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BMW E60 5 Series Buying Guide Straight-Six Petrol Models
Buying Guide. The E60 might not have quite the following of the E39 but the six-pot petrol models are a great buy. BMW E60 5 Series straight-six petrol models. The E60 5 Series was a great car and provided you buy wisely we reckon one of the six-pot petrol-engined machines is a great used buy. Words: Bob Harper and Andy Everett. Photography: David Shepherd and BMW.
Family Affair 2016 BMW 320d Touring F31.2 vs. BMW X1 20d F48 vs. BMW 220d F46
Touring, MPV or soft-roader: which is the best family wagon? New X1 takes on the 220d Gran Tourer and 320d Touring. Do you really need a junior SUV or a 4x4? Wouldn’t a 3 Series Touring do the job just as well? BMW makes several models that can fill the role of family transport but should you choose a traditional estate, an MPV or a soft-roader? Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Max Earey.
Mastering The Art BMW M4 F82 Masters
We head off to Brands Hatch to sample Motorsport Vision’s M4 Masters driving experience. We sample MSV’s M4 Masters driving experience at Brands Hatch and come away very impressed with both the car and MSV’s setup Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Gus Gregory.
1983 BMW 635CSi E24 vs. Jaguar XJS HE and Mercedes-Benz 500SEC C126 – road test
Giant group test: 1983 BMW 635CSi E24, Jaguar XJS HE, Mercedes-Benz 500SEC C126 - Peak of achievement. We compare a trio of exotic coupes that are not just superb performers but show remarkable technical sophistication as well.
Collector – passion for all things Mercedes-Benz
The Collector. A rare glimpse into a South African collection reveals André Fourie’s passion for all things Mercedes-Benz, including a 300 SL Roadster, 600 Grosser W100 and 300c Adenauer. ‘It’s fascinating being able to drive six decades of Mercedes back to back’. André Fourie switched his allegiance from Jaguar to Mercedes early on, but his 17-strong collection is there to be driven, not hidden away Words Wilhelm Lutjeharms. Photography Charles Russell. Clockwise from bottom left: SLS AMG, 190 SL, 250 SL Pagoda, R107 SL 350, R129 SL 600.
The Life Story of a Modsports Triumph GT6
Life Cycle Chris Modsports Triumph GT6. Williams’ scratch-built Modsports Triumph GT6 racer was missing presumed wrecked for decades, only to resurface in Lincoln. Now it’s set to return to the track. Raced, crashed, abandoned in a haystack, restored in a hospital, missing presumed destroyed for decades and now bound for glory – this crazy GT6 has done it all. Words Sam Dawson. Photography Neil Fraser.
Epic Restoration Lotus Europa S2
Epic Restoration Lotus Europa literally rises from the ashes. With an engine fire and three failed restoration attempts behind it, things were looking bleak for this Lotus Europa S2. But now it's back to its vivid original glory. After a small fire in 1980 this Europa S2 passed through various owners before finding salvation at Kelvedon Lotus. 'Three people before me had tried to fix it up but gave up' Words Russ Smith. Photography Tim Andrew. Europa project arrived in three pieces, left in one.
Longtermers BMW M3 E92 Track Project
I was so eager to get to the Nürburgring with my newly setup car that I booked the first available track day at the ‘Ring for 2015. The track time was organised by a British company called Destination Nurburgring, or Ring Weekenders, and it is also sometimes affiliated with Circuit Days. The organiser is Darren. He’s a top bloke and his events are always run well.
10 MINUTE GUIDE BMW 320d F30
How about trying the F30 320d for size – it’s a great car. The current 320d had been around for getting on for four years now and that means that depreciation has taken its toll, making it an excellent used buy Words: Bob Harper. Photography: BMW.
BUYING GUIDE BMW E36 M3 GT
The E36 M3 is starting to appreciate and the best of the bunch is the limited production GT. The E36 M3 is now finally getting the recognition it deserves and if there's one model that's a sure-fire bet to be both an investment as well as an enjoyable steer it's the limited edition GT model. Words: Andy Everett and Bob Harper. Photography: BMW Classic and Drive-My.
Unleashed 2016 BMW M2 F87
M2 Unleashed! The long-awaited 2016 BMW M2 F22 has arrived and we delve into the press pack to discover all there is to know. The 2 Series gets a full-blown M range-topper, with 370hp, 343lb ft and the ability to do 0-62mph in just 4.3 seconds Words: Matt Robinson Photography: BMW.
2016 BMW F82 M4 GTS
The Special One? The M4 GTS has arrived at last and we have the full lowdown on the fastest ever BMW. BMW M finally reveals the production version of the M4 GTS. Limited to just 700 examples, the 500hp super coupé is lighter, more powerful and unequivocal in its appearance. Set aside more than £120k if you want one, though… Words: Matt Robinson. Photography: BMW.
