TOTAL BMW

Combining the very best from the BMW scene, Total BMW magazine aims to cover all elements of this Munich marque. From brand new models, modern classics and legendary icons, plus the very best modified examples. Regular features include buying and technical advice, market insight, motorsport news and much more plus BMW related news and developments - Total BMW appeals to all enthusiasts of the Ultimate Driving Machine.

TOTAL BMW

Editor's welcome

RISING SUN • In the quest to create his dream E30, Ariel Jaskiewicz took influence from the East and inspiration from the past.

BMW News • BMW Group launches proving ground for automated driving and parking in Sokolov

BMW unveils exclusive new partnership with Wilderness Reserve

German Car Festival

Products

Bob Harper • Bob considers which BMWs represent the best value as future classics.

G07 LCI X7 xDrive40d • When size matters, does any other BMW compare with the mighty X7 SUV? And for long-distance comfort and performance, there’s the excellent xDrive40d version.

APEX PREDATOR • The F87 M2 Competition is an incredibly impressive machine out of the box, but there’s always room for improvement, as this absolutely awesome full-on build goes to show.

OLD-SCHOOL RULES • This Alpina C1 restomod captures the essence of the incredibly rare original car while enhancing it with a host of special individual touches, and it’s simply glorious.

BOOST JUNKIE • With its wide-body styling, stripped-out interior, tubular frame and turbocharged 2.8 M50 under the bonnet, this full-on E28 makes a big impression, and it doesn’t mess around.

COMPOSITES ATTRACT • The looks of the G82 M4 may have been controversial at launch, but with a raft of bespoke carbon fibre upgrades, Carbonwurks has created something staggeringly beautiful.

THE FAST GETS EVEN FASTER… • Like every good BMW racer, Chris Ferguson wants to go faster, and he’s doing that by moving his fabulous E24 6 Series from Group A racing classification to Group C, or Gruppe 2 as it is known in Europe. Plus employing a few other little tricks on the way!

BEVERLEY MOTOR WORKS • We sit down with the Beverley-based independent specialist to learn more about the company.

CONTEMPORARY OR CLASSIC? • These two similarly-priced performance coupés come from different eras, but which makes the best buy right now?

PRESERVATION TECHNIQUES PART FOUR • How can you prolong the life of the components on your vehicle? We ask the experts at LIQUI MOLY.

SILVERSTONE TRACK GUIDE • Ahead of the German Car Festival at Silverstone, we’ve put together a guide to help you learn how to handle the legendary circuit.

Elizabeth's F22 M235i

Bob's Fleet

Ian's G26 i4 M50

Mark's G20 M340i

Readers' Cars