Roundel, May 2007



May 2007

Beyond Powerdome

The star of the Geneva show-at least for fans of the weiß mit blau-was a "concept design study" of the upcoming V8 M3, and it took the stage under its own power.

B7, Be Mine

It's been promised for nearly two years, and now it's here-an opulent hot rod for the heavy of wallet.

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It's bad, it's bold, and it's bound for the showroom sooner than we thought. Meanwhile, a "concept" version of the new V8 M3 debuted in Geneva.

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY BMW AG/UK

In This Issue

  • Beyond Powerdome - by JEREMY WALTON
    The star of the Geneva show-at least for fans of the weiß mit blau-was a "concept design study" of the upcoming V8 M3, and it took the stage under its own power.
  • Second City First Look - by DAVE FARNSWORTH
    The Chicago Auto Show may not get most of the headlines, but this year they had plenty of toys to grab your attention.
  • B7, Be Mine - by BOB ROEMER
    It's been promised for nearly two years, and now it's here-an opulent hot rod for the heavy of wallet.
  • 6 X 6 X 4 - by TERRY SHEA
    Oh, dear: You have a family and you have to haul stuff and you've been eyeing a Ford Exploder. But maybe a marvelous wagon can keep you in the BMW fold where you belong.
  • Somebody Else's M - by MICHAEL BIRD
    These days a choice between Infiniti's M35 and BMW's 530i may come down to your wallet and a driving passion that eludes most consumers.
  • The Case Of The Missing Car - by DAVID LIGHTFOOT
    The BMWArt Car collection numbers fifteen cars, with another on the way. But what about that mysterious 320i from 1978?
  • Small Crowd, Big Fun - by SUSAN LANE
    In 2001 they did Europe. In 2004, the East Coast. For their marathon adventure of 2006, the BMW Vintage & Classic Car Club of America took on the Great Lakes.
  • Move 'Em Out! - by BRIAN AFTANAS
    A common DIY project for E30 owners involves the rechargeable batteries on the Service Indicator board; they're only a pain the first time.
  • Cool, Cool ICE In California - by KRIS LINQUIST
    Okay: You're a gadget freak and the nav system is just sitting there. Can't we get it to show us a Madonna video? Or the patrolman right behind us?
  • Step On It, Councilor! - by LOUIS WHITEHEAD
    Meet Mike Bartley, the mild-mannered optician and city councilor who managed to put a 325i into second place in One Lap of America.
  • Ring Me Up For School - by DON LOUV
    After four years of wishing, a Golden Gate Chapter member takes the Nürburgring plunge.
  • Off Line - by BRIAN MORGAN
    Our Racing Editor goes off-roading in Africa.