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BMW M3: E30 and E92 GTS – XCAR

May 1, 2013

BMW M3: E30 and E92 GTS – XCAR The BMW M3 is an automotive ‘thing’. When you think of a fast family car, the M3 pops up way more readily than the Audi RS4 or Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Come to think of it, so does the M5. The M3′s bloodline stretches back as far as the original 3.0 CSL Batmobile. Its simple formula of: take normal car, add giant engine, tweak springs and off you go was something of a winner. In 1986 the first ‘proper’ M3 came to be — the E30. It was more aerodynamically sound than the 3er it was based on, it came with oodles more power than the standard three series and handled like nothing before. Its steering was the most applauded part of it. It offered an almost electric feel so direct and wonderful that many people still lose their cool at the merest utterance of the E30. Our time with it was charming. Of course, real E30 M3s only came in LHD so I found myself in the odd position of having to thread a pricey, boxy unicorn along some country roads on the wrong side of the car. While its steering may not be as great as everyone remembers it, I still enjoyed it thoroughly. The engine still has a fair whack of ‘go’ and makes a pleasing noise too. I’ll freely admit that when I were a ‘lad I didn’t really rate the E30′s shape. Too boxy for my picky, innocent tastes or something. Anyway — both of us have had some time to mature and you know what? I think it looks pretty freakin’ badass, don’t you? Fast forward a decade or two and you’ll find the E30s grandchild — the E92 M3 GTS. It’s the ultimate M3. More power, less weight, a proper harness, a big wing and more orange than ever before all serve to let you, and many innocent bystanders, know that you’re not tooling around in a toy. It’s a serious bit of kit. 450bhp falls from its 4.4-litre V8 to conjure an experience like no other. 0-62mph is dispatched in 4.4seconds, it’ll go on accelerating way beyond any legal limit and it handles incredibly. However… Its seats are uncomfortable, the silly harnessed seatbelts mean you can’t change the radio station and at normal cruising speeds that V8 drones rather than sings. On the road it is not a pleasant car at all. On track it’d be a line of automotive Charlie — you’d start babbling inane nonsense and want ever more until you give yourself a nose bleed. It’d be a delight. It’s strange to see how far the M3 has come — yes we have the most extreme example of the breed here, but it shows just how hardcore you can go in the pursuit of the perfect car… Specs M3 GTS Engine: 4.4-litre V8 Power: 444bhp Torque: 325lb ft 0-60mph: 4.4seconds Top speed: 190mph E30 M3 Engine: 2.3-2.5-litre four cylinder Power: 199-238bhp Torque: 177lb ft 0-60mph: 6.7-6.5seconds Top speed: 146-154mph Written/Presented: Alex Goy Shot by: Nick Wilkinson* & Nick Payne Edited by: Greg Barnes *Who cracked the GTS’ windscreen after being a bit rough with a suction mount – hence the lack of drivebys. WHAT A TOOL. From: XCARFilms Views: 23558 256 ratings Time: 05:59 More in Autos & Vehicles

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Burst pipe spews huge water tower in Melbourne

October 31, 2012

Burst pipe spews huge water tower in Melbourne “Burst pipe” “water” “Funny videos” “Melbourne” “Australia” “Australian news” “water tower” “Odd news” “Funny news” Fountain of water after burst main in Melbourne A burst water main has sent water 80m (250ft) up into the sky in Melbourne, Australia. It is thought a faulty air valve ruptured, releasing two million litres (500,000 gallons) of water. It took the water company an hour to stop the flow. Emma Owen reports From: Oscars2013 Views: 538 5 ratings Time: 01:12 More in News & Politics

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Blind Dog Riding Skateboard

October 22, 2012

Blind Dog Riding Skateboard Rosie, dressed in her Penn State Cheerleader costume, takes a ride on her skateboard. Hard to believe this adorable pup is totally blind. From: godzwilla16 Views: 15 1 ratings Time: 00:21 More in Comedy

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Chinese investment takes a nutty turn

August 28, 2012

Chinese investment takes a nutty turn Aug. 28 – With few investment options because of limits on property purchases and problems in the stock market, the Chinese are putting their money in some pretty odd places — like walnuts. From: ReutersVideo Views: 332 15 ratings Time: 02:35 More in News & Politics

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