BMW M : 50 Years of the Ultimate Driving Machines – Lewin Tony (2021)

This book celebrates the 50th anniversary of BMW’s legendary German performance cars, covering their production and motorsport histories through expert commentary and fascinating photography. BMW launched its Motorsport, or “M”, division in 1972 to support its growing and successful racing programme, then used that racing credibility to create limited-edition, high-performance production cars, beginning with the M1 supercar in 1978. Tested and tuned at a dedicated facility near the Nürburgring, BMW’s M cars focus above all on handling and performance, while remaining comfortable enough for everyday driving when not pushed aggressively. Since the late 1980s, the range has expanded to include coupés, convertibles and saloons in M2, M3, M4, M5 and M8 versions, along with high-performance X-series M SUVs. Early models such as the M1 and late-1980s M3 and M6 are now sought-after collector cars, welcomed at leading collector auctions and commanding premium prices. With decades of racing and production success, BMW M continues at full speed into its 50th anniversary in 2022. This is the history no BMW enthusiast will want to be without.