M hits the spot for BMW

Billed as the ultimate driving machines, BMWs capture the very essence of what a drivers' car should be. Rear-wheel drive, glorious engines and handling to die for mean pretty much any Beemer is worth a look.

Then there are the M-badged glitterati of the range; the real performance monsters that have car nuts salivating at the mere sight of that famous tri-colour badge. But which of those icons are true greats? Here Autoblog picks six of the best.