BMW Cars

The model that truly launched BMW into the performance arena in the United States were the second generation of 3-series cars. Today, the E30 family of BMWs are both readily affordable, and are popular with enthusiasts wanting to personalize them.

Contents cover 1600 to 2002 turbo models from the mid-60's to the mid-70's, and include detailed information on restoring bodywork, chassis, engine and trim. Includes production changes, color schemes, and history.

The 2002 models are widely and rightly recognized as classics of their period and enjoy a large and committed following. This book forms an invaluable reference work and will be welcomed by enthusiasts everywhere.

This book profiles the BMW before the 2002, the history of the 2002 68 to 76, selling the 2002, press reports, the tuned 2002, a buyers guide, running a 2002, beneficial mods, restoring a 2002, the 2002 in competition, technical specs, and more.

A practical restoration manual written by journalist and E36 enthusiast, Greg Hudock, for E36 models built between 1990 and 1999.

Models covered include: 316, 318, 320, 320i, Alpina 320i, 318i, 320iS, 318i Turbo, 323i, 318i 4-door, 316 4-door, M3, M3 Evo, M3 Cabrio, 318i Touring, 318iS.

Models covered: 320, 323i, 323i Cabrio, Hardy & Beck 323i, 335i, 320i, 325e, Alpina B6 2.8, 325i Turbo, 333i, 325i, 325es, 320i Cabrio, Alpina C2 2.7, MK Motorsport 2.7, 325i Cabrio, 325ix, 325i Sport, 325is, Hartge H35, Alpina C2 Touring, and more.

A wealth of restoration tips and techniques covering E12, E24, E28, E34 5 and 6 Series BMWs built between 1972 and 1995.

Consumer analyses, new model reports, full specifications and performance data on BMW six cylinder and V8-powered types, including 45, 55, 320, 335, 326, 327, 328, 501, 502, 503 and 507.

Models covered include: 630CS, 633CSi, 630 Alpina, 630CSi, M635CSi, 635CSi, 628CSi, 633CSi turbo, 635CSi automatic.

Models covered are the Sports Coupe, Convertible, Saloon, Rennsport, Luxus, CS, LS & RS.

Included are road and comparison tests written by experts, plus buying guide information and specification charts for each variant. Models covered are the 850i, Ci, CSi, 840Ci, Alpina B12 with the engines 4.0, 4.4, 5.0, 5.6 & 5.7 liters.

Tests, racing, history, tech. data, new model & road research reports. 507, 1600, Alpina, 1800TI, 1500, 700, 600, 2002, 2002 tii, 319/1, 327 2+2, 2000CS, 2500, 2800CS, 530i, 320i, 630CSi, 733i.

Covers E30 models - 316, 316i, 318i, 320i, 323i, 325i, 325e, 324d and 324td, 318iS, M3 and Alpina in saloon, convertible and touring forms. Professional advice is given on buying a good used model E30 for restoration.

The M3 is based on the prosaic 3 Series family sedan and has 'redefined' the term 'sports saloon'. There were several iterations of the M3 including two EVO versions and a convertible, but BMW shocked the world with the release of the E36 M3 in 1993.

This assortment of magazine articles includes X5, E53, 3.0i, 3.0d, 4.4i, 4.6Is, and 4.8iS models.