Racing homologation cars are the best thing that ever happened to car enthusiasts. Manufacturers make them because they are required to. They are basically just stripped-out and rambunctious versions of otherwise practical cars. One happy result of such requirements is the BMW M3 derived from the 3-series. The M3 name has been around for about 35 years. In appreciation of the poster-child of the M badge, let’s look back at the M3s that we have been blessed with over the years. BMW 2002 turbo (th
Nov 4, 2020
Hailing from Munich is the famous German automaker, BMW. The brand has been around since 1916 and its badge proudly displays the colours of the Bavarian flag. If there is one BMW model that well-represents the brand, it has to be the BMW 3 series. The model is compact, accessible, and has an iconic status. Gracing our roads today is the 7th generation of the 3 series, the G20. Like many other long-running car models, the 3-series has evolved over the years, grown larger, and has adapted much mor
Oct 25, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2009 BMW E93 M3 owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. YouTube: Chu Yang Throughout BMW's history as an auto manufacturer, they've shaped the automotive landscape with one car- the 3-series. It's an icon, a symbol, and a brand of its'own, from statistics that show the 3's dominance over the other saloon cars, to a cult following that heralds the 3 as the car to do it all. This generation of BMW 3-series was different, it was a
Aug 27, 2020
Here’s the upcoming BMW M3 codenamed G80. Don’t call it the G20 because BMW has stopped giving their M models the same codenames as their regular counterpart since the previous F generation (F80 vs F30). From the sneaky shot, we can see the flared wheel fenders as per BMW’s tradition for M models. There’s also a carbon fiber-esque spoiler, body-coloured rear diffuser and the signature quad exhaust tips. Though as Horatiu Boeriu from BMW Blog mentioned, this is most likely a pre-production model,
Oct 22, 2019
With the upcoming 2020 BMW M3 and M4 set to launch in Sept, BMW is slowly trickling info to set tongues wagging. This week's properly juicy - we have the top M engineer offering insights into the new M cars' development process. Dirk Haecker, BMW M’s head of development shares his views on the cars as he races around Sachsenring. It’s a pretty technical track, and it bodes well for M fans as he says the car offers improved overall driving performance over its predecessor. The new upcoming perfor
Aug 31, 2020
For generations, the BMW M3 was sold as a sedan, a coupe, and a convertible - the latter 2 became the M4. But there never was an M3 wagon even though BMW has offered a wagon 3 Series for years. Until now. The closest to an M3 wagon would be the M340i Touring but some purists wouldn't consider that a real M-badge car. BMW announced a teaser to finally give the 3 Series wagon the proper M treatment, making the G20 3 Series the first-ever station wagon to have a real M3 Touring. The teaser only sho
Aug 13, 2020
Selama beberapa generasi, BMW M3 dijual sebagai sedan, coupe, dan convertible. Kemudiannya, model coupe dan convertible telah menjadi BMW M4. Tetapi tidak pernah ada jenis wagon dalam model M3 walaupun BMW telah menawarkan 3 Series wagon selama bertahun-tahun...sehingga kini. Yang paling dekat dengan model M3 adalah M340i Touring tetapi peminat tidak menganggap ia sebagai kereta M yang sebenar. BMW menampilkan acah dimana ia memberikan 3 Series wagon dengan sentuhan M, menjadikan 3 Series genera
Aug 14, 2020
Here’s another leaked photo after the rear of the all-new BMW M3 was caught undisguised. This time we are able to catch a glimpse of the front with its massive vertical grille. As the founder of BMW Blog, Horatiu Boeriu, said from an interview with BMW’s head of design, the future BMW models will look different from the others in the range. That would include the next-gen 4 Series that is based on the BMW Concept 4, which means the soon-to-follow M4 is included and likely the G80 M3 as well. Reg
Oct 24, 2019
BMW Malaysia has introduced the all-new G80 BMW M3 Competition, with an optional Innovation Package. The BMW M3 Competition is priced at an estimated RM 664,800 (OTR without insurance) while the Innovation Package adds RM 75k, adding up to a total of RM 739,800. However, BMW Malaysia is currently (from now until 31st December 2020) offering the Innovation Package at RM 58,000, bringing the price down to RM 722,800. The G80 BMW M3 Competition is powered by the S58 3.0-litre twin-turbocharged stra
Dec 1, 2020
Masanya telah tiba – di sini kami paparkan gambar-gambar rasmi G80 BMW M3 2021 yang menonjolkan gaya ‘sporty’ dan agresif. Kami tahu rupa hadapannya telah mencetuskan kontroversi – ada yang tak setuju dengan reka bentuk grilnya, ada pula yang sebaliknya. Bagi kami, ia agak menarik. Seperti yang kami ceritakan dalam entri baru-baru ini, gambar G80 M3 dan G84 M4 telah bocor di Reddit dan gambar-gambar tersebut telah dihapuskan sebelum dimuat-naik semula ke laman forum BMW. Ada yang mengatakan reka
Sep 24, 2020
