BMW’s desire for a ‘sporty 3 Series’ in the mid-1980s gave rise to what has gone on to become one of the true greats of performance motoring.
As a result, many automakers that traditionally produced RWD cars replaced them with V6s. Mercedes-Benz did that in 1998. Even Jaguar – synonymous with the inline-6 — used V6s between 1999 and 2017.
While circuit-focused M3s existed before 2003 - think GT and Lightweight E36s - as well as after - GTS, most notably - still ...
We dive deep into the BMW E46 M3 CSL, exploring what makes it the ultimate M3 - lightweight chassis, sharper steering, aggressive exhaust - and reveal the real issue that even fans overlook. Is it ...
We put our E46 M3 CSL on the dyno to find out exactly how much power it’s making after years on the road. Known for its lightweight design and legendary S54 engine, the CSL is a special car — but how ...
Welcome back to Choices, where seemingly similar cars are pitted against one another in a battle for your affection. It’s like trying to choose your favourite hamburger (they’re all great, right?) ...
The ultimate driving machine. Sheer driving pleasure. These are some of BMW's most popular slogans, which, according to the automaker, describe each of its vehicles — particularly the M Division ...
There’s a symbiotic relationship between game developers and car companies. Especially those car companies that champion the driving experience with their performance models, like BMW. A great driving ...
The first-generation BMW 8 Series, introduced in 1989, was a muscular and forward-thinking grand tourer. Despite its impressive performance and striking design, it failed to achieve significant sales ...
The BMW M4 CSL carries the weight of its iconic three-letter designation, reminiscent of the revered E46 M3 CSL. However, the M4 CSL faces the challenge of surpassing its predecessor’s legendary ...
While studying recent E46 sales figures, I came across a wild outlier. Used BMW E46 M3 CSLs are special, of course, with only 1,383 produced and just 841 built with left-hand drive. They have a ...
Apple’s M3 Max is an incredibly powerful chip, significantly increasing Apple Silicon’s CPU and GPU performance. It’s gotten a ton of press, but is it necessarily faster than the fastest Windows ...