One thing that is a sure bet in the automotive world, is that when a new generation of a car comes along, it is bound to be faster than the outgoing example. Because of this, we tend to look at older performance cars in relative terms, thinking about their significance at the time,...
Between 1995 and 1998, BMW was running an E36 M3 GTR in the American IMSA championship and finding some serious success. In hopes of spinning this into a marketing opportunity, BMW built a limited edition E36 M3 for just the North American market. But the car that resulted was far more...
Every enthusiast has their favorite variant of the BMW M3- for some, it is the original E30, whereas for others, the newest G80 is their preferred vehicle. However, one thing most BMW lovers can agree on is that the E46 is a high point out of the marque’s six generations. Debuting in...
Upon its debut in 2007, the BMW E92 M3 quickly became one of the most beloved generations of the famed model in the company’s history. With its high-revving V8, subtly aggressive styling, and superior handling characteristics, the E92 M3 was an ideal driver's car for a world moving...
BMW unveiled the E9X series 3-Series at an interesting time in automotive history. The mid-2000s saw technology becoming more prevalent in cars but was before computers had completely taken over the driving experience. What this meant for enthusiasts was systems like traction and...
More often than not, when a manufacturer introduces a special edition of an already performance-oriented car, the differences between it and the standard model are usually marginal. However, the case of the BMW M2 CS couldn't be more different. When the BMW M2 debuted in 2015, it earned...
As BMW was beginning to wind down E9X M3 production in 2013, they elected to produce a few special models to mark the end of the line. One of these special editions is known as the Lime Rock Park Edition, which was developed to pay tribute to a truly legendary race course. Lime Rock...
For many performance car manufacturers, there is one style of engine that they are most closely tied to; for Porsche, it is a Flat-6, with Ferrari a V12, and for BMW, since the 1930s, that motor has been the Inline-6. As technology advanced, the engine was improved and refined with...
When the E39 M5 was unveiled at the 1998 Geneva Motor Show, it represented a sea change for the model and signified the M5’s evolution into a proper Autobahn missel. For the first time in BMW M’s history, the M5 was powered by a motorsport-derived V8 called the S62, which was...
Towards the end of E9X M3 production, BMW wanted to make a few special edition cars to keep people excited about the car while they were preparing the next generation. One of the most sought-after of these limited-run cars was the Frozen Limited Edition- these featured BMW’s new...
BMW’s F80 M3 was a big departure for the M3 line; it was the first turbocharged car in the car’s lineage and also marked the beginning of the M3 name, denoting sedans and the M4 the coupes. But in classic BMW M fashion, these changes didn’t keep the F80 from becoming the most...
Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, CT is the third oldest continuously operating race track in the United States. Nestled at the foot of the Berkshire Mountains, it is well known for its lush green surroundings and compact layout giving spectators an outstanding view of all the action. In...
Frozen Polar Silver Metallic over Black Novillo and Sakhir Orange / Black Leather Interior, Incredibly Rare Example – This 2012 BMW M3 CRT is #61 of 67 lightweight sedans produced for the European market and was ordered by the 1st and only owner in Saudi Arabia. This example was part...
*Repeat Visitor* Titanium Silver over Mulberry Leather, Absolutely Gorgeous, Stock Condition, Survivor E36 M3! Rare Color Combination! Only 29,445 Original Miles Since New! 100% Stock Condition with No Modifications, Changes or Additions! This M3 is all original paint in excellent...