Remember when BMW launched the G22 4-Series back in June and we were all (mostly) aghast at its controversial design? Well, hide your kids because the 2021 BMW M3 and M4 photos are leaked. Ahead of their 23-September launch, the images were apparently uploaded on Reddit before it got taken down and reuploaded in a BMW forum. From the looks of things, it appears that the G80 M3 and G84 M4 both sport BMW’s vertically long kidney grilles. Some might love the different direction the 2 new M cars are
Sep 22, 2020
The 2020 BMW M3 and M4 make their final development test on various tracks around Europe. Testing is done on public roads in Southern France and Sweden as well as at the Sachsenring track to find the perfect balance of everyday handling and on-track performance. The 2020 M3 Sedan and M4 Coupe will be available in two performance variants, a 353 Kw/480 PS variant with a 6-speed manual gearbox and a Competition model with 375 Kw/510 PS mated to an 8-speed DCT gearbox. Competition versions of both
Jul 1, 2020
Have you got it all out of your system? Okay, here goes. These are the official pictures of the 2021 G80 BMW M3 and I know some of you might be appalled by the very controversial looks but I’m kinda digging it. Settle down, put down your pitchforks and torches, and let me explain. Yesterday, I wrote a short article on the leaked photos of the G80 M3 and the G84 M4 and matched the looks of the front with a deranged rodent. At first, I have to admit that it does look like a rabid rabbit or the Pok
Sep 23, 2020
The Toyota 2JZ engine is one that has transcended time, spaceships and aliens. This powerplant is so ubiquitious that every time someone mentions an engine conversion, the invevitable answer appears to be, "2JZ-swap it!" Nobody in the history of mankind has ever said, "The E30 BMW M3 needs more poke," but that didn't stop the good people at Buldre Racing team in Germany from yanking the S14 4-cylinder engine (235 PS, 240 Nm in its most powerful form) out for something with more poke. The 'more p
Jul 31, 2020
With the recent launch of the Audi RS6 and RS7, plus the BMW M3 and BMW M4 performance cars on our shores, it seems that there is a shift in direction towards the torque converter transmission (TCT) on core performance models. More importantly, manufacturers like Audi were - up until this point in time - massive proponents of the dual clutch transmission (DCT). Other performance-oriented brands have also followed suit. It wasn't that long ago when the dual-clutch transmission (DCT) was hailed as
Feb 16, 2021
Kadang-kadang, dunia otomotif melihat kemunculan kereta yang nampak pelik lagi aneh. Ada beberapa keluaran yang buat kita tertanya-tanya kenapa wujudnya kereta sebegini? Ada banyak kereta pikap yang bagus dan dah jadi kegemaran rakyat Malaysia, contohnya Toyota Hilux dan Ford Ranger. Tapi kali ini, kita akan tunjukkan koleksi kereta pikap yang pelik tapi menarik. Ada yang rasanya patut dibina semula, ada pula yang “hmm…apa ni?” 1. BMW M3 pick-up (E92) Satu-satunya yang pernah dihasilkan, pikap M
Jun 22, 2020
Setiap penggemar kereta mesti ada satu model yang buatkan mereka gilakan industri ini. Antara yang sering menjadi idaman ramai ialah BMW 3 Series. Dengan saiz yang kompak, ia masih menawarkan ruang yang mencukupi untuk memuatkan 5 orang sekaligus. Ditambah pula dengan penghasilan yang cukup berkualiti, tidak dinafikan bahawa ia merupakan antara jentera premium yang menjadi idaman kalbu. Antara BMW 3 Series yang paling diminati ialah generasi E46. Generasi ini dihasilkan dari tahun 1997 hingga ta
Nov 30, 2020
Setiap jenama mempunyai identiti tersendiri. Begitu juga dengan BMW dimana ia mempunyai identiti unik yang dikenali sebagai “kidney grille” (gril buah pinggang). Melewati arus pemodenan, gril hadapan yang berbentuk seperti sepasang buah pinggang ini telah mengalami perubahan bagi mengekalkan impak dalam pasaran. Cerita hangat yang diperkatakan baru-baru ini ialah gril hadapan pada BMW M3 dan M4 yang baru. Sesetengah pihak berpendapat bahawa gril yang berdiri tegak ini menyakitkan mata terutama p
Sep 25, 2020
Every now and then, the automotive world serves up some amazingly oddball selection of cars. Some even stretch the very definition of what constitutes a car. Today, we explore the weird and wonderful universe of pick-up trucks. Think Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger and the likes. Good pick-ups as they are, the Hilux and Ranger are pretty vanilla and not unusual sights. We delve into the ones that are a bit…. offbeat and unhinged. Here are 5 examples of pick-ups that need to be built or revived; 1.) BM
Jun 19, 2020
In spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, BMW Malaysia showed no signs of slowing down in 2020 by launching quite a number of models including the M8 Coupe and Gran Coupe, X3M, X4M, M135i, and the 218i Gran Coupe. That being said, 2021 is approaching. What brand-new models does BMW Malaysia have in store for this hopefully smoother sailing year? 2021 BMW 4 Series Coupe The first thing everyone noticed when BMW unveiled images of the G22 4 Series was the design of the kidney grilles. It definitely gave
Dec 31, 2020
