Introduction and acknowledgements
M3 timeline
BMW's motorsport tradition
E30
E30 in motorsport
E36 modeles
Blood relarive
E36 Evolution
E46 range
E90 models
More motor racing
Fifth-generation M3s and M4s
New models 2013-2020
Appendices
Index
After a varied career in the automotive industry Graham Robson has
gained a worldwide reputation as a motoring historian, and has
nearly 170 books to his credit.
Born in 1936, and educated at Ermysteds Grammar School in
Yorkshire, Graham then went on to study Engineering at Oxford
University. He joined Jaguar Cars as a graduate trainee, becoming
involved in design work on the Mk II, E-Type and Mark X. Beginning
as a hobby, he became a rally co-driver, eventually joining the
Sunbeam 'works' team in 1961, taking part in rallies up to
International level (once with Roger Clark), but stopped rallying
by 1968.
During this time he joined Standard-Triumph in Coventry, in 1961,
as a Development Engineer, mainly on sports car projects. He then
ran the re-opened 'works' motorsport department from 1962 to 1965,
this being the period of the birth of Spitfire Le Mans cars, TR4,
Vitesse, Spitfire and 2000 rally car developments.
Graham Robson’s writing began with rally reports for magazines
which evolved into a job with Autocar from 1965-1969. He was
recruited back to industry at Rootes to run the Product Proving
department, then after a brief period in 1972 as technical director
of a safety belt company, became an independent motoring writer.
Graham has lived 'by the pen' and 'by the voice' ever since, not
only writing but commentating, presenting and organising events of
all types.
BMW M3-M4 is a very worthwhile addition to the marque library - Kieron Fennelly --- It's a typically comprehensive read, with a great set of specification tables in the back, too. - Octane (UK) --- this is an impressive and most readable work on the subject of a significant car .. For those considering buying an M3, already owning one, or merely an admirer, this is probably the definitive work. - Speedscene --- this is a really comprehensive guide to a German icon. - CAR magazine --- More than simply a run-through, it’s well designed and weightily produced. - Classic & Sports Car
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