Issue 129

April 2015

2014 i8: A hybrid for the long haul

A road trip in the i8 is a revelation in rapid progress, quiet comfort…and the fun of talking to strangers.
2014 F30 335i: Sportier, but still stock

M Performance Parts increase the sportiness of the 335i—or any BMW—without sacrificing the warranty.
Interview: Hildegard Wortmann: "Authenticity is most important"

BMW AG’s Senior VP for Product Management talks about the brand, the cars and the evolving market.
Buyer’s Guide: CPO BMWs: The $30,000 option: New vs. CPO

If your new-car budget won’t stretch beyond a base model, a CPO car might give you more BMW.
Full Article
Effective Execution

Turner Motorsport’s M5 does more than make big power. It also recaptures the raw essence of the original E28.
E85 Z4 M Coupe: Infused with light

With a body entirely in carbon fiber, Slek Designs’ M4 sheds hundreds of pounds and gains serious presence.
2000 E46 328Ci: Thrill of the Chase

For more than a decade, Chase Donnelly has been modifying his E46 coupe to perfection…as if such a thing could exist!
1995 E36 M3: Pavement Engineering

Working in his Houston driveway, Cody Crochet creates a super-slammed and ultra-stylish E36 M3.
Full Article
Türkisblau Original

Barry & Lynn Friesen have cared for their 2002 tii for more than 40 years and 153,000 miles, keeping it original all the while.
Interview: Dr. Thomas Girst: The Curator

With a new Art Car due shortly, BMW’s head of cultural engagement talks about the the company’s innovative arts programs.
Paddock Pass: driver changes at BMW Team RLL

Luhr replaces Hand, Priaulx and Müller head home. Also: Privateer plans for 2015 take shape in TUSC, PWC, CTSC.

Issue 129

April 2015

2014 i8: A hybrid for the long haul

A road trip in the i8 is a revelation in rapid progress, quiet comfort…and the fun of talking to strangers.

2014 F30 335i: Sportier, but still stock

M Performance Parts increase the sportiness of the 335i—or any BMW—without sacrificing the warranty.

Interview: Hildegard Wortmann: "Authenticity is most important"

BMW AG’s Senior VP for Product Management talks about the brand, the cars and the evolving market.

Buyer’s Guide: CPO BMWs: The $30,000 option: New vs. CPO

If your new-car budget won’t stretch beyond a base model, a CPO car might give you more BMW.

Effective Execution

Turner Motorsport’s M5 does more than make big power. It also recaptures the raw essence of the original E28.

E85 Z4 M Coupe: Infused with light

With a body entirely in carbon fiber, Slek Designs’ M4 sheds hundreds of pounds and gains serious presence.

2000 E46 328Ci: Thrill of the Chase

For more than a decade, Chase Donnelly has been modifying his E46 coupe to perfection…as if such a thing could exist!

1995 E36 M3: Pavement Engineering

Working in his Houston driveway, Cody Crochet creates a super-slammed and ultra-stylish E36 M3.

Türkisblau Original

Barry & Lynn Friesen have cared for their 2002 tii for more than 40 years and 153,000 miles, keeping it original all the while.

Interview: Dr. Thomas Girst: The Curator

With a new Art Car due shortly, BMW’s head of cultural engagement talks about the the company’s innovative arts programs.

Paddock Pass: driver changes at BMW Team RLL

Luhr replaces Hand, Priaulx and Müller head home. Also: Privateer plans for 2015 take shape in TUSC, PWC, CTSC.