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1994 BMW M5 Touring E34

Despite being a brilliant machine, the first M5 Touring couldn’t generate enough enthusiasm within BMW to launch a dynasty of rapid Bavarian wagons.

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2002 BMW M5 E39

Was the third generation of M5 the best? We chart its history and meet an owner who bought three to find his perfect specification.

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Supercharged 500bhp 2005 Alpina B5 E60

Alpina’s B5 was the only factory-produced supercharged 5 Series E60 and made a glorious alternative to the ubiquitous M5 E60.

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2002 BMW Z8 E52

Terry Unwin has owned scores of classics over the years, but the BMW Z8 E52 is one itch that he’s never been able to scratch – until now.

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1958 Cadillac Sedan DeVille

Winning the 2022 Car of the Year competition may have seemed like a foregone conclusion to many (have you seen this car?!). However, creating such a masterpiece of restoration was many years in the making for owner Steve Sullivan and a voyage of discovery too, as editor Ben Klemenzson found out…

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1973 BMW 3.0 CSL with Racing Kit E9

The Original… and best? The E9CSL is undoubtedly one of BMW’s finest creations and a direct result of the company’s desire to win on track.

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2023 BMW M4 CSL G82 UK-Spec

The CSL is came back, but is this stripped-out worthy of continuing the bloodline.

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2003 BMW M3 CSL E46/2S EU-spec

The second machine to wear the iconic Coupé, Sport, Lightweight moniker was the E46 M3, but was it as good as its wonderful namesake?

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2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Coupé Manual E86

The Z4 M Coupé is a well-regarded modern classic, but why is there seemingly less love for the ever so slightly lesser-engined 3.0si?

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2023 BMW i7 xDrive60 M Sport G70

BMW’s luxury class enters the truly digital and electric age, headlined by the all-electric i7.

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1969 BMW 2500 Automatic E3

When Chris Goddard bought this 2500 it was in a sorry state but after a lengthy restoration it’s back on the road and better than ever.

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Going the Extra Mile BMW i3

Can you really cover big miles in an electric car? We talk to Lee Marshall about his 100k-mile i3 and discover an EV convert and his love for the electric BMW.

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Unique home built supercar 344bhp Sensor GTR

Swedish winters are cold, dark and long, so how do you fill the time? Get your brother to help you build yourself a supercar, says Per Ajdén.

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Most iconic BMW 5 Series M5 - E34 3.6 vs. 3.8

Debate will rage over which is the best of the super saloon dynasty but the E34 must be a standout candidate in both 3.6- and 3.8-litre guises. Words: Bob Harper. Photography: Jason Dodd.

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2023 BMW AC Schnitzer ACS1 F40

Can a series of subtle AC Schnitzer upgrades bring out thebest in BMW’s hottest hatch? We drive the ACS1 to find out...

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