E36 M3

BMW actually made an E36 M3 Compact model

BMW actually made an E36 M3 Compact model

Another prototype kept under lock by BMW M was an E36 M3 Compact variant built in 1996 as an one-off model. BMW says that the idea behind this model was to present younger customers, in…

The BMW E36 M3 loves being on the track

The BMW E36 M3 loves being on the track

The E30 M3 and E46 M3 sit at the top of the car collectors’ list, but there is one M3 that is often overlooked: E36 M3. The neglected child of the M3 family is likely…

All generations BMW M3 get together for a photoshoot

Is the E36 M3 the best budget track day BMW?

It’s no secret that BMW enthusiasts are fans of the race track. Basically, the whole purpose behind buying a BMW is to buy a luxury car that’s sportier than pretty much every other luxury brand. The natural…

BMW Race Day 2015 in South Africa

Just a few weeks ago, the ODI Drag strip near Pretoria hosted the annual 2015 BMW Race Day. The drag strip is famous for its altitude – 1,400m (0.86 miles) above sea level. The crowd…

The History Of BMW M3

The History Of BMW M3

In 2012, an advertisement by BMW North America read: “We don’t make sports cars. We don’t make SUVs. We don’t make hybrids. We don’t make luxury sedans. We only make one thing. The Ultimate Driving…

Concorso d'Eleganza: 30 Years of BMW M3

Concorso d’Eleganza: 30 Years of BMW M3

As part of the 2015 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este even, BMW also celebrated the 30th anniversary of the iconic M3. Three decades ago, for the first time, BMW offered a midsize sports car which has…