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The Joy of RWD
50/50 weight distribution and a limited slip differential. These are the not-so-secret ingredients for perfect and effortless drifting. But along with that there’s one that we often forget to talk about – a lack of adhesion.
BimmerFile’s Must Read Reviews of 2012
2012 was a busy year for BMW and BimmerFile. Reviews and first drives of cars like the M5, M6, 6 Series Gran Coupe, F30 3 Series and of course the …
The Soundtrack of Modern Day M
On the occasion of BMW M’s 40th anniversary, France’s Motorsport magazine created this video of the best from the modern day M cars. And the focus, rightly so perhaps, is on the sound.
BMW’s Big Plans for Small M Cars
The success of the 1M and now the M135i have made it obvious to BMW that smaller M products are vital the future of the brand. While the 1M was limited, it sold briskly from the start. The M135i seems to be carrying on that success albeit without the limited edition constraints that 1M had. And it’s not just BMW that sees the potential market. Both Mercedes and Audi will be coming to market with offerings in the next 1-2 years.
BMW M Offers 1M Owners an Exclusive Shirt
BMW M is extending the exclusivity of the 1M to the apparel world. BMW M is offering owners (verified by VIN) an exclusive short sleeve polo shirt with the owners 1M color and name on it. Read on for the details straight from BMW.
Video: BMW 1M vs the M3 CSL at the ‘Ring
We like most of you are completely addicting to ‘Ring videos. The track is the ultimate test for a car combining speed with complex corners and plenty of elevation changes. Oh and on a public day lots and lots of traffic.
Can BMW Create a Sequel to the 1M?
The 1M vs the M135i has already played out on this site and others. In short the M135i is a great BMW but the 1M is a great M car. …
An Inside Look at the 2014 2 Series Coupe & Cabrio
Last week we brought you some of the latest rumors on the upcoming 2 Series Coupe and Convertible via our favorite public insider, Herr27/Scott26. Today the man is back (via …
The Smoking Tire Pits the Porsche Cayman R Against the BMW 1M
We drove both the Porsche Cayman R and Boxster Spyder last summer and came away decidedly impressed. But against the 1M we felt that both lacked a sense of occasion …
Thieves Cloning BMW Keys Finally Stopped?
Throughout Europe there has been an uptick in stolen BMW’s. Not because thieves are flat bedding them away as in years past, but because thieves have gone high tech and …
The Green Mamba BMW 1M in Individual Java Green
The guys over at the German site BimmerToday have an exclusive on a factory one-off 1M. The custom Leipzig build was one of the final cars produced before the 1M …
BF Review: MINI JCW Coupe vs BMW 1 Series M Coupe
The high end of the MINI JCW line versus the low-end of the M line. It’s a little apples to oranges but in the BMW Group empire, these two aren’t that far apart in positioning and pricing. So what better way to spend a weekend than to take both of these highly coveted cars out to the backroads of the United State midwest and have a face-off.
BMW M Commercial “Cake”
Ahhh, a sigh of pure relief, BMWNA can still make a fine commercial. At least a really fine M commercial. We’ll have two slices please. One in Sakir Orange flavored …
Autocar Wraps-up Longterm Test of the 1M
If you’ve been following BimmerFile you’ll surely have read my own experience with owning a 1M longterm. The most recent being my six month recap. But while BimmerFile’s long-term review …
