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13 postsThe BMW straight-six engine: history of an icon
No engine is more BMW than the straight-six. From the "big six" of the 1960s to the turbocharged B58 and S58: the story of BMW's favourite engine layout and why it feels so special.
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Two of the best M3s ever made, with two very different engines. An honest comparison of the E46 and E92 M3 for buyers who want a modern classic they can drive.
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M5 E34
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BMW M5 E34: history, S38 engine, M5 Touring, specs and buying guide
The BMW M5 E34 was the last M5 built by hand in Garching: a calm 5 Series with a 315–340 hp straight-six. Its history, the S38 engine, the M5 Touring, specs and a buying guide.
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M3 E46
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BMW M3 E46: history, S54 engine, CSL, specs and buying guide
The BMW M3 E46 put a 343 hp straight-six that revs to 8,000 rpm into one of the best-looking coupés BMW ever made. Its history, the CSL, specs and a practical buying guide.
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