been soaked in sweat for the last 85 miles. The tighter clothing also reduces drag and is better in a fall.

But why completely lock my passenger out? They aren't driving. I shouldn't have to pull over so my passenger can search for a restaurant.

If you think this will actually do much of anything, you have bigger problems. Texting is a far bigger problem than a navigation app.

I'm just hoping they don't throw in some FWD biased or reactive AWD system.

Mmmm... I love good bread.

Yeah... that's not the reason. The reason is that there isn't a big market for American trucks outside of North America. Why someone wouldn't bring a regional only truck to a far away place is pretty obvious: parts supply and finding someone that knows how to work on it given things get really dicey.

Buell has been doing fuel in frame and ZTL brakes for years now. I'd credit the intake time more to rotax than Buell/EBR. I guess I can call sticking an LCD screen on a bike innovative. I don't know shit about the hubs or lack of them. Ducati has been doing LED lighting for 3 years starting with the 1199.

Don't break his hip, don't break his hip, don't break his hip... uh-oh, coming in a bit hot... too hard on the cords. DON'T STALL, DON'T STALL, DON'T STALL!

Like? The Aerodrome didn't successfully fly before the Flyer did. The Number 21 is pretty much decided that Whitehead lied.

tee-hee-hee

I'm sure there's a good prank in there somewhere.