Over the years, tweaks to the BMW’s chassis and drivetrain calibration helped, but it wasn’t until the M3 Competition version arrived that the F80 M3’s potential was finally realised.

The M3 has never been a cheap car to run, and the new one is no different. BMW claims the M3 can achieve ... s launch control is activated. GBS Zero review – a convincing Caterham alternative?

Today I hop in an F80 BMW M3 with over 500HP and see if these cars have gotten too big and bloated for their own good compared to the old days of the BMW E30,E36 M3, and E46 M3. I also make some ...