BMW M3
One of the best parts about the E46 M3 CSL was its noise. Not just its exhaust noise but also its induction noise. The 3.2 liter naturally-aspirated inline-six engine sported a carbon fiber intake plenum…
Nico DeMattia / May 5, 2019
BMW M3
BMW has a pretty big collection of greatest hits engines, especially when it comes to noise. The Bavarians have been making some brilliant engines for decades now, most of which producing unbelievable noises. But which…
Nico DeMattia / December 11, 2018
BMW M3
The E92 BMW M3 is an incredible car. It looks great, handles fantastically and, most importantly, has one of the all time great performance engines. The 4.0 liter naturally-aspirated V8 in the E92 M3 (codenamed…
Nico DeMattia / December 8, 2018
BMW M3
Ever since the old Top Gear episode featuring the famed Transfagarasan highway in Romania, it’s always been a dream of mine to go there and drive it. While that might still be a few years away…
Nico DeMattia / August 28, 2018
MINI
This R56 MINI gets an E92 BMW M3 V8
by Nico DeMattia
/ Date: March 13, 2018
BMW M3
One of the most common engine swaps for E36 and E46 BMW M3s is the Chevy LS V8 swap. The Chevy LS V8 fits well and provides kick-ass V8 power to a a small, rear-wheel drive…
Nico DeMattia / March 14, 2017
News
The idea of a sports car with a pickup truck bed isn’t exactly a new one, as cars like the Chevrolet El Camino (although, the El Camino plays fast and loose with the term “Sports…
Nico DeMattia / May 22, 2016
Videos
Here is an acceleration test between the new BMW M4 and its predecessor, the E92 M3. The head-to-head acceleration takes them to nearly 280 km/h. The E92 M3 is powered by the S65 4.0 liter…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 10, 2014
BMW M3
Fresh from a clean sweep of German Touring Car Masters (DTM) titles in 2012, the BMW M3 has continued to power from one victory to the next again this season. And the race-spec car is…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 5, 2013