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How Can the X5 M Beat the M3 Around a Track?

The 555hp X5 M is fast, but not faster than the M3 around a track. That is unless it puts it capabilities to creative uses. Watch one way the X5 M with its AWD w/ torque vectoring rear differential can beat the M3 around turns on a track ;)

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BMW News

Chris Harris Drives the BMW M5 F10 versus Nissan GT-R

Well respected automotive reviewer Chris Harris drives the F10 M5 and the Nissan GT-R. He admits that the two are not really rival cars, but what's important is that the two are both great cars he enjoyed immensely (just look at his reaction), and in which he appreciated every ... CONTINUED

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Spy Photos: 2014 BMW X5 (F15) Compared to Current X5 (E70) and X3

It's often difficult to perceive the size and scale of a new BMW vehicle in spy photos/videos without any other model by its side. To tell the size of the upcoming next generation BMW X5 (F15), we've now spied it next to both the current X5 (E70) and the current ... CONTINUED

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In-Depth Frozen Gray F10 M5 vs E92 M3 Comparison Review by Owner

Site member clar, owner of both a frozen grey F10 M5 and E92 M3, has now completed run-in / break in on his new M5 and is able to give a proper performance review and comparison of his M5 versus M3. See this excellent review inside as clar covers ... CONTINUED

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New BMW M6 (F12/F13) and Old M6 (E63/E64) Compared

As with any new model release, it's very interesting to see how the new model fares against the predecessor. We were curious how the stunning all-new BMW M6 Coupe (F13) and Convertible (F12) compare to old M6 (E63/E64), so we've compiled a photo and specs comparison. Big thanks to member ... CONTINUED

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3-Series

BMW F30 Lined Up Against E90 – Real Life Comparison Photos

During our US press launch drive of the 2012 3 Series (F30) we took the opportunity to meet with an E90POST member (SharkH8R) who is local to the Monterey area and owner of an E90 325i (on lowered suspension). We had the chance to photograph the F30 and E90 in ... CONTINUED

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European Car Reviews M5 F10, BMW’s Twin Turbo Superhero

European Car reviews the new BMW M5 F10, which they call BMW's twin turbo superhero. Their conclusion? The new M5 is every bit as tractable as the E60 M5 and its chassis and brakes are flat out superior. Unlike the E60 M5, the new M5 is more ... CONTINUED

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Video: BMW M5 Through the Years

Take a visual journey through the BMW M5's history. This video from BMW starts us from BMW M's beginnings in motorsports and goes on to cycle through the various BMW M5s, from the E28 M5 to the current F10 M5. BMW M5 Genealogy: E28 M5 (1985–1988) E34 M5 (1989–1995) E39 M5 (1998–2003) E60 M5 ... CONTINUED

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BIMMERPOST First Drive of 2012 335i (and 328i Review) From F30 US Press Launch

THE SETUP Where: Monterey, California - January 30-31, 2012 What: F30 US Press Launch. First Test Drives of 2012 335i and F30 6 speed How: 2 days with F30 3 Series, including a half day on the Laguna Seca track. Background: I've owned an E90 325i (auto) and current car is E90 M3 (6-speed ... CONTINUED

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F30 335i N55 vs 328i N20 Sound Comparison Video: Track Flyby, Engine and Exhaust

We've compiled a video showing how the sounds of the 2012 328i (with N20 engine) and 2012 335i (with N55 engine) compare. Below are some clips showing the F30 328i and 335i at speed and WOT on the Laguna Seca track's back straight section, as well as engine and exhaust ... CONTINUED

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F30 328i and 335i Driven to Limits by Joey Hand and Bill Auberlen at Laguna Seca!

So, how do you properly test the performance of the new 2012 3 series F30 sedan? You take it out on a race track like Laguna Seca, as we did earlier this week. But, if you really want to see the true limits of the F30's performance, you hand it over ... CONTINUED

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C/D Lightning Lap 2012 Tests 1M, 335is, X5M, and Z4 sDrive35is @ VIR

The results are in from Car and Driver's sixth annual Lightning Lap Tests @ Virginia International Raceway (VIR). BMWs tested in this year's Lightning Lap include the 1M coupe, 335is, X5 M, and Z4 sDrive35is. How did each model fare? See inside.

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BMW X3 Slaughters Range Rover Evoque in Consumer Reports Review

The Range Rover Evoque has been a darling of the automotive press since its introduction, culminating in it winning 2012 North American Truck of the Year. But, in a recent Consumer Reports test, the 2012 X3 slaughters the Evoque in a road test, 80 to 60 in the point ... CONTINUED

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Performance Results from Autozeitung BMW F10 M5 vs X6 M Comparo. 0-120mph in 11.7!

German magazine Autozeitung has pitted the new BMW M5 (F10) against its bigger cousin. The F10 M5 is powered the S63Tu, an improved version of the BMW X6M's S63 engine. Given the S63Tu's enhancements over the S63 and the F10 M5's lighter weight, the M5 winning in all categories and ... CONTINUED

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BMW 1M Takes on Cayman R, Audi TT RS, and Nissan 370Z in EVO Comparo

The 1M coupe is put to the test against its closest and most potent rivals - the Cayman R, Audi TT RS, and Nissan 370Z. Which car comes up on top? See inside for results.

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Autobild Ultimate BMW M Model Track Melee – F10 M5 vs M3 vs 1M vs X6M vs E60 M5

This must have felt like Christmas for the folks at Autobild. Autobild knows what it takes to have a great story and has done a special edition on BMW M models, called "Fascination M." In this special comparo, Autobild gives an overview of all current BMW M models as well ... CONTINUED

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BMW M3 GTS vs 3.0 CSL, According to Chris Harris

Chris Harris of EVO pits two lightweight motorsports-geared BMW coupes against one another - the M3 GTS and 3.0 CSL For those not familiar with the 3.0 CSL, it was created in 1972 when BMW needed a machine to make it competitive with Ford in the European Touring Car Championship. As ... CONTINUED

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Video: 2012 BMW F10 M5 vs BMW S1000 RR on Track

Car versus superbike videos are more an exercise in entertainment rather than an actual or technical review/comparison, but they are nonetheless fun! So for fun, Autoexpress has put the 2012 M5 against the superbike wearing the same badge - the BMW S1000 RR, in a showdown of BMW's fastest factory car ... CONTINUED

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