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- BMW M-SERIES, A COLLECTORS GUIDE
- Good!
- Nicely illustrated but nothing exceptional in content.
- Readable UK focused view of BMW M car production
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Bmw M-Series: Including M1, M3, M5, M635 and m Roadster : A Collector's Guide (Collector's Guides)
Chris Rees
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ASIN: 1899870180 |
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Now available in paperback! In addition to describing in detail the design and development of the various M1, M3, M5, M635 and M Roadster models, Rees delves deeply into BMWs motorsport heritage and explains how this has impacted the development of these specialized and desirable road cars. Comprehensive appendices cover technical specs, production numbers and performance figures.
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BMW M-SERIES, A COLLECTORS GUIDE.......2000-08-11
This book although well written omits the E39 edition of the M5 which has been out for more than two years. The book has a pub date of Feb 2000. This is unfortunate.
Good!.......2000-07-07
I brought this book and this book is great!
Nicely illustrated but nothing exceptional in content........1999-05-21
This is just another example of an automobile book written with an evident British slant. It is nicely illustrated, and entertainingly written, but for the American BMW enthusiast it leaves a lot to be desired. It is basically just a re-hash of information available elsewhere, with few, if any original insights.
Readable UK focused view of BMW M car production.......1998-11-25
Good value for money, nice pictures and well written.
On the downside it is UK focused (clearly not a disadvantage if you live in the UK) having only limited or incomplete coverage of non-UK cars. Also, technical specifications are high level and thus won't tell the enthousiast much that they don't already know. And chassis number ranges (which might help identify a 'real' M-car) are missing for many older cars.
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BMW M Series: The Complete Story (Crowood AutoClassic)
Alan Henry
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ASIN: 1861261462 |
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Now available in paperback! Alan Henry profiles the M cars, from the glorious M1 to todays M5, and chronicles the companys history prior to the launch of the M1 in the 1970s. Each car is profiled in depth, including background and development, specs and driving impressions. BMWs racing exploits are also covered, from Le Mans and the Mille Miglia in the 1930s to F1 in the 1980s.
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Another hack job.......1999-07-19
I've now read several of the books in the "Complete Story" series, and they seem to be typified by indifferent writing quality, a very heavy UK slant, insane chapter ordering, and a general sense that they were tossed off in a weekend by a third-tier writer. This book has way too much focus on racing, not enough on the cars, and not enough on the M organization. Unfortunately, though, English-language BMW M info is slim, and this book isn't much worse than the rest of what's available. Go ahead and buy it if you're desperate.
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Original BMW M-Series
James Taylor
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ASIN: 0760308985 |
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This new title in the Bay View Original Series begins with the introduction of the M1 supercar in 1979 and continues through two generations each of the M3 and M5 and the production of the 1996 M635csi. Colour photography offers detail shots and full views taken in Germany, Great Britain, the U.S., and South Africa, the nation in which the M5 was built.
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BMW M-Series.......2007-01-17
I bought this book as I wanted to see the full visual history of the BMW ///M division. I own a E30 M3, E46 M3 and M5 so I am bit of a supporter of the division.
I found the book to be very well-written and prepared with some exceptional pictures. I wish there would have been some deeper history presented of the entire race-prepared sedans but I still found it rewarding and I'm glad I purchased the book.
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- great book for BMW, Alpina, and Schnitzer background info
- Well written, but thin
- Very informative book
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BMW M-Series and Performance Specials (Sports Car Color History)
Jonathan Cohen
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ASIN: 0760301719 |
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Bimmerphiles rejoice! At last, the book youve been waiting for. Jonathan Cohen fully examines the history and development of these exhilarating performance cars beginning in the late 1960s on up to the present.
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great book for BMW, Alpina, and Schnitzer background info.......1999-11-13
This is a very good book. Goes into great detail on BMW's history of performance special cars, how this came about, and where Alpina and Schnitzer and even Hartge fit into this. However, there is clearly a slant towards Alpina. The author does state however that Alpina has more of an "in" with BMW than the other tuners and therefore is a bit more respected. There is great detail on engine specs, displacement, special models, and even production numbers for each model. He details the evolution of the 2002, then goes through the 3, 5, 6, and 8 series. There is a section on the M1 also. Whenever possible, the author seems to mention whether any of a certain type of car were ever imported into the U.S. or not. He includes a description of the U.S. grey market in the 80s in the beginning of the book. The pictures in the book are fantastic and almost all are in full color. This book is worth every penny of the meager asking price. Thumbs up!
Well written, but thin.......1999-07-19
J. Cohen's writing is several cuts above the usual hack quality found in car books. Alas, he is awfully focused on Alpina, Hartge, etc., and skimps on info on the M models that are presumably the subject of the book! More detail on what, for instance, makes an E34 M5 different and special, or what are all the mods made to the E30 M3 that make it such a big deal, and how did it do in racing? None of this is addressed; rather, he spills a lot of ink on detailing every nuance of every Alpina product made in the last 30 years. If he wanted to write a history of Alpina, that's fine, but the cover, title, and description of the book leads one to believe that its principal focus is M and the products thereof.
Nonetheless, the book is still several cuts above MBI's usually atrocious quality standards, and makes for an interesting evening of reading.
