Issue 97

April 2011

1. F10 535i: The Executive’s Secret

   With the right options to optimize handling—namely the Sport and Dynamic Handling Packages—the F10 535i becomes a serious sports sedan that’s still comfortable in daily driving.

2. F25 X3 35i: Family Values

   No longer outsourced, the F25 X3 is a real BMW at last, retaining its excellent handling while gaining in quality and precision.

3. E90/92 M3 ZCP: Sharper Focus

   The Competition Package option makes the current M3 a better track tool while its chassis electronics enhance versatility.

4. Full Article

   M School: Now More Than Ever

   As BMW’s M cars become both faster and heavier, learning to drive them at speed is vital. For the best education money can buy, we attend the Advanced M School at Virginia International.

5. Full Article

   E92 M3: Dark Knight

   It may have military-themed styling, but the latest supercharged M3 from VF Engineering and Vorsteiner is no stealth fighter!

6. 2002 tii: Fast Orange

   Working with Mario Langsten’s Vintage Sports and Racing, Roy Wicklund builds a stunningly fast—and beautiful—S14-powered 2002.

7. E31 Concept: Mystery Convertible

   Try as they might, BMW’s talented development engineers simply couldn’t turn the E31 8 Series coupe into a capable convertible.

8. Event: Bavarian Autosport’s Show & Shine

   For its 17th annual celebration, Bavarian Autosport rolls out deep discounts as well as hot dogs and beer. BMW fans bring cool cars.

9. E9 CSL: Motorsport Siblings

   Seeing even one IMSA CSL is a treat; imagine our delight when two of these BMW Motorsport racers turned up at Infineon Raceway.

10. Paddock Pass

    BMW racing fans will have M3s aplenty to cheer on in 2011, from the GT2s of ALMS to the tube-framed special of Rolex GT.