And it seems equally certain that the actual stuff from which it was made – specifically the rear-end bodywork that differentiated it from lesser 3-series models – formed part of that appeal.

Those with an inherent need for speed may turn green with envy when perusing through the specs of the Europe-only E30, as the M3 Sport Evolution was the cream of the crop. Packing a 235-horsepower ...

One of these cars is an icon. It’s a car born from the need for homologation and has an enviable motorsport pedigree. The other is a five-door diesel hatchback, capable of 60mpg in the right ...