Category Archives: European Car Culture

Gear head contributions from the British, the Italians and the Germans.

How to Build the Perfect M3

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BMW is going to release a new M3 in 2014 on the current 3-series chassis which has been criticized for not being as sporty as previous models. They will be replacing the current E92 M3’s V8 with a twin turbo inline 6 which could very well be a torque monster based on the performance of their latest engines. Steve Sutcliffe of Autocar takes the E30 M3, E46 M3 CSL and the E92 M3 out for a track day at Brands Hatch Circuit. He discusses what he likes and dislikes from what he says are the 3 three best generations of M3. Sutcliffe also discusses which of the cars and features that BMW need to emulate while designing the new model. It’s a nice guided tour of the M3 dynasty.


Source: Autocar on YouTube

1909 Blitzen-Benz

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At one point in time the Blitzen Benz was the fastest object on the planet besides a bullet. The 200 horsepower, 21.5 liter (1300 cubic inches) engine propelled this car to speeds higher than the fastest planes and trains of the time. It was also one of the first cars to attempt land speed records at the Bonneville salt flats. The US Mercedes Classic Center displayed the car and started its engine at Pebble Beach. Check it out:


Source: YouTube user EarthAdvocate

The War and Peace Show 2012

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The War and Peace Show is the world’s largest military vehicle gathering. This year was the 30th anniversary of the event that takes place in Kent, UK. From what I understand, the UK has strict rules on handgun ownership but are totally cool with people owning and driving demilitarized tanks to the grocery store. I kind of look at it as Comic-Con for war geeks.


Source: Robert Goulding on YouTube

BMW Art Car Collection – evo TV

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Henry Catchpole of evo walks us through the BMW Art Car Collection that was gathered in London as part of BMW’s sponsorship of the Olympics. It turns out he got his start writing for the automotive industry after doing his philosophy and art history dissertation on this collection of Art Cars so there are few people who make a better guide. Evo also has an accompanying gallery of the cars here.


Source: evo TV on YouTube