The rivalry between BMW M GmbH and Mercedes-AMG is as eternal as it goes. With Mercedes-Benz and BMW recently releasing their 2020 sales figures, once again we pit both the mighty German brands head-to-head. While Mercedes-Benz does its best in introducing potent AMG models left and right, based on sales data, it’s BMW’s M-badged performance cars that most buyers prefer. In 2020, BMW M GmbH sold 144,218 cars worldwide while Mercedes-Benz sold 125,129 of its Mercedes-AMG models. That meant BMW so
Jan 13, 2021
Kami pernah bincangkannya dahulu, dah lihat gambar intipannya, dan dah ceritakan perjalanannya tapi ada satu perkara yang membuatkannya jadi satu topik hangat – BMW M4 2021 serba baharu masih kekal dengan gril ‘kidney’nya yang memecah-belahkan pendapat di kalangan peminat (dan juga ‘haters’). Dilancarkan melalui acara atas-talian pada hari Selasa lalu bersama-sama BMW M3 2021 serba baharu, satu perkara yang boleh dipersetujui ramai ialah M4 sememangnya tulen, berprestasi tinggi dan bergaya manta
Sep 25, 2020
It has been more than a month since BMW unveiled the controversial nose job kidney grille on the 2021 BMW M4 and the M3. Clearly, some people still unhappy with BMW’s decision. Whether you like it, loathe it, or are just indifferent because you don’t really care about BMWs, the kidney grille definitely sparks a bit of a debate in car circles. “Leave the grille! It at least gives the M4 some personality!” “The grille’s so disgusting I might press charges because it violates my sight!” Clearly, th
Oct 20, 2020
BMW Group Malaysia ended 2020 with a total of 9,890 BMW and MINI cars delivered, down 5 percent from 2019’s 10,442 units, due to the Covid-19 pandemic of course. Including BMW Motorrad bikes, the Group sold a total of 11,016 vehicles in 2020. Of the 9,890 cars delivered, over 2,200 units are plug-in hybrid models, contributed mostly by the 530e and 740 Le.xDrive. A very high 87 percent of the Group’s total sales come from locally-assembled (CKD) models, made at BMW’s vehicle assembly facility in
Feb 19, 2021
Downsizing. It is a dirty word to many car enthusiasts, but apparently unavoidable. Even purveyors of large engines, Mercedes-AMG, recently announced that its venerable 4.0-litre, twin turbo V8 engines will be replaced with hybrid 4-cylinder ones. Quite a shock to the system, yes. If you, like me, lived through the late 1980s and entire 1990s, you'd know that premium and performance cars of that era mostly came with large-capacity engines. 2.0-litre engines? That was the minimum entry ticket bac
Feb 28, 2021
BMW 1M, M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M6, and M8. See what number is missing there? BMW has made an M model for just about every Series except for one – the 7 Series. BMW said the ‘M’ adds a track element and there may not be a lot of demand for the 7 Series on the track. But there was an M7 back in the 80s, kind of, in South Africa. It was the first BMW 7 Series that came about in 1977, codenamed E23. The range-topping variant was the 745i which came with the M102 turbocharged 3.2-litre straight-six engi
May 17, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 1996 BMW 328i (E36) owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Jack Lee “Why do you spend so much on a 16 years old car?” “What is the cents/km do you pay for the 2.8?” “How much do you spend on maintaining the car?” “You know, my road tax only cost me RM 60 a year.” I get asked these questions a lot when I bought a 1996 BMW 328i (E36). Especially for someone who was just about to exit his 20s and was supposed to buy a ho
Aug 15, 2020
BMW Malaysia today unveiled a new variant to their 5 Series line up in Malaysia with this, the 2021 BMW 530i M Sport Dark Shadow Edition. With only 36 units on offer, on-the-road prices for the locally-assembled (CKD) Dark Shadow Edition starts at RM 392,800 (sans insurance, inclusive of SST). This price is an additional RM 10k above the standard BMW 530i M Sport, so let's see what's new here. If the name is any clue, don't expect the bright yellows and greens like you see on the all-new 2020 BM
Dec 29, 2020
A photo depicting the front-end of the the all-new 2020 BMW M4 has leaked ahead of the model's debut in September. Just like the 4 Series it’s based on, the upcoming 2020 BMW M4 gets a massive front grille, which looks similar to the earlier-leaked photo. That being said, the front grille’s design is different from the 4 Series – while the regular 4 Series gets a honeycomb-like pattern in the grille, on the M4, it gets large horizontal slats instead. It remains to be seen which engine the upcomi
Jun 5, 2020
Yesterday, we published the leaked prices of one of BMW’s upcoming additions to the G20 3 Series range, the plug-in hybrid 330e. Today, we got another leaked pricing of the high-performance BMW that will be launched alongside it, the M340i. According to a source, the 2020 G20 BMW M340i will cost around RM 423,000 including SST. Exempted from SST, the M340i will start at around RM 403,000 which will be valid until 31-December 2020. That sounds like big bucks but with that pricing, it’s very close
Oct 21, 2020
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