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

NUMBER OF THE BEAST • Torn down and rebuilt as a road-legal race machine, this super-focused ’73 2002 tii has the thrust and the chutzpah to outrun the devil himself.

BMW News

Products

MStyle E46 M3 project

Bob Harper • Bob ponders what to do about rising car crime?

G60 i5 eDrive40 • BMW’s new 5 Series is launching in all-electric i5 form, and this entry-level eDrive40 version is set to be a firm favourite.

TRUE ORIGIN • A veritable unicorn in classic car circles, the E12 530 MLE may not be known by many, but BMW aficionados recognise this rare beast as the very first M car. Read on to find out why…

RED ALERT • This immaculate E36 Saloon looks great on the outside, but what makes it really special is the turbocharged M50 you’ll find under the bonnet, and it’s turned this 3 Series into a boosted beast.

COMPLETED IT, MATE • While we love a big-power F80 M3 in the UK, they’re not often given the full show-car treatment. Mahisan Gurusinghe looked to California for inspiration and has produced a build that ticks all the boxes…

ELECTRIC DREAMS • The editor samples BMW’s electric lineup to see what the current state of EV motoring is like and what an all-electric future feels like.

Final Thoughts

BODY LANGUAGE • Readers of a sensitive disposition should look away now because this wild, wide-body, LS V8-powered E30 is an all-out assault on the senses, and while it certainly won’t be for everyone, it’s an incredible build that is a rolling testament to its owner’s vision and passion.

GREEN WITH ENVY • The Z3 M Roadster is a cracking car, and the rare colour of this example only makes it even more enticing.

POSITIVELY ’CHARGED • Most supercharged E9x M3s run a centrifugal kit, but this track E92 build is packing a positive-displacement punch that gives it monstrous torque, epic whine and over 640hp to play with, and it’s an absolute beast.

SEMA 2023 • Tuners assemble! The world’s greatest modifiers head to the City of Lights.

SPOTLIGHT - MANOFIED 2002

SPOTLIGHT - V12 Z4 GT3

SPOTLIGHT - E30 BRUH

Market Watch E36/7 Z3 M Roadster • Exclusive, affordable, fast and fun - the Z3 M Roadster is now starting to appreciate, too.

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