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29 postsBMW and the Nürburgring: why M cars are developed on the Nordschleife
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is where BMW M cars are proven. Why BMW develops its cars on the Green Hell, its success in the 24-hour race and what the Ring means for M car owners.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Buying guides · 5 min readThe best first BMW M car: 7 choices for your first M
Choosing your first BMW M car is exciting. Seven smart choices, from classic straight-six M3s to the modern M2 and M Performance models, with the strengths and checks for each.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW M1 and M2 buttons explained: how to set up your M car
The red M1 and M2 buttons let you store your favourite settings. What they do, how to set them up, which settings to choose and how M Mode works on newer BMW M cars.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 5 min readBMW carbon ceramic brakes: how they work and are they worth it?
BMW carbon ceramic brakes are lighter and resist heat better than steel brakes, but they are expensive to replace. How they work, their benefits, wear, cost and whether they are worth it.
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BMW M car running costs: what it really takes to own an M car
Owning a BMW M car is a dream for many enthusiasts, but the running costs are higher than for a normal BMW. Where the money goes and how to plan a realistic budget.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 8 min readBMW Active M Differential explained: how it works and why it matters
The Active M Differential is an electronically controlled limited-slip differential used in modern BMW M cars. How it works, how it evolved from earlier M differentials and how to look after it.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 Tech explained · 7 min readBMW 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 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.
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