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2010 BMW M3

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  • 2010 Manhart Racing M3 V8R Biturbo First Drive

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    2010 Manhart Racing M3 V8R Biturbo First Drive

    20 Ratings | 19 Comments

    In its quest to be environmentally friendly, BMW plans to convert all its M cars to turbo power. Purists mutter darkly about the end of an era and the passing of. . .

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  • 1986 BMW M3 E30 vs. 2010 BMW M3 E92

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    1986 BMW M3 E30 vs. 2010 BMW M3 E92

    44 Ratings | 38 Comments

    The chiseled styling and angular, extroverted fender blisters. The dashboard fascia comically canted toward the driver so the passenger feels like an afterthought.. . .

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  • G-Power BMW M3 GT2 S First Drive

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    G-Power BMW M3 GT2 S First Drive

    17 Ratings | 8 Comments

    We manage a furtive glance at the speedo as the entrance to the old Nürburgring Nordschleife flashes past on the right. There's 170 mph on the clock and plenty. . .

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  • BMW: What's New for 2010?

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    BMW: What's New for 2010?

    7 Ratings | 1 Comment

    2010 BMW 1 Series : The only exterior change to the 1 Series for 2010 is a new exterior color: Deep Sea Blue Metallic replaces Monaco Blue Metallic. Changes. . .

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  • 2010 Audi RS5 Meets 2010 BMW M3 CSL

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    2010 Audi RS5 Meets 2010 BMW M3 CSL

    7 Ratings | 0 Comment

    The rivalry between Audi and BMW is a clash of industry heavyweights, a battle for the hearts and minds of the most demanding, tough-minded car enthusiasts in the. . .

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Overview

The 2010 BMW M3, like every M3 before, is aching for a fight. From the first four-cylinder 1988 M3 through two generations of six-cylinder M3s and on to the current fourth-generation V8-powered M3, the M3 has always been a street fighter. Only now it's armed with a 4.0-liter, 414-horsepower V8 that revs to 8,400 rpm.

It's that rambunctious personality alongside the M3's towering performance that has earned it such a passionate following. Beyond that, the 2010 BMW M3's indomitable, ferocious spirit is there whether it's a coupe, sedan or convertible.

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