Originally Posted by John V6
... bit of a no brainer really but I guess BMW need to want to trade. Though it does look like they are building up to add MMC to their product portfolio once the Italian VC sell them off in what 18 months whilst the lipstick on the pig still looks good.

Interesting thought, but I would have thought Morgan a little too "niche" (a nicer term than "Victorian") for a German manufacturer.

No idea on the engine speculation but I would assume that decision has already been made. A sweet smooth shopping-trolley 1.5 3 cylinder would seem an odd choice unless the next M3W is a mere Plus Three with a rear wheel missing. But then the electrification options from BMW are probably alluring. Would love to see the aforementioned Harley-engine in an M3W, or a Moto Guzi.

Maybe we'll get both the F2-type inline engine and another wilder Hog -powered one? smile


M3W5sp 2015, MSCC, MTWC, Oxon UK