BMW 1M

BMW’s history with V8s is a strangely selective one. Some of the brand’s most iconic cars were built around eight cylinders—the E39 M5, the E92 M3, the E38 7 Series, and the timeless beauty that…

The BMW 1M has reached a point where it’s no longer just a used performance car. Prices have climbed, good examples are getting harder to find, and many owners aren’t daily-driving them anymore. When a…

The BMW 1M is one of the all-time greats. You don’t have to take our word for it — even though it may be an open secret that the BMWBLOG garage houses one of these…

For three years running, the BMW 1 Series M Register has hosted the world’s largest gathering dedicated to one of BMW M’s most beloved modern classics: the BMW 1 Series M Coupé. What started as…

Finding the right vehicle is sometimes only half the challenge. When searching for your next car, truck, or SUV, you might realize that you have to expand your search radius in order to find the…

Although exceptionally rare, a BMW 1M with a big ol’ V8 is not completely unheard-of. In fact, Evolve Automotive’s 1 Series M Coupe already had eight cylinders courtesy of an S65 swap. Now, the project…

In our latest video, we break down the key differences between Paint Protection Film (PPF) and ceramic coating using two iconic cars to showcase their real-world benefits: a stunning Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 and a…

It’s hard to believe nearly 14 years have passed since BMW unveiled the 1 Series M Coupe. You could say it paved the way for turbocharged M cars, which have become the norm in the…

About a year ago, no fewer than 80 owners of the BMW 1M got together at the Nürburgring to celebrate the revered performance coupe. That record has now been broken as 92 cars shared the…

You might be just starting to learn about paint protection film (PPF) or ceramic coating. Maybe you’re wondering if it’s worth getting PPF on your BMW. Whatever research stage you’re at, you probably think PPF…