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BMW M3: Evolution Over the Years
Electric Federal gives us a look back at the history of the M3 from the E30 to the present day E90/92. Well worth a view for anyone with a pulse …
Breaking: BMW’s Carbon Fiber Suspension Revealed
A year ago here at BF we had revealed that BMW M was working on CF suspension components. More specifically they were to be used in the M3 and M4 as the goal for the M engineers was to get the power to weight ratio of the F80 generation better than that of the E90 CRT. To do that they were exploring every option they had to shave weight, much like a hardcore mountain biker using titanium bolts the guys and gals at M were focussed on the scale.
DTM: BMW Stripped of Brands Hatch Pole
Brands Hatch, UK: After turning the fastest lap in qualifying, Martin Tomczyk’s team RMG had his car underweight and he was stripped of the pole. A devastating blow- but with Augusto Farfus (BR) now lining up in second place, in front of Joey Hand (US) in third. Bruno Spengler (CA) starts the second race of the season from fourth. Marco Wittmann (DE), Andy Priaulx (GB), Timo Glock (DE) and Dirk Werner (DE) start from sixth, seventh, tenth and 14th respectively giving BMW a fighting chance to take home a victory.
The BMW M3: All Four Generations (E30, E36, E46, E92) At The Track
The BMW M3 is now legend. But sometimes even a legend deserves a new look. Motortrend did just that when they took all four generations to the track. It’s a must watch video for any BMW fans and M3 owner.
Is the E30 M3 the Most Over-rated
With values up 27% in the last year the E30 M3 is beginning to get out of reach for many longtime BMW enthusiasts. In fact it’s doubled within the past …
The E30 M3 DTM vs the E92 M3 DTM
Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler – the 1989 and 2012 DTM champions – met up at Hockenheim for a celebration of two champions. Ravaglia took to the track at the …
Video: The E30 M3 vs the M3 GTS
Some eye-candy for you to end the week. XCAR takes both of these classics out and gives us their impressions of what makes them special.
Video: 2014 M235i, M3 and i8 Testing at the ‘Ring
BMW spent yesterday at the ‘Ring doing what is likely some final suspension evaluation on three of the most exciting cars of 2014, the M235i, M3 and i8.
BMW Launches its 2013 DTM Line-up at the Welt
Official Release: BMW Motorsport has passed another important milestone on the way to the start of the 2013 DTM season: On Saturday the BMW Welt in Munich (DE), located next …
The E90 M3 vs the C63 in “Double Battles”
Iron Chief meets Top Gear is the best way to describe these kind of videos. We’ve seen version with everything from supercars to superminis. And now we have this – …
BimmerCast #69: M235i & the Future of the M3 – Can Either Live up to the E90?
We’re back with a quick recap and news and then a look ahead. The Geneva show is hours away and it serves as the perfect backdrop to talk about what BMW will be up to for the rest of the year. Here’s a quick look at the topics of BimmerCast #69.
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.
A Farewell to The BMW M3 GT
The M3 GT by all accounts has bee a tremendous success for BMW over the past five years. In total it won five GT titles ran ALMS four seasons and had it’s biggest win at the 2010 Nürburgring 24 Hours.
