BMW has been pretty vocal lately about how it believes the future of sports cars isn't looking too good. This is all in the context of a Z4 replacement, and perhaps that's why it's teamed up with Toyota, in order to save money, to co-develop the next gen Z4 along with a new Supra. But perhaps the sports car isn't dead; it just needs to be better adapted to the times. Point being, sporty coupes like the Audi TT and BMW 2 Series could provide the most ideal balance between a sports car and something profitable.

According to Autocar, Mercedes-Benz is also now planning a new entry-level coupe that could arrive by 2019, and it could also serve as a replacement for the current A-Class. It would be built on an updated front-wheel-drive platform, but all-wheel drive could be an option. What's more, it'll be given the full AMG treatment. A turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder producing up to 400 hp is being considered combined with AWD. Sounds just fine to us and it'd definitely be a true TT RS and M2 fighter. Bottom line: perhaps the 2+2 coupe, instead of a two-seater, with a high-performance version as a range topper is the key to preserving the German sports car. We could live with that, but what are your thoughts?