Issue 133

October 2015

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1. Full Article

   CSL Hommage concept

   At Villa d’Este, BMW’s latest “Hommage” pays tribute to the legendary CSL racers of the 1970s.

2. 2015 228i Coupe THP: Heir Apparent

   It’s positioned as the spiritual successor to the 2002, but does the 228i live up to that lofty billing? Maybe it’s more like a modern-day E36 M3…

3. 2014 M6 Gran Coupe ZCP: Weight Management

   The extra power of the Competition Package is nice, but it’s the improved handling that makes this option truly worthwhile.

4. Big BMW Coupes, 1977-2010

   From the E24 6 Series to the E63, with an E31 8 Series in between, BMW’s big coupes offer performance and style on any budget.

5. Culture: Priceless…and public

   Created for the lobby of BMW’s four-cylinder HQ, Gerhard Richter’s Red, Yellow, Blue made BMW a patron of the avant garde.

6. 1982 E21 345i: Shades of gray

   Mike Dietel’s turbocharged “345i” was the hottest BMW of the 1980s, and this car’s speed was matched by the strangeness of its journey.

7. Full Article

   Hot Chili 2002

   Northwest enthusiast Alan Rich spices up his 2002 with S14 power from an E30 M3 to create a highly personal Chili Red hot rod.

8. 328s at Amelia Island: A class of their own

   Seven 328s, all different, take to the lawn at Amelia Island, offering a master class in BMW history and the power of legend.

9. The BMW Event: Sunshine State

   Finally! Hosted by Active Autowerke, The BMW Event brings the BMW community to Homestead for a uniquely South Florida event.

10. Paddock Pass: BMW Team RLL Gets Second Win in a Row at Laguna Seca

    Z4s beaten by Audi at the Nürburgring 24 Hour; John Edwards interview.