TOTAL BMW

Combining the very best from the BMW scene, Total BMW magazine aims to cover all elements of this Munich marque. From brand new models, modern classics and legendary icons, plus the very best modified examples. Regular features include buying and technical advice, market insight, motorsport news and much more plus BMW related news and developments - Total BMW appeals to all enthusiasts of the Ultimate Driving Machine.

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VIOLET TENDENCIES • Pushing out 700hp, slathered in carbon and finished in a stunning shade of Individual purple, this G82 M4 is machine enough to convert even the most ardent of haters into a fan.

BMW News • X1 M35i xDrive details

M5 Touring announced

German Car Festival

Products

Bob Harper • Bob wonders why we’re giving up diesel without a fight?

G05 iX5 HYDROGEN PROTOTYPE • BMW’s hydrogen-powered X5 won’t be available to buy any time soon, but data gathered from this test program will inform future decisions on hydrogen power.

PERFECT 10 • What happens when you combine on of BMW's greatest cars with one of its greatest engines? You get something that's nothing short of a masterpiece, and this V10-powered E30 M3 is a build on another level.

THE BEST OF THE BEST? • The E39 5 Series was often touted as the best car in the world, and Alpina’s sublime B10 3.3 might just be the ultimate version.

THE SPICE OF LIFE • Having had a career at both BMW and Rolls-Royce, Marek Letowt’s love for BMW goes back several years to his earliest childhood memories. He opens his garage doors to his impressive collection.

LOAD RUNNER • Once a sensible diesel family wagon, this E46 Touring has been transformed into an estate with some serious attitude.

IMPOSSIBLE IS NOTHING • Modifying cars rarely goes to plan, and there will be plenty of times you'll want to throw in the towel, but you should always perserve because the results are well worth the hardship, as this awesome E36 goes to show.

LEARNING CURVES • A few issues ago (June), we visited the Qvick Motors workshop in Belgium to see its incredible Group 5 320 replicas, but those aren’t the only special BMWs you’ll find there. A more personal project, a real father-andson experience, we take a look at one of the coolest Tourings we’ve ever come across.

REDUCING EMISSIONS PART THREE • We ask the experts at LIQUI MOLY how their products can reduce exhaust emissions.

Market Watch F86 X6 M • Whether you consider the X6 Maproper M car or not, there’s no denying its talents, and it’s now pretty affordable.

Events German Car Festival Preview • With the inaugural German Car Festival almost upon us, we check out what highlights this awesome event will have for visitors.

Events Bespoke Show 2023 • After the success of its inaugural event last year, it was a given that Bespoke would return for 2023, and this year's show was even better on every level.

Events PlusFourFour Automotive The Show • Back for its third year, PlusFourFour's The Show once again brought out some of the best modified cars from across the UK and Europe, and this is an event that does not disappoint.

Mani's E38 735i

Ian's G26 i4 M50

Elizabeth's F22 M235i

Total BMW's E36 323i Sport Convertible