Performance Tuned Issue #1

The new Performance Tuned Australia magazine sees Aaron Vumbaca's epic DTM-inspired M3 grace the pages as the inaugural cover car. See why.

After owning an E36 318is, Aaron wanted a daily driver with more power. He wanted to buy another BMW, so going for an M3 was a no-brainer. “I always respected the M3 because it’s one of those great all round sports cars. I wanted something true to its (motorsport) roots. I ended up choosing an E46 because it’s the last naturally aspirated six-cylinder BMW M produced.”

The 18x9.5-inch Hard Motorsports STW wheels look right at home on the BMW.

The E46's 3.2-litre engine makes all the right noises and offers up plenty of high-rpm fun.

After hunting around for a good example, Aaron found a very clean ex-exec 2001 E46 SMG M3. The car was a factory standard when Aaron purchased it, but it didn’t stay that way for long.

The rear wing is a BMW Motorsport WTCC job. The angle of the wing can be adjusted to suit the required amount of downforce

Find out more on Aaron’s Bavarian brawler M3 in the pages (and on the cover!) of the new Performance Tuned Australia magazine! Issue #1 is on sale around Australia now! Grab yourself a copy today!