Am I reading this right? Just because BMW didn't sell a gazillion 1M's that is proof that people preferred the M3 V8 to a 1M Turbo I6?
On that basis the best engine in the world is a Toyota Corolla 4 pot NA
Who cares, the new M3 is having inline 6 Turbo engine, it will be better than the outgoing model, both in economy and outright performance. What's not to like?