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216 postsBMW launch control explained: how it works and how to use it safely
Launch control lets a BMW accelerate from a standstill as quickly as possible. How the system works, which cars have it, how it is used on a closed circuit and why it should be used sparingly.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 7 min readBMW M5 Touring history: the E34, E61 and G99 super estates
The BMW M5 Touring is one of the rarest and most loved M cars. The story of all three generations: the hand-built E34, the V10 E61 and the plug-in hybrid G99.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 7 min readBMW N54 vs N55 vs B58: which turbo straight-six is best?
Three generations of BMW turbocharged straight-six engines compared: the twin-turbo N54, the single-turbo N55 and the modular B58. Design, character, known weak points and what to look for.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 7 min readBMW M8 history: from the secret E31 prototype to the F92 coupé
The BMW M8 waited almost 30 years to reach production. The story of the secret E31 prototype, the 850CSi and the modern M8 coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 7 min readBMW E36 M3 buying guide: models, weak points and what to check
The E36 M3 is one of the most accessible classic M cars. Our buying guide covers the different versions, the engines, the common weak points and a step-by-step inspection checklist.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 7 min readBMW Adaptive M Suspension explained: EDC, modes and maintenance
Adaptive M Suspension lets a BMW M car be comfortable on the road and firm on a circuit. How the electronically controlled dampers work, what the modes do and how to look after them.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Comparisons · 7 min readBMW manual vs SMG vs DCT vs Steptronic: M gearboxes compared
BMW M cars have used four main types of gearbox: manual, SMG, M DCT and M Steptronic. How each one works, how it feels to drive and what owners should know about reliability.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 7 min readBMW M Driver's Package explained: top speed, training and value
The M Driver's Package raises the electronically limited top speed of many BMW M cars and, in some markets, includes professional driver training. What it is, what it costs and whether it is worth it.
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BMW spark plugs and ignition coils: when to replace them and why
Spark plugs and ignition coils are small parts with a big influence on how a BMW engine runs. When to replace them, the warning signs of a misfire and how to choose the correct parts.
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