BMW M was established in 1972 and represents BMWΆs foray into the sportscars market. The first M product was the 3.0 CSL, a car built for the racing venues, and followed by the first M-badged vehicle: the M1.
Built starting in 1978, the M1 is one of BMWΆs finest vehicles to date. It was the first and only mid-engined BMW to be mass produced. It was powered by a twin-cam M88/1 3.5 liter 6-cylinder gasoline engine with Kugelfischer injection.
Another iconic M car, yet never released to the public, was the M8. The iconic M model was unveiled for the first time in 2010 at a private event for journalists around the world. The M8 was equipped with a V12 prototype engine based on the S70 engine, producing around 550 horsepower.
For the compact segment, BMW launched a series of classic M cars that have gone to the heart of BMW purists, such as the E30 M3, E28 M5 or the M Coupe.
In more recent times, models like the E46 M3, E61 M5 Touring and the first M-diesel tuned vehicle M550d, are bound to become classics in their own way. BMW M continues to evolve and adapt to modern era requirements and regulations, and over the next decade an interesting array of M-built or M-touched vehicles will come to market.
This article is inspired by a recent piece we have read on Complex.com which takes on the challenging task to outline “The 15 Best BMW M Cars” of all time. LetΆs take a peak at their top 15, and then we will share with us your favorite M cars ever produced.
1. E9 3.0 CSL
Years: 1971 – 1975
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789064
2. E12 M535i
Years: 1979 – 1981
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789167
3. E26 M1
Years: 1978 – 1981
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789246
4. E30 320is
Years: 1987 – 1990
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789301
5. E36/8 M Coupe
Years: 1998 – 2002
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789372
6. E31 850CSi (not an actual M car, but considered an M8-like model)
Years: 1993 – 1996
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789426
7. E30 M3
Years: 1986 – 1990
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789478
8. E24 M635CSi
Years: 1983 – 1989
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789535
9. E28 M5
Years: 1984 – 1988
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789581
10. E39 M5
Years: 1998 – 2003
https://www.bmwfans.gr/forum/attachm...1&d=1343789635
https://www.bmwblog.com