Very informative book.......1998-10-14
This is the best book about performance BMW I have come across. It features history, facts and pictures about M1, M3, M5, M635 CSi, M6 and 850 CSi.
What suprised me the most was the in depth information and nice pics about Alpina, featuring the B10 BiTurbo, B12, B8 4,6 (3 series with 333 HP V8) and early B7 Turbo models.
Info about ALL Alpina models and M models! Also mentioning some Hartge models, AC Schnitzer CLS II and CLS III.
As I said earlier, the definite book regarding M models, Alpina and other top-notch tuners.
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BMW 8 Series Performance Portfolio
R M Clarke
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ASIN: 185520701X |
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With the introduction of the 850CSi it's time to recalibrate our view of this car. Although this version is not any lighter, several significant improvements have injected a hefty dose of pulsating energy into the big coupe.÷ So wrote Csaba Csere in Car and Driver magazine. Included are road and comparison tests written by experts, plus buying guide information and specification charts for each variant. Models covered are the 850i, Ci, CSi, 840Ci, Alpina B12 with the engines 4.0, 4.4, 5.0, 5.6 & 5.7 liters.
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BMW 5 Series 1988-95 Gold Portfolio
R.M. Clarke
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ASIN: 1855204851 |
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The cars covered in this book are the third-generation 5-series models. By the time they went out of production, many people considered they had surpassed Mercedes' effort and set new standards. These were the first 5-series models to include an estate car and to have V8 engines whilst keeping the 6-cylinder models. These gave plenty of scope for tuning companies. This book is a collection of contemporary road tests, comparison tests, specifications and performance data, new model instructions. Models covered: 535i, 535iSE, 530i, M5, 535i Sport, 518i, 520i, 525i, 525iSE, B10 Bi-turbo, Dinan 535i Turbo, 520i Touring, 525i Touring, 525tds, 525iX, 535iAT, 540i, 530i, 540i, 530i Touring, 540i Sport, Dinan 540i s/c, Dinan 54i Turbo.
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BMW 6 Series 1976-1989 -Ultimate Portfolio
R.M. Clarke
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ASIN: 1855206447
Release Date: 2003-09-01 |
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This book is the ultimate collection of road tests, technical and specification data, comparison tests and information for buying a used BMW 6-Series. Models covered include: 630CS, 633CSi, 630 Alpina, 630CSi, M635CSi, 635CSi, 628CSi, 633CSi turbo, 635CSi automatic. After the introduction of the 6-Series coupes at the Geneva Show in March 1976, the cars were an immediate hit with BMW fans. The cars were so popular that, over the years, with the exception of additional spoilers and a modified rear bumper wraparound (the latter in 1982), that styling remained unchanged during a production run of 16 years. Final changes came in may 1987 and the last cars were built in 1989. This book will help you find the best car for the money.
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BMW Alpina 1967-87 Performance Portfolio (Performance Portfolio Series)
R.M. Clarke
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ASIN: 1855204916 |
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Alpina tuning parts was set up in 1965 after the successful conversion on the 1500 saloon. During the 1960s and 1970s the company grew and was soon acknowledged as the leading performance conversion specialist for the marque. Later the only way that Alpina could keep within emissions control and noise regulation was to build the cars themselves. During the 1980s re-engineered cars were built at Buchloe. By their nature these bespoke cars are rare. This book contains contemporary road tests, model introductions, driving impressions, technical data and comparison tests. Models covered: 1600/2000, 2002, 3.0 CSL, 320i, 320, 528 Sports, 630CSi, 333i, B6, 630, B7 Turbo, 2.5CSi, B9 3.5, C1, B10, C2, C2 convertible.
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Road & Track BMW M Series 1979-2002 Portfolio
R.M. Clarke
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ASIN: 1855206277 |
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Features 33 articles on the BMW M Series 1979-2002 from the pages of Road & Track magazine. Topics include: BMW M1 - racing defines the breed', 'Procar & driving the Group 4 BMW M1', 'Munich muscle M635CSi', 'Clash of the teutons - M3 Sport Evolution vs Audi S2 vs Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16', 'Dinan BMW 5-Series - Dinan 535i Turbo & Dinan', 'BMW M3 meets Mercedes-Benz C36', 'Street civil, track worthy - M3 Sedan vs M3 Coupe vs Supercharged M3 Coupe', 'BMW M3 IMSA Racer', 'Sports-Sedan battle - BMW M5 vs Mercedes-Benz E55', '2002 BMW M3 - first drive', 'Roadsters to go! - Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG vs BMW M Roadster.
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Love the M Series.......2005-02-06
If you have or want a M Series car I highly recommend this book. It had tons of articles from Road & Track, all the way back to the original M. Great book for any car enthusiast.
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BMW 7 Series Performance Portfolio 1986-1993 (Performance Portfolio)
R M Clarke
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ASIN: 1855205890 |
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The first of the 7-series cars appeared in 1977 quickly developing into a big six-cylinder engine and then becoming turbocharged in the early 1980s. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, driver's reports, long term reports, special models. Models covered include 730i, 735i, V8, 730i, 740i, V12, 750i, 750iL, E32, Alpina B11, Alpina B12.
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