I wonder if BMW would ever consider having a special, manual only, performance model. Most sport compacts like the Civic Si, Speed 3, WRX etc. are available only with a manual transmission - if you want an automatic, you won't get the performance. (I think WRX this year is finally offered with an auto.)
Unfortunately, these days with 8 speeds and fast shifters, the automatics are as fast or faster than most manual transmissions. Pity.
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