BMW M3 Road Tests Articles

2009 BMW M3 Convertible

The engine's smooth high-pitched crescendo to redline is a sweet song, and the dual-clutch transmission is impressively smooth. more

2009 BMW M3

The 2009 BMW M3 just may be the consummate "gets better the harder you drive it" machine. more

2008 BMW M3 M DCT

A little programming short of perfection. more

2008 BMW M3 Sedan

Now that the "regular" 3-series is so good, with that wonderful twin-turbo six, the V-8-powered M3 is overkill for most. more

2008 BMW M3 Sedan

A four-door variant has once again joined the M3 stable, and in so doing makes BMW's raciest 3-series not only ergonomically more practical but also financially more palatable, with a base price that undercuts the coupe's by nearly $3000. more

First Drive: 2008 BMW M3

The 2008 BMW M3 is either a complete winner or a big disappointment. It all depends on your expectations. more

2008 BMW M3

Never mind that the confrontation is a year away; the shooters are already vying for high ground. Knife fighters know better than to show up at this bazooka battle. Contenders armed with anything less than a hot V-8 will be blown to smithereens. more

2005 BMW M3 Competition Package

The Comp Package is a pretty good deal, but it works best for hard-core M3 drivers--the ones who think stock eighteen-inch wheels and tires are for wusses. more

BMW M3 GTR

BMW fitted a V-8 into the M3 GTR to create a mighty racer. Shame is, someone objected to it. more

2001-2002 Audi S4 Avant, 2001-2005 BMW M3, and 2002-2005 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz C32 AMG, the BMW M3, and the Audi S4 Avant offer high performance and everyday useability. more