Classics

BMW’s Bold V12 Z3 Experiment for a Car Magazine

BMW’s classic car collection in Munich holds many incredible projects that never made it to market, including a V12 Z3. This tiny car, typically known for its compact size, was fitted with a massive 5.4-litre V12 engine in 1999 at the request of the German magazine Auto Zeitung. The powerful …

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Tokyo Auto Salon 2024 – The other BMWs of TAS

Having explored BMW Group Japan’s contributions to the Auto Salon, let’s shift our focus to the array of BMWs exhibited at Makuhari Messe. Interestingly, BMWs played a notable role in this year’s event, marking a departure from the past when Porsches typically enjoyed a stronger presence. A standout model from …

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BMW-SG InMunich 2023: Also the Museum

In an earlier post, we unveiled the BMW Welt’s exceptional early opening time, greeting visitors at a remarkable 7:30 am—a departure from the usual German schedules. While the Welt invites early birds to explore its new automotive wonders, the BMW museum patiently bides its time, unveiling its treasures only at …

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Heavy Metal Alchemy: Visiting Martelleria Blechformtechnik

What if I told you that tucked away in Forstern, a little town within the district of Erding, Bavaria, is where one of the most impressive automotive body shops I have ever seen or heard of resides? What if I told you that this could be one of the best …

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