Roundel, January 2007



January 2007

X As In X-Raid

Sven Quandt made his name in international rally circles by building Mitsubishis, but when he turned his attention to BMW, things got really exciting.

You Call That A Truck?

The launch of a face-lifted X5 reveals some interesting surgery elsewhere, too; if you think this ain't no BMW, then drive one. You'll be convinced.

Déjà Vu Meets 2002

By now everybody knows about Mobile Tradition's Glass Workshop project, in which they built a 2002 tii from the ground up. Here's what it's like to drive a brand-new old car.

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Well, there's Friday-night rallying, there's the World Rally Championships and then there's Dakar.

Photograph courtesy X-RAID GMBH Motorsport

In This Issue

  • Good Gets Better - by TERRY SHEA
    The addition of the 270-horsepower N52 engine-okay, that's the Euro version, but we get most of 'em- makes the X3 even more of a true Sport Activity Vehicle.
  • X As In X-Raid - by KLAUS SCHNITZER
    Sven Quandt made his name in international rally circles by building Mitsubishis, but when he turned his attention to BMW, things got really exciting.
  • You Call That A Truck? - by PHIL MARX
    The launch of a face-lifted X5 reveals some interesting surgery elsewhere, too; if you think this ain't no BMW, then drive one. You'll be convinced.
  • From Four-Pot To V10 - by JEREMY WALTON
    It's a lot of work, testing BMWs ranging from four-cylinder diesels to V10 M blasters, but somebody's got to do it.
  • Less Is More - by DAVID HAUETER
    Sure, you're an M-car fanatic, and the new Z4 M coupe is the ocelot's nightgown. But don't be too sure you wouldn't really prefer its three-liter brother.
  • Maximum Mini - by DAVID HAUETER
    What's the new Mini GP all about? Maximum fun-and what's more fun than wringing it out at Lime Rock Park?
  • Déjà Vu Meets 2002 - by MIKE SELF
    By now everybody knows about Mobile Tradition's Glass Workshop project, in which they built a 2002 tii from the ground up. Here's what it's like to drive a brand-new old car.
  • History Lesson - by DAVID HAUETER
    When you're in New Jersey looking for things to see in your Z4 M roadster, don't forget that it was the most important theater of the Revolutionary War.
  • A Week In Wales - by BRIAN S. MORGAN
    Whether exploring your own heritage or just exploring a land of incredible history and culture, the lower left corner of the United Kingdom is a great driving vacation- especially in a 130i.
  • M3 Meets Its Match - by DAVID HAUETER
    Audi has been trying for years to attain the performance panache possessed by the BMW M3. With the new RS4, they've finally done it-at least until the V8 M3 arrives.
  • Swede Victory - by SAHAR HASSANI
    Anders Hainer came to America to continue his quest for speed-on skis. With the help of Boris Said, he's now a champion racer on four wheels.