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Author: Alan Henry, Hardbound, ISBN: 9781852236786 -1st Edition, 1992 - Second-Hand book in perfect order !
The distinctive blue and white propellor motif of the Baverische Motoren Werke is a hallmark of motoring exclusivity and high performance. BMW has applied the most rigorous standards of engineering and attention to detail to earn its accolade as one of the world's great marques, with a deep-rooted commitment to motorsport.
The ultimate embodiment of this commitment can be seen in the current range of M-series BMWs; beautifully built and with titanic performance, yet imbued with flexibility, docility and huge margins of operational safety. These cars represent the latest in a long line of competition-bred machines which have embellished and enhanced the company's status over the years.
In this book, Alan Henry examines the M cars, from the glorious M1 to the latest M5, and looks at the company's history prior to the launch of the M1 in the 1970s. Each car is considered in depth, including background and development, specifications and driving impressions. BMW's racing exploits are also covered, from Le Mans and the Mille Miglia in the 1930s to Formula One in the 1980s.
Illustrated throughout with superb colour photographs, this entertaining and informed account is essential reading for enthusiasts of the BMW marque and the very fine motor cars it produces.
Alan Henry is a highly experienced and knowledgeable motoring writer. He is motor racing correspondent of the Guardian and Editor of the Grand Prix annual Autocourse, as well as being a respected author with more than a dozen books to his credit. His special interest in motorsport and performance cars led, inevitably, to his fascination for BMW's M-Series.
