BMW (302)Follow the history of BMW, from its beginning as a maker of motorcycles and airplane engines through its days as a pioneer of luxury and sports cars. Get a look at the 328 Sportster, which inspired the look of later sports cars all over the world, and examine BMW's trend toward cars that look like ordinary sedans but outperform many of the speedy roadsters of the time.
- On one day in July 1944, almost 12,000 bombs hit the BMW plant.
- Fewer than 500 BMW 503s were produced, making them a rare collector's item.
- The R100RS, built in 1976, was the first motorcycle with a 1000 CC engine.
- In 1991, BMW produced its one-millionth motorcycle.
- The Bavaria was the favorite car of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
- In 1994, BMW tapped into the SUV market when it acquired the Land Rover group.
- The Z3 was the first BMW built in the USA.
Resources
The International BMW Website
www.bmw.com
Information about the range of services on offer in each country, the BMW brand and its products.
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