There are plenty of extreme engine swaps, but very few that fundamentally change what a car is. This BMW 1M does exactly that, because at its core sits an engine that was never meant for a road car. Under the hood sits a P65B44 V8 that came straight from a BMW Z4 GT3. A race … Continue reading BMW 1M With GT3 V8 Engine Swap
Bimmerfest is one of those events that does not need an introduction. Yet every year, it somehow manages to feel different. Maybe it’s the mix of cars, maybe it’s the people, or maybe it’s just the unpredictability that comes with spending a full day on the steep banking of Raceway Venray. This year was no … Continue reading Gallery: Bimmerfest 2026 BMW Gathering
The BMW X5 V12 Le Mans is a unique SUV featuring a 6.1-litre V12 engine from its Le Mans-winning race car. Created as a one-off experiment, it boasts over 700 horsepower, exceptional performance, and innovative engineering. While not road-legal, it set high benchmarks for future high-performance SUVs, embodying BMW’s spirit of audacity and fun.
Walking through the Tuning Experience hall at the Essen Motor Show, you expect to see wild builds, but every now and then something stops you dead in your tracks. Did you catch my take on this year’s event? If not, you can still check it out on the Turnpike Global site. Among the wild show … Continue reading Track‑Ready BMW E36 With M4 S55 Power
Few cars distil the joy of driving quite like the BMW E46 M3, and seeing this Phoenix Yellow example in the metal at the Essen Motor Show only reinforced its legend. Surrounded by wild show cars and modern exotica, it stood out by doing something far more difficult: being tasteful. This is OEM+ philosophy executed … Continue reading BMW E46 M3: Phoenix Rising
Yes I know, yet another BMW, but you don’t often get the chance to see BMW’s legendary Art Cars all in one place. But lo and behold, The Louwman Museum in The Hague pulled off the impossible. Nine of these automotive icons, side by side, including the one that started it all: Alexander Calder’s BMW 3.0 CSL. … Continue reading The first BMW Art Car by Alexander Calder
Now, I know what you’re thinking: “Another BMW ’02?” But hold your horses, because this one isn’t just another ’02 with patina and a roundel. No, this is a masterclass in contrast. From a 1502 with more patina than paint, to a fully restored, OEM+ styled machine that looks like it rolled straight out of a … Continue reading From a Humble BMW ’02 to a Bavarian Rocket
One of my favorite cars at the recent Retrospective by Revworks event was this BMW 1502. It had that little something that grabbed me. The owner bought this car two years ago. It was not the kind you’d find in a showroom with a smug salesman and a cappuccino machine. No, this one came with … Continue reading Respect your elders: The BMW 1502
