Kinardi Line #6 – The BMW M3 Belongs to America

The Kinardi Line #6 argues that the BMW M3 has become inseparably tied to American expectations, even as each new generation pushes the performance envelope. The article describes the author finishing a book project connected to the BMW Car Club of America, framing the M3’s evolution as a pattern of steady escalation. It says each iteration of the M3 has grown “hungrier,” delivering faster acceleration and shorter intervals from start to finish than earlier models. The writer also contrasts that progress with the inevitability of higher cost and more speed, suggesting that whether it’s an M3 or other performance cars, newer versions are engineered to improve and often become pricier. The piece references the PCA Cars ’n’ Coffee and includes the author’s personal connection to a prior E30, while discussing how the M3’s identity has resonated with drivers beyond Germany.