When the first BMW M3 was released in 1987, it revolutionized how the world thought about sports cars. Not only was the E30 M3 the direct product of the upper-echelon DTM racing series, but it was also a usable car. Since 1987, there have been six generations of M3, each holding true to that original…
Since the introduction of the BMW N54 in 2006, BMW has garnered quite a reputation for squeezing some serious performance out of small displacement inline 6 engines. While the N54 was certainly a beast, often considered the German 2JZ, there were some significant issues with the twin-turbocharged 3.0L inline 6 that wouldn’t be ironed out…
Use the following keys to search for a specific topic: Windows: Ctrl + F Mac: Command + F We will break the S63 FAQ guide into the following subjects: BMW S63 General Info FAQs S63 Standard Maintenance FAQs BMW S63 Reliability & Common Problems BMW S63 Tuning & Mods FAQs BMW S63 General Info FAQs…
At this point, BMW has been in the compact SUV game for nearly a decade. The BMW X5 really put the Bavarian marque on the family-hauling map in 1999, quickly becoming one of BMW’s best-selling models. The success of the X5 led to the expansion of the BMW X model line, beginning with the introduction…
The BMW 3-series has long been a legend in the luxury sports car market. It made Car & Drivers 10 Best list for 22 years straight – from 1992 to 2014 – making it the longest-running entry. However, that reign ended shortly after the release of the F30 and the 3-series has yet to make…
BMW has been on top of the EV trend since the beginning. It might come as a surprise to some that BMW has been on the electric wave since the early 1970s. Their first all-electric creation was an electric 1972 BMW 2002, powered by 12, 12-volt batteries, providing a 37-mile range. Since then, BMW has…
When it comes to historic car manufacturer partnerships, Mercedes and McLaren, Toyota and Subaru, and Shelby and Ford are likely to come to mind first. Some of those partnerships have given the world some of the most celebrated and sought-after models in history. The McLaren Mercedes SLR, Shelby GT500, and Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86 are all…
Most engine and car performance upgrades begin (and often end) with an ECU tune or remap. This is considered a cost-effective method of gaining horsepower and torque. What’s more, the same procedure also helps to increase fuel economy. The good news is that this is perfectly legal and only takes about half an hour to…
In 1995, BMW was facing some tough competition. Mercedes were cooking up the next E-Class which would release in 1996, with all of the luxury and technical prowess that the world had come to expect from BMW’s Stuttgart-based neighbors. Audi was putting out some winners too. The 1995 Audi A6 might not have been able…
The M340i and M3 are both excellent performance cars from BMW. They’re both enthusiast cars that deliver great performance, handling, and driving experience. While both carry an M-badge only one of them is truly an M – the BMW M3. The M340i is known as an M-Performance car (or “M-Lite”), but isn’t truly built or…
Anyone that owns a BMW E30 knows that the factory M20B25 2.5L, M20B27 2.7L, and M42 4-cylinder engines leave a lot to be desired in the horsepower department. While the factory engine options are certainly enough to get a 2600 lb BMW E30 going under its own weight, you won’t be winning any drag races….
The BMW F30 is the sixth iteration of the notorious BMW 3-Series. Released in 2011, the F30 chassis replaced the E90 3-Series which was unquestionably due for a refresh. With the introduction of the BMW F30 came a number of firsts for the 3-Series chassis and BMW as a whole. The F30 range was the…
