1995 BMW M3  Convincing evidence that Munich is now the
automotive Valhalla.  Archived Road Test  The suspension tuning
is specific to the U.S. model, giving the car a superb
com­promise between body-motion control and comfort. Yet it
pulls 0.86 g on the skid­pad—only 0.03 g less than a Corvette.
The M3 is necessarily firm, yes, but it handles pavement breaks
with amazing poise. The tires thwop over lateral bumps and
cracks, but very little impact makes it through to the driver,
and what does lacks the sharp edge you might expect from such a
dedi­cated sportster. On really bad surfaces, the impacts come
through mainly to the seats, sort of like a kid kicking the back
of your seat at the movies, only less annoying.  For such a
potent machine, the controls are particularly genteel. The
higher-torque-capacity Euro M3 five­ speed is employed, but like
other 3-series manual gearboxes, it uses auto­matic-transmission
fluid. So this car's shifts are as light and silky first thing
on a cold morning as they are in the