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The BMW M logo: what the three colours mean

The BMW M logo with its three coloured stripes is one of the best-known badges in the car world. What the colours mean, where they come from, how the logo evolved and the 50 Years of M emblem.

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BMW M1 history: the story of BMW's mid-engined supercar

The BMW M1 supercar was the first car developed entirely by BMW Motorsport. How the E26 was born, the Lamborghini link, the M88 engine, the Procar series and its legacy.

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BMW X5 M and X6 M history: how BMW M built its first SUVs

The BMW X5 M and X6 M were the first SUVs from BMW M. Every generation from the E70 and E71 to the F95 and F96, the engines, power and how the X3 M and X4 M followed.

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BMW 1M Coupé: the story of a modern classic

Built in limited numbers in 2011, the BMW 1M Coupé surprised everyone and became an instant classic. Its story, its technology and why collectors love it today.

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BMW Z3 M and Z4 M: the M roadsters and coupés explained

Two generations of small, two-seat M cars with straight-six engines, including the unusual Z3 M Coupé. Their history, engines and what makes them attractive today.

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BMW CSL, CS, GTS and Competition: what the badges mean

The most wanted BMW M cars carry extra letters: CSL, CS, GTS or Competition. What each badge means, the famous cars behind them and why collectors pay so much for them.

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