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The E30 M3 is probably BMW’s most iconic and most discussed model of modern times. Its perfect handling and balance makes it a favorite amongst BMW enthusiasts worldwide, as does its timeless styling. But how does its performance stand the test of time? More specifically, is it still fast enough to outpace a modern day regular BMW 3 Series diesel?
- Lexus Is 300h Tries Its Luck With Diesel-powered Bmw 3-series And Audi A4
The new Lexus IS doesn’t have a diesel variant, which in Europe, is not a good thing for sales. However, the Japanese sedan does have an economical model, the IS 300h hybrid. The folks at Auto Express thought about comparing it with two diesel...
- Motortrend Stages Third Edition Of "world’s Greatest Drag Race"
A dozen performance cars from 2013, worth almost $1.9 million and packing more than 6,100 horsepower, were put side by a side in a giant drag race organized by MotorTrend magazine. The eclectic mix of vehicles certainly makes this drag race very exciting,...
- Which Mercedes Is The Fastest: 1979 Mercedes 450 Sel Or 2013 S350 Cdi?
From the same Auto Express video series that brought us the E30 BMW M3 against the F30 BMW 320d drag race, we now have a similar duel, this time between two Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. The 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL was the top of the range model of...
- New Bmw 3-series M-sport Dynamic Edition Launched In South Africa
A new, limited edition version of the BMW 3-Series Sedan called "Dynamic Edition" is being launched in South Africa. It will be available only in the four-cylinder 320i petrol and 320d turbo diesel, and the turbocharged straight-six 335i sedans,...
- Bmw 320d E90-e93 'superchipped' To 220 Hp
The easiest way to get some extra ponies out of today's cars is to update the engine software and that's precisely what Superchips proposes for the latest generation BMW 320d (E90-E93) with the 2.0-litre, 175bhp turbo diesel powerplant. The firm's...
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Drag Race of Generations and Fuels: E30 BMW M3 vs. F30 BMW 320d
The E30 M3 is probably BMW’s most iconic and most discussed model of modern times. Its perfect handling and balance makes it a favorite amongst BMW enthusiasts worldwide, as does its timeless styling. But how does its performance stand the test of time? More specifically, is it still fast enough to outpace a modern day regular BMW 3 Series diesel?
UK magazine Auto Express thought the only way to find out was to pit an E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition against an F30 BMW 320d in a drag race. It’s important to mention that the E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia edition has 212 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, while the 320d has 184 bhp and 380 Nm of torque.
Read more »- Lexus Is 300h Tries Its Luck With Diesel-powered Bmw 3-series And Audi A4
The new Lexus IS doesn’t have a diesel variant, which in Europe, is not a good thing for sales. However, the Japanese sedan does have an economical model, the IS 300h hybrid. The folks at Auto Express thought about comparing it with two diesel...
- Motortrend Stages Third Edition Of "world’s Greatest Drag Race"
A dozen performance cars from 2013, worth almost $1.9 million and packing more than 6,100 horsepower, were put side by a side in a giant drag race organized by MotorTrend magazine. The eclectic mix of vehicles certainly makes this drag race very exciting,...
- Which Mercedes Is The Fastest: 1979 Mercedes 450 Sel Or 2013 S350 Cdi?
From the same Auto Express video series that brought us the E30 BMW M3 against the F30 BMW 320d drag race, we now have a similar duel, this time between two Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousines. The 1979 Mercedes 450 SEL was the top of the range model of...
- New Bmw 3-series M-sport Dynamic Edition Launched In South Africa
A new, limited edition version of the BMW 3-Series Sedan called "Dynamic Edition" is being launched in South Africa. It will be available only in the four-cylinder 320i petrol and 320d turbo diesel, and the turbocharged straight-six 335i sedans,...
- Bmw 320d E90-e93 'superchipped' To 220 Hp
The easiest way to get some extra ponies out of today's cars is to update the engine software and that's precisely what Superchips proposes for the latest generation BMW 320d (E90-E93) with the 2.0-litre, 175bhp turbo diesel powerplant. The firm's...