To mark the 50th anniversary of BMW M, this richly illustrated anniversary edition has been published, chronicling the history of BMW's sports models. The publication traces the history of BMW M from the founding of BMW Motorsport GmbH by Jochen Neerpasch in 1972. It covers, in turn, Giorgetto Giugiaro's BMW Turbo concept car, the legendary BMW 3.0 CSL, the BMW M1, and the successive generations of the M3, M5, M6 and other sports models. In addition, extensive attention is paid to BMW M?s motorsport activities, including touring car championships, endurance races and GT competitions. Historical photographs, design drawings, technical specifications and contemporary images illustrate the evolution of design, technology, engine development, aerodynamics and performance. The book also documents the role of BMW M within international automotive culture and shows how, over five decades, the brand has become one of the most influential names in the world of sports cars. (AI-gegenereerde inhoudsbeschrijving)