The second-generation 8 Series Coupe hasn’t quite lived up to the prestige of its illustrious E31 predecessor from the 1990s. On the flip side, the current 8er has given us the M8 version that the original model never got. Yes, a top-secret prototype was built back in the day, but BMW never actually sold the […]
The Ultimate Drag Race: All BMW M5 Generations
Throughout its history, the BMW M5 has evolved through six distinct generations. A seventh one is on the way. Of course, every iteration of this iconic vehicle has its own merits, and there isn’t a truly “bad” one among them. Nevertheless, certain models have unquestionably outshined the rest, especially in terms of performance. To see […]
BMW M5 Competition Drag Races AMG E63 S And Audi RS6 Avant Performance
Heading to retirement, the BMW M5 F90 in Competition guise has time for one more drag race against a domestic rival that is also about to be discontinued, the Mercedes-AMG E63 in the hotter S specification. The two high-powered sedans are joined by a more practical competitor as Carwow also brought the Audi RS6 Avant […]
It’s Closer Than You Think
There is no replacement for displacement? Yes, there is. It’s called trimming off weight. While it may seem absurd to line up a BMW M140i against a go-kart, especially if the hot hatch has been tuned, the two have almost identical power-to-weight ratios. This F21-generation model compact model has had its B58 engine dialed from […]
BMW i7 Drag Races Porsche Taycan Turbo S And Mercedes-AMG EQS
Luxury automakers are now offering high-performance EVs to partially offset the extra weight caused by the additional hardware commanded by fitting all those batteries. Efficiency obviously takes a hit, but you do get some neck-snapping acceleration in return, even in a large and heavy sedan. Case in point, the Mercedes-AMG EQE 53 and the Porsche […]
2023 BMW M2 Drag Races XM In David Vs Goliath Duel
At 4580 millimeters (180.3 inches), the second-generation BMW M2 is no longer the baby M car it used to be. It’s especially true when you look at its hefty curb weight of 1,725 kilograms (3,802 pounds). However, the new G87 is a Mazda MX-5 Miata when you put it next to the XM, a massive […]
See The Rare BMW 1M Fight An M235i In Drag And Rolling Races
BMW originally planned to make only 2,700 examples of the 1M but it ended up producing 6,309 units. That’s still a relatively low number for what has become one of the most desirable modern cars from the Munich-based marque. Being a pure driver’s car offered in limited quantities, it doesn’t come as a surprise it […]
Our Video Review and First M2 Drag Race
The embargo for BMW M2 drive reviews just lifted, which means you’re going to see the internet flooded with both written and video reviews. Of course, we couldn’t let everyone else have all the fun, so we decided to add a couple of our own. In these two new videos, you get to see the […]