If some of the rumors/news is true then it sounds like turbos may be the future of ///M.
The 1M may just be a pioneer in that area. I think it looks like a blast to drive and harkens back to the smaller, faster cars in BMW's heritage. Since our 3's are now the size of the old 5's and whatnot. I'm not in the market for one as I just ordered my new M3 for ED in August. But I really want to drive one once. Especially since my N54 335i has been so much fun. I'm just curious to see how it feels with a slight HP bump in a smaller package. For that matter I want to drive the 335is once too....
Doesn't change the fact that I'm grinning from ear to ear about getting my first M3
Maybe because I'll be brand new into the ///M club, I'm just not as passionate about the NA-vs-Turbo debate....