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Next Generation M3 Gains HP Despite Losing Cylinders

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Next Generation M3 Gains HP Despite Losing Cylinders
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Details are surfacing on the next-generation BMW M3, as we continue to wonder whether or not it’ll be offered with a manual transmission. It’s starting to appear that the sedan M3 model will be available with a dual-clutch transmission only, while the coupe M4 will probably see a manual option. Continue Reading...

2014 BMW M3 to Lose Manual Gearbox, or Will It?

2014 BMW M3 to Lose Manual Gearbox, or Will It?
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One of the most illustrious names in German sport sedan history, the BMW M3 will transition away from its naturally aspirated engine roots in the upcoming model meant to bow at next year’s Geneva Motor Show, doing so without a manual transmission. Continue Reading...

Ten Turbo Cars We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On

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Ten Turbo Cars We Can’t Wait to Get Our Hands On
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Turbocharged vehicles are quickly becoming the answer to having a fuel-efficient vehicle, with exciting performance. They seem to all be geared towards the sensible enthusiast, offering sporty dynamics, while still getting solid fuel efficiency.  Here’s some of the upcoming turbo-charged vehicles you can expect in the next few years. We’ve got some spy-pictures, and concept… Continue Reading...

2014 BMW M3 Could See 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 Engine

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2014 BMW M3 Could See 3.0L Twin Turbo V6 Engine
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While BMW is out testing its new, next-generation M3, automotive enthusiasts are speculating what will come underneath the hood when it’s finally released as a 2014 model year vehicle. Initially it was believed that the 2014 M3 would see a tri-turbo, straight-six engine, but now a BMW insider is claiming that a 3.0L, twin-turbo V6… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 Caught Testing in Latest Spy Photos

BMW M3 Caught Testing in Latest Spy Photos
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BMW‘s M cars are always anxiously awaited by fans thanks to the legacy of performance that is attached to the brand. It seems the newest M badge to adorn a BWM will be attached to the 3-series, and our spy photographers snapped some spy photos of the M3 testing somewhere in Sweden.  Not much is… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 Revealed for UK Enthusiasts

BMW M3 Limited Edition 500 Revealed for UK Enthusiasts
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BMW enthusiasts in the United Kingdom will get to enjoy a Limited Edition 500 model of the current-generation M3 Coupe and Convertible.  Limited to 500 units, the special edition mostly features aesthetic accessories including dark-chrome details on the double kidney grille, side fender plates and a quad-tipped exhaust setup. Additionally, it comes with the popular… Continue Reading...

BMW X5M Faster on Track Than M3, Video Proof

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The corkscrew at Laguna Seca is one of the most noticeable landmarks in the world to any automotive enthusiast. So BMW got clever with the famous turn with a new marketing video for its X5M, proving that it can even best its M3 counterpart on the track. The video starts out as your standard on-track… Continue Reading...

BMW M5 ‘Frozen Silver’ on Display at Canadian International Auto Show

BMW M5 ‘Frozen Silver’ on Display at Canadian International Auto Show
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Attendees to the 2012 Canadian International Auto Show in Toronto, Canada might not get to ogle all the cool cars that we did in Detroit, but at least BMW brought something to show off: a special edition BMW Individual paint job. Seen here is the Frozen Silver finish that was first offered on the M3 last… Continue Reading...

BMW M5 Trumps 1M Coupe, M3 At The Track [Videos]

BMW M5 Trumps 1M Coupe, M3 At The Track [Videos]
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Those guys over at Autobild sure know how to have some fun. They decided to do grab every current BMW M model  and pit them off against one another at Germany’s Sachsenring track in Bernsdorf. The fastest time of the day from their shootout was BMW’s M3 GTS, equipped with semi-slicks with a time of 1:37.30… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 Competition Edition “Frozen Silver” Limited to Just 40 Units for U.S.

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BMW M3 Competition Edition “Frozen Silver” Limited to Just 40 Units for U.S.
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Initially introduced in Europe half a year ago to commemorate 40 years of M, the BMW M3 Competition Edition will soon be available in the United States in an extremely limited amount of only 40 coupes. The limited edition Competition coupe will only be available with a Frozen Silver exterior paint, M3 GTS 19-inch rims… Continue Reading...

BMW Patents Electric Turbocharger, Will We See It In The Next M3?

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BMW Patents Electric Turbocharger, Will We See It In The Next M3?
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First it was the bi-turbo V6 patent that leaked, and now BMW has filed for a patent on their electric turbocharger, leading to new rumors for what will potentially power the next generation M3. Ever since BMW started regularly employing turbochargers on their factory powerplants, they’ve been seeking ways to efficiently address the issues of… Continue Reading...

Transform Your BMW M3 into a Street Legal GT Race Car thanks to CLP Automotive

Transform Your BMW M3 into a Street Legal GT Race Car thanks to CLP Automotive
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BMW M3 owners looking to transform their ride to a GT-inspired race car lookalike can now turn to CLP Automotive’s Interceptor kit to accomplish the task. The full carbon fiber widebody conversion kit doesn’t come cheap though, priced at around $12,400. Your hard-earned dollars will get you a new front bumper, hood, fenders (with lower… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 DTM Race Car Video

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BMW has unveiled the M3 DTM, a high performance race car that will compete in the 2012 DTM (German Touring Car) series. The M3 debuted at BMW Welt in Munich, and is a very exciting event after a two decade absence of BMW at DTM. Between 1987 and 1992, the M3 won 40 race and had over… Continue Reading...

BMW M3 DTM Race Car Revealed: 2012 German Touring Car Season Now Officially Interesting

BMW M3 DTM Race Car Revealed: 2012 German Touring Car Season Now Officially Interesting
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BMW has taken the cover off its jaw-dropping M3 DTM Concept Car, giving us a taste of what will hit the track in the upcoming 2012 DTM season. Even though the German automaker has announced that the looks of the car will most likely change considerably leading up to its first race, we hope they… Continue Reading...

BMW 335i Performance Edition To Be Released

BMW 335i Performance Edition To Be Released
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BMW will release a new special edition 335i, thanks to the high demand for the quick selling M3 Frozen Black Edition. The 335i Performance Edition will feature a boost in power and some distinguishing features. BMW has announced an additional 20-hp and an extra 32 lb-ft of torque added to the standard model’s 300-hp and… Continue Reading...

MAC Auto Couture Partners With Active Autowerke for Custom BMW M3 Duo [Car Porn]

MAC Auto Couture Partners With Active Autowerke for Custom BMW M3 Duo [Car Porn]
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Martino Auto Concepts in Glen Cove, New York, started out by specializing in repairing accident vehicles and are only one of eight facilities in North America to feature a Celette fixture bench and a Carbench Octopus. This allows Martino Auto Concepts (MAC for short) to become a factory approved BMW repair facility while having the… Continue Reading...

REPORT: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out

REPORT: BMW M3 CRT Already Sold Out
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Despite not having even been a week since BMW first announced the M3 CRT, rumor has it that all 67 units are already spoken for. This comes from a German publication, Autobild, but has not yet been confirmed by BMW themselves. It wouldn’t surprise us though that this limited edition M3 is already sold out,… Continue Reading...