When was "peak" car?

Everyone has a different opinion on when Peak Car really happened, but Jeremy Clarkson famously claimed it was around 2015, with the launch of the original BMW M2. Get my POV setup below! (Affiliate links, appreciate the support!) Camera - https://amzn.to/4qbuFuo Lens Filter - https://amzn.to/4nbhdEh Microphone - https://amzn.to/3IIHITy Hat Mount - https://amzn.to/4n1wozF Suction Mount - https://amzn.to/4hbxK9W In this video, I drive a first-generation BMW M2 (F87) and break down everything that’s changed in the car world since then — from the switch to electric power steering, to heavier modern chassis, turbocharged engines, stricter emissions rules, and the rise of tech-focused interiors. I compare how cars from different eras actually feel to drive, looking at how weight gain, steering feel, driver engagement, and engine character have evolved over time. Then I put every generation — the 80s, 90s, 2000s, 2010s, and 2020s — into a full tier list to find the exact moment we reached Peak Car. Whether you’re into classic analog cars or modern performance cars packed with tech, this video breaks down how driving feel, performance, and engineering have changed over the decades — and gives a definitive answer to when we truly hit Peak Car. Check out @MDrives 00:00 Intro 01:52 Steering 03:25 Chassis 04:49 Engines/Power 06:21 Weight 07:36 Interior/Tech 09:17 80s 10:06 90s 11:01 '00 - '05 12:24 '05 - '10 14:00 '10 - '15 15:35 '15 - '20 16:56 2020+ 17:44 This is peak car