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Originally Posted by T_U_D
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It seems like the following gen M2 will indeed be a hybrid, since BMW is working on a few new strait six combos but regardless, they are not going to mate it with a manual transmission, since based on how the hybrid portion functions, it would never work in a symbiotic manner with a manual drivetrain. The writing is on the wall, this is truly the end of the road if you want a third pedal.
I would say Porsche would be the last auto manufacturer to offer a manual option, since their target customer base typically have enough 'fvck you' money to fund their R&D endeavors or Euro emission carbon offset penalties for maintaining a manual + ICE into the future.