Alpha-N in Germany has unveiled its latest project car; the Alpha-N BMW M3, base on the current E92 model. It features some very stealthy and wickedly black body enhancements, and increased engine power. In its standard form the BMW M3 comes with a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated V8 engine producing 309kW […]
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Video: Electric 1995 BMW M3 Pikes Peak racer test drive
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drive a very high performance electric vehicle? Pikes Peak veteran Bill Caswell has just sampled a special electric 1995 BMW M3 (EV) racer that will be competing in this year’s Pikes Peak Hill Climb. You may remember the car from […]
BMW M3 Lime Rock Park edition, just 200 to be made
BMW has revealed another limited edition of the current generation BMW M3, called the BMW M3 Lime Rock Park edition. It comes with a smattering of tasty highlights. The all-new M3 is only around one year away now. So to help build up anticipation for the nameplate, and to finish […]
2012 International Engine of the Year Awards winners announced
The winners of the 2012 International Engine of the Year Awards have been announced, with Ford, Ferrari, and BMW collecting multiple achievements in various categories. Taking home the overall 2012 International Engine of the Year Award is the new Ford EcoBoost 1.0-litre turbocharged three-cylinder. It gathered 401 points from the […]
For Sale: E30 BMW M3 with an S38 3.8L stroker M5 engine
The E30 BMW M3 is regarded as one of the all-time greats in terms of driver’s cars. Adding an S38 3.6-litre straight-six M5 engine could only make things better, surely? This example is exactly that, a little E30 M3 with a big straight-six engine borrowed from its bigger brother. And […]
BMW seven-speed manual patent application found
A BMW patent application has been found outlining an interesting seven-speed manual design. The German carmaker could be thinking of introducing such a design on its upcoming models. Porsche currently offers a seven-speed manual in the new 991 Porsche 911. It’s added mainly for economical highway cruising purposes. According to […]
BMW M: 40 years of race-bred road cars
This year, and this month, BMW M celebrates its 40th birthday. We thought we’d take a look at the history of BMW’s motorsport division, and some of the awesome cars it has produced over the years. According to the dictionary, the definition of a sports car is: a small, high-powered […]
2014 BMW M3 to get straight-six engine – confirmed
There has been a number of rumours and reports circulating lately, speculating the potential powerplant for the upcoming 2014 BMW M3. A straight-six engine has now been confirmed. Speaking with BMW enthusiast forum Bimmerpost, BMW president of BMW North America, Mr. Ludwig Willisch, confirmed that the next M3 will feature […]