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

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THE NEXT LEVEL • Having been constantly honed and refined for a decade, this E46 M3 has evolved into a performance machine of almighty proportions, and it’s one of the best builds we’ve ever seen.

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G82 M4 CS Announced

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Bob Harper • Bob muses on his love of BMW and wonders whether it’s the beginning of the end?

G80 M3 CS • The ultimate incarnation of the G80 M3 saloon is the CS, and it's an intriguing mix of everyday usability and track-capability.

U10 X2 M35i xDrive • BMW has given the new X2 a far more rakish roofline than its predecessor, but does the driving experience match the sharper looks?

GO BEYOND • Seemingly occupying the entire road with its massive wide-body, this full-on G82 M4 dominates the tarmac and commands the attention of everyone around it, and it’s the very definition of a show-stopping build.

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WILD THING • From its full-on Group 2 bodywork to its stripped-out interior and that V8 sitting under its vented bonnet, everything about this E21 is just on another level, and it’s an incredible, completely individual build that is really quite unlike anything else we’ve ever seen.

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WRAPSODY IN BLUE • Wrapped in dazzling Laguna Seca blue, covered in carbon and packed with one-off touches, this full-on F32 435i build is a testament to its owner’s vision and passion, and it’s a sensational machine.

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THE DADDY • The debate will rage forever over which generation of M5 was the greatest, but we reckon you can make a pretty good case for the last of the hand-built machines as being the best of the best.

£25,000 M5s • In the last of our used BMW comparison series, we evaluate three different generations of M5 Saloon you could buy ona £25,000 budget.

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN • From its dazzling paintwork to its custom interior and the AC Schnitzer S3 straight-six sitting in its shaved engine bay, this absolutely stunning E36 has had an astonishing amount of work poured into it, and it’s a jaw-dropping, show-stopping build.

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ROGUE ONE • With a comprehensive M2 makeover anda ridiculous amount of power, this M140i has evolved into something else entirely.

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OUT OF THE ASHES • After 22 years of owning a gorgeous Inka CSL, Jon Furley had to start again with this Sparkling graphite metallic example. It’s been a long journey but certainly a worthwhile one.

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ANTIPODEAN DREAM • One of the most breathtaking E30 builds we've ever seen, this Australian V8 3 Series has been painstakingly crafted with incredible attention to detail and unbelievable care, and the end result is simply astonishing on every level.

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ONLY FOUR THE HARDCORE • This full-on F80 M3 has been built to be a road-going GT4 racer, and it effortlessly evokes the four-door track legends of days gone by.

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RETRO ROCKET • At first glance, this looks like someone has desecrated a 2002 Turbo by fitting air-ride, changing the wheels, and adding a roll-cage… but delve beneath the surface, and you’ll find a humble 1502 that’s been given the full-on restomod treatment, and it packs a serious turbo punch.

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THEORY OF EVOLUTION • Wishing that BMWmade a four-door E46 M3 won’t get...