Road Tests

Issue 105

All new, yet totally familiar 1

All new, yet totally familiar

Despite a fresh emphasis on frugality, the new F30 is as fun to drive as any 3 Series, a classic BMW through and through.

Issue 102

The Fun One 1

The Fun One

Driving the new 1 Series M Coupe on the track at Buttonwillow—and pitting it against the venerable E92 M3 at Willow Springs—reveals a challenging but rewarding BMW created expressly for enthusiasts.

Issue 100

The One 1

The One

A driver’s car par excellence, the new 1 Series M Coupe evokes the spirit of the E30 M3 with its tactile speed and simplicity.

Issue 96

The Same, Only Better 1

The Same, Only Better

The 2011 135i may look identical to last year’s version, but a revamped engine and minor suspension changes have subtly improved its character.

Issue 95

The Pinnacle 1

The Pinnacle

An enthusiast’s BMW par excellence, the 335is Coupe just might be the best 3 Series of its generation.

Issue 94

Street Legal…and Sold Out 1

Street Legal…and Sold Out

To celebrate the M3’s 25th anniversary, BMW let us loose at Ascari in the limited-production M3 GTS. With each of 150 examples already sold, it was an extra-special day in a superlative BMW.

Issue 94

When More Isn’t Better 1

When More Isn’t Better

With a 300-hp engine mated to underwhelming suspension, the 135i Convertible makes an excellent argument for less power and better handling.

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