Issue 124

August 2014

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1. Full Article

   F82 M4 Safety Car in Qatar

   The much-anticipated new M4 reveals itself as a light, lively and fast machine that’s perfectly suited to track duty.

2. 2014 F34 328i xDrive Gran Turismo: Fast Freight

   The new 3 GT has so much legroom, headroom and cargo space it could almost be called a 3.5 Series.

3. E46 M3: Pure M

   With a high-revving six and lively handling, the 2001–2006 E46 M3 is the essential M car. Here’s how to buy a good one.

4. Full Article

   Detail-oriented

   In Jet Black with Inka Orange details, Nick DeClemente’s M3 Convertible is a subtle yet stunning supercharged special.

5. 2014 F32 435i: Fast work!

   Just weeks after gettng a new 435i, Burger Motorsports had already found another 80 or so hp and better handling.

6. 1973 2002/S14 : Full circle

   Eric Bernstein knew his dad’s 2002 would be much cooler with an E30 M3 drivetrain. The finished car shows he was right!

7. History: The amazing Max Hoffman

   For 30 years, BMW’s U.S. importer wielded his influence in Munich, driving the creation of the 507 and 2002, among others.

8. Event: Rising tide at amelia island

   Forget the two 507s at $2 million. The real shocker was an E24 M6 for $52,000. Also, CSLs star in the concours.

9. Paddock Pass: BMW RLL takes podiums

   The Z4s keep running strong at Sebring and Long Beach; Turner Motorsport returns to World Challenge, Z4s at ’Ring.