I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30 test, in a way, … Continue reading
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In well-worn M philosophy, the chassis must always be faster than the engine. For decades this has been an engineering challenge for M, because they’ve always fitted stonking engines under the hood. To go the wayward American route of fitting … Continue reading
The iconic M6 returns from a two year hiatus more powerful, more athletic, more focused, more luxurious and more efficient than ever before. Since the “M6” badge was first placed on a BMW back in 1987, this iconic model has … Continue reading
The new 2013 BMW M6 Convertible makes its world debut today with the first photos and official information. As expected, the new M6 shares the same engine with the recently unveiled M5. Internally designated as the S63Tü this new engine … Continue reading
See update below with official BMW statement BMW of North America has agreed to pay a $3 million fine to settle U.S. government allegations that it failed to promptly notify regulators about potential safety defects. NTHSA says that BMW agreed … Continue reading
Some fragment of an article flashed by, probably on an iPad, that got me thinking about all of the small-scale manufacturers of automobiles and their need for drivetrain components. More than one genius has gone to financial ruin thinking they … Continue reading





I’m on the way back from Monterey, California, fresh off testing the all new F30 3 Series in both N20-powered 328i and N55-powered 335i guise. Only I don’t want to leave. I went into the F30 test, in a way, … Continue reading
At home on the street or on the track, the new BMW 3 Series paid a visit to Laguna Seca Raceway in the capable hands of BMW Performance Center Instructors. This week, BMW is hosting the U.S. media launch of … Continue reading
There is no secret anymore that here at BMWBLOG we love the Laguna Seca Blue color. We have said it several times before here, here or here, but every time we get to see new photos of this color, the … Continue reading
The BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team fought to its third consecutive podium (four total for the season) with a second place finish by the No. 90 M3 GT of Joey Hand and Dirk Müller in today’s six-hour American Le Mans … Continue reading
The BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team BMW M3 GT Coupes will start from the third row of the highly competitive GT class in tomorrow’s six-hour American Le Mans Series race at Mazda Laguna Seca. Qualifying drivers Bill Auberlen and Dirk … Continue reading
Following three podium finishes in the first two American Le Mans Series races of the season, the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team has spent five weeks in focused preparation for the May 22nd six-hour race at Mazda Laguna Seca Raceway. … Continue reading
First Laguna Seca of the E9x M3 series were seen last year. It all began with an M3 Sedan featuring the Laguna Seca Individual color that came with a hefty price: $5,000. As we learned in the past, BMW only … Continue reading
With a sixth place finish by Tommy Milner and Dirk Müller in today’s Monterey Sports Car Championship, the BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team concluded its inaugural American Le Mans Series season. In the ten-race, eight-months-long season from Sebring to Laguna … Continue reading
The BMW Rahal Letterman Racing Team M3s will start mid-pack for tomorrow’s Monterey Sports Car Championship following the most competitive GT2 qualifying session of the season. When the checkered flag waved, the top-10 cars were within one second of the … Continue reading