The rarest of modern BMWs was manufactured from 1979 to 1980 by Baur using an Italian made space frame chassis based on the 1972 Turbo concept car. Read the M1 Story from the Roundel, or view Andy Warhol's M1 Art Car. 

The third-generation M3 is awesome! Read about it here or download wallpaper images of the new M3. The E30 M3 was the first 3 Series M car, followed by the E36 M3.

The new M5 is the most powerful, most luxurious, most high-tech M car ever. It is also the first M car powered by a V8 engine, the S62 engine. Click here to download wallpaper images of the new M5.

Only 5,855 units were made from 1983 to 1989. See why today the M6 is one of BMW's most prized collectibles!

Equipped with the technology of the M3, the Z M Series has agility, safety, compactness and awesome power in the stylish Z package. Download desktop wallpaper images of the MZ3 roadster and coupe.

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BMW: M-Series and Performance Specials This is a history of BMW's special efforts - their highest-performance road cars. Models featured include the M1, M3, and 3.0 CSL and other specials. Also featured is an array of models by renowned tuners Alpina, Schnitzer and Hartage. Author Jonathan Cohen's thorough text is accompanied by an exciting collection of archival photographs, including rare shots from old BMW brochures, as well as current photography of BMW's latest high-performance specials.

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