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Rumor: BMW Testing Four Engine Configurations for Next F80 M3, Including S65 Biturbo

The next generation M3 is still at least 3 years from its debut, but it's never too early for speculation, particularly about its powerplant. While the current E9x M3 is powered by the marvelous high-revving V8 engine (S65), it's been widely speculated that that the next generation M3 will return ... CONTINUED

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The Forum Wars: M3 (M3POST) vs. C63 AMG (MBWORLD)

The M3POST vs. MBWORLD Royal Purple Forum Wars episode has just aired. The race pitted M3POST member Drake Kemper in his E92 M3 versus his opponent in a C63 AMG and included a quarter mile run, an autocross run, and a slalom. We won't spoil the results for ... CONTINUED

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Photoshoot: M3 GTS vs Frozen Black M3

What can you say, both the M3 GTS and Frozen Black M3 are unique, rare and destined classic spinoffs of the BMW M3. Its a rare thing to have them together at the same time, and moreso when behind the lens of a professional photographer. Tomirriphotography brings us ... CONTINUED

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Photoshoot: BMW 1M Coupe Poses With Its Muse – E30 M3

The inspiration for the BMW 1M coupe is said to be drawn from the E30 M3. BMW likes to say that the 1M is the spiritual successor to the original M3. In fact, all of the engineers who worked on the 1M coupe were required to drive and become familiar ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1M Valencia Orange vs. E46 M3 Estoril Blue Comparison Photos. Specs Compared

Here is the first set of comparison photos of the 1M coupe versus the E46 M3. Many feel that the 1M's squat stance with aggressively flared fenders harks back to the similarly aggressive stance and shape of the E46 M3. We tend to agree. Judge for yourself in ... CONTINUED

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Journal: M3POST Members Enjoy 3-Day BMW M School at Nurburgring

Several M3POST members participated in the fabulous 3-day M-School @ Nurburgring experience this week. Here is a journal from two members detailing their 3 day experience. Thanks to them, the entire community can enjoy the experience a bit vicariously. Check out the great journal inside.

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BMW Performance Parts Manager Talks LSD, M3 Parts, N54 N55 Two-Stage Performance Power Kits

BMW Performance Parts Manager Eric Riehle recently took questions from United BMW gathered from Bimmerpost members. On video, he addresses BMW Performance plans for limited slip differential, lease residualization program, new electronic performance steering wheel, M3 performance parts, and N54/N55 performance power kits. Check out the interview inside.... CONTINUED

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Great Video! The Smoking Tire Reviews the E92 M3 Competition (ZCP) With Performance Exhaust

The Smoking Tire undertakes a review of the E92 M3 Competition (ZCP) model and echoes what we've all heard before - that the M3 remains the benchmark for cars in its segment. Along with the beautiful scenery in this video review, Farah makes some great points which echoes why ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1M Coupe vs. M3 Coupe and 135i Coupe Side-by-Side

Here's the first great look at an alpine white 1M coupe next to a mineral white M3 coupe. Both are beautiful in their own way, with the 1M coupe taking on a boxier, more overtly aggressive look, while the M3's lines and bulges are sleeker and more discrete. ... CONTINUED

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BMW E90 M3 CRT Lightweight Sedan Prototype Spied at Ring. First Interior Photo

Just in, here are some brand new spy shots of the BMW Lightweight E90 M3 said to be called M3 EVO. Back in April, BMW teased us with a first surprise appearance of this car in Garching. Thanks to Klier and rususlikwho caught this car at the Nürburgring, we can ... CONTINUED

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Lamborghini Green Widebody M3 by Martino Auto Concepts and Active Autowerke

Martino Auto Concepts and Active Autowerke have teamed up to produce two custom M3s. The first has been completed and it's a stunner! Featuring an eye catching Lamborghini Verde Ithaca Pearl Green paint, the first of the two M3s features plenty of both "go" and "show." The ... CONTINUED

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Frozen Black E91 M3 Touring Conversion

An E91 M3 Touring was never in the cards for this generation of M3s, but that hasn't stopped wagon fans from undertaking their own custom conversions. We previously featured an M3POST member's full E91 M3 custom build (both mechanicals and bodywork), but here's yet another one. This build only features ... CONTINUED

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Chinese BMW M Gladiators Trailer

Here is a sneak peek into BMW's 2011 Chinese ad campaign promoting the M series. It's a bit over-the-top for the rest of the world, but makes sense for the Chinese market's tastes.

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Video: The Chase – BMW M3 vs S1000RR

The results are in from BMW Motorrad's feature showdown pitting Nico Bastian in the BMW M3 and Rico Penzkofer on the BMW S 1000 RR Superbike, on a track to see which/who is faster. The two are placed on a track to see whether car or bike catches ... CONTINUED

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2011 MFEST V Photo Coverage

The 2011 MFest V took place last weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. M3post member John Zhang brought back some great photo coverage of the event. Check out the photos inside.

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Matte Frozen Black M3 Waxed. Does Not Melt or Disintegrate

Frozen (matte) paint M3 buyers have been signing paint disclosures in which it was recommended that their cars never be polished or waxed because it could lead to a glossy surface. But an M3post Frozen Gray M3 owner has shown that you can wax and detail BMW's matte paint ... CONTINUED

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Our Interview with BMWNA M Manager – on 1M, M3, Lightweight M3 CRT, M5, AWD, Individual

We had a chance to sit down and interview the gracious Matt Russell, M Brand and Alpina Manager for the US, at the 2011 New York International Auto Show. Like us, Matt is a BMW enthusiast through and through. He races BMWs and describes himself as the biggest manual transmission ... CONTINUED

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BMWNA M Manager: No Plans for Lightweight E90 M3 CRT Sedan in US At This Time

In our interview with Matt Russell, M Brand and Alpina Manager for the US, at the 2011 NYIAS, we asked about the likelihood of the US market receiving the upcoming lightweight M3 sedan (info/pics). The unfortunate news is that there are currently no plans to bring the lightweight M3 ... CONTINUED

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