num_pages: 224
description: BMW M-Series celebrates the 50th anniversary of these legendary German performance cars detailing both its production and motorsport stories with expert commentary and fascinating photography.BMW launched the Motorsport or M  division in 1972 to formally support its growing and successful racing program. Wisely BMW leveraged that racing credibility to create limited-edition high-performance production cars  the first being the M1 supercar of 1978. Tested and tuned at a dedicated facility located at the legendary Nrburgring BMWs M cars are true drivers cars focused first and foremost on handling and performance. Still they are docile enough when not driven aggressively to serve as comfortable high-end daily drivers.Since the late 1980s the range of M models has broadened considerably and now includes coupes  convertibles  and sedans in M2  M3  M4  M5  and M8 flavors along with high-performance X-series M SUVs . Early M cars like the M1 and late 1980s M3 and M6 are now desirable collector cars welcomed at top collector auctions and commanding premium prices.With decades of racing and production success and literally no signs of slowing down BMWs M cars hurtle full speed to their 50th anniversary in 2022. BMW M offers the history no Bimmer fan will want to be without .
language: English
title: BMW M: 50 Years of the Ultimate Driving Machines
publisher: Motorbooks