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.

TOTAL BMW

Editor's welcome

CYPRUS THRILL • Open-top E30s are ideal for balmy seaside drives. And when you stir an E36 M3 engine into the mix, things all start to get a bit hectic…

BMW News • New 5 Series available with plug-in hybrid drive

Products

GAZ Gold E30 3 Series Adjustable Suspension

Bob Harper • Bob reflects on the recent BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept.

G05 LCI X5 xDrive50e M Sport • BMW's latest updates have made the X5 more modern than before, but will the tweaks to the hybrid system make it into a class leader?

THE NEXT LEVEL • Developing a monstrous 680 supercharged horsepower wrapped up in a perfectly styled body, ultra-aggressive stance and an interior to die for, this E63 M6 is simply on another level…

THE COM MITMENT • The owner of this gorgeous air-ride E21 has spent 12 years transforming it into the absolutely immaculate build you see before you here. The end result is a testament to his passion for this classic 3 Series, and it's simply wonderful to behold.

SIZE MATTERS • Two different approaches to the same Motorsport Coupé theme – but which makes the better buy?

TEAM AMERICA • As the first-ever Team Schirmer GT car in North America, this F87 M2 Competition is a full-on, hardcore package boasting a razor-sharp and ultra-focused chassis setup, ultra-aggressive carbon styling, and so much more.

VINK AND YOU'LL MISS IT… • Vink Motorsport has created some stunning cars over the years, and this E9 CSL replica is one of them. We delve behind the scenes of this awesome racing machine.

GERMAN MUSCLE • Say what you want about non-BMWengine swaps because the owner of this epic E36 won't be able to hear you over the sound of his supercharged LS1 V8…

BUYING GUIDE E9x 3 SERIES

Events German Car Festival 2023 • 1000s of car fans descended on Silverstone to share their love of German machinery at the awesome inaugural German Car Festival.

Market Watch F87 M2 Coupé • Small but perfectly formed, the F87 M2 Coupé is one of the best used M cars you can buy.

Ade's E34 525i Touring

Ian's G26 i4 M50

Andrew Everett's E87 118d ES

Bob's fleet