Features

Issue 92

History

A Good First Impression 1

A Good First Impression

In the spring of 1975, U.S. road racing fans found out what “BMW” really stands for.

Issue 91

Modified

Orange Crush 1

Orange Crush

Marc Ghafouri’s smart restoration-modification pays homage to the 2002 Turbo while keeping this carbureted ’02 true to its origins as a charming but simple street machine.

Issue 91

Classics

Baroque Beauty 1

Baroque Beauty

A recent restoration has returned this 501 V8 to as-new condition, providing a rare window onto an oddly unsuccessful chapter in BMW’s history.

Issue 90

Classics

Solid and Straightforward 1

Solid and Straightforward

A slew of upgrades can’t change the fundamental character of this Bavaria, which remains a sterling example of solid engineering and straightforward design after 40 years on the road.

Issue 87

Modified

A Wilder Shade of M 1

A Wilder Shade of M

Active Autowerke’s supercharged M3 finally hits the road. We try to keep up with it on the twisting canyon roads of Malibu.

Issue 88

Modified

The Sound of Speed 1

The Sound of Speed

With 648 horsepower, Lawrence Henrard’s turbocharged E46 M3 is obviously fast, but the real seduction is the glorious sound coming from its engine bay.

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