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Urban Mixer Auto : 2005 BMW M3 Coupe

by Michael Schratter

A race car camouflaged as a street car.

2005 BMW M3

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Background:
BMW established their Motorsport (M) division in 1972, with the M offshoot being designed to facilitate BMW’s racing program. Simply put, it was about taking a 3 series and modify into a street legal race car. At the time, these special “M” cars were given to contracted BMW racecar drivers, to be used as their personal vehicles when driving in public. But that didn’t last long, word got out, and soon the über-mechanics from Munich were graciously sharing their “schnell” passion with anyone who was interested in driving fast. Read more

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Urban Mixer Auto : 2004 BMW 530i 4DR

by Michael Schratter

The stance, the aggressive stance.

2004 BMW 530i 4DR

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In my opinion BMW has been getting the sport sedan right for decades and the 530i is a perfect example of how the über-engineers from Munich can take a 4 door car and make it look and feel like an executive road weapon. Read more

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