Issue 123

June 2014

1. 2014 F32 435i Coupe: Worthy of its own name

   Is BMW’s 4 Series coupe different enough to its 3 Series sedan counterpart to warrant its own model name? Former skeptics say yes.

2. Full Article

   BMW Innovation Day 2104

   From laser lights to carbon fiber support structures, BMW is pushing forward into a brave new world.

3. Buyer's Guide: What $14k buys in 2014

   For half the price of a new 3 Series, you could be driving one of these fascinating enthusiast models instead.

4. 2014 F56 MINI Cooper S: Thoroughly modern MINI

   The third-generation MINI feels more Munich than ever, with BMW-built engines and a shared platform.

5. 2014 Rolls-Royce Wraith: Coupe de Grace

   With 624 hp from its BMW-built V12 engine, the new Wraith is the fastest Rolls yet, capable of hitting 60 mph in 4.4 seconds. Just don’t try to hustle it through the turns!

6. Full Article

   Black tie cabriolet

   Elegantly restored in two-tone black and white, Stephen Norman’s 327 cabriolet toured the West and played Pebble Beach.

7. 2006 E92 335i: True Love

   His girlfriend made him choose between her and the car. We think Neema Mazi made the right choice in keeping his stunning 335i.

8. 2013 E92 M3: Salbaje, indeed!

   It means “That’s badass!” in Tagalog, and it’s an apt description of Chris Naguit’s latest project, a not-so-plain-vanilla E92 M3.

9. Interview: Up through the ranks

   For Gordon McDonnell, working as BMW’s Motorsport Manager fulfills a lifelong passion for racing.

10. Paddock Pass: New chapter opens at daytona

    The new era in U.S. sportscar racing gets underway with the Tudor series. Also, Augusto Farfus interview.