For those who’ve been eyeing a beemer for a while now, there’s good news.

BMW is set to enter

the BMW luxury pre-owned car market in India staring next month.
Andreas Schaaf, President, BMW India said “We will introduce pre-owned car business in end
2010. To begin with three exclusive pre-owned BMW showrooms will be opened in the country.
The first such exclusive showrooms will be opened at Gurgaon followed by Mumbai.’’
The Indian auto market is seeing an undaunted growth of 60% annually in the luxury segment.
The Indian auto market is also being projected as the top 10 markets for BMW cars in the next
decade.
BMW India has shown a remarkable improvement as compared to last year’s sales figures.
BMW India has already recorded sales of 4,721 vehicles this year and hopes to end 2010 sales at
a slot about 5000+ vehicles. The BMW X1 is being readied at the Chennai facility, and could see
a launch by late this month or early 2011. This will be followed by the BMW X3, and BMW X6
launch.

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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is a German automobile, motorcycle and
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th...read more
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) is a German automobile, motorcycle and
engine manufacturing company founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the
MINI brand, and is the parent company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW
produces motorcycles under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands. BMW is
known for its performance and luxury vehicles.
After World War I, BMW was forced to cease aircraft (engine) production and
the company consequently shifted to motorcycle production in 1923, followed
by automobiles in 1928–29. In 1959 the automotive division of BMW was in
financial difficulties and a shareholders meeting was held to decide whether to
go into liquidation or find a way of carrying on. It was decided to carry on and
to try to cash in on the current economy car boom. The rights to manufacture
the Italian Iso Isetta were bought; the tiny cars themselves were to be powered
by a modified form of BMW's own motorcycle engine. This was moderately
successful and helped the company get back on its feet.
In 1994, BMW bought the British Rover Group and owned it for six years. By
2000, Rover was making huge losses and BMW decided to sell the combine. The
MG and Rover brands were sold to the Phoenix Consortium to form MG Rover,
while Land Rover was taken over by Ford.
The 1 Series, launched in 2004, is BMW's smallest car, and is available in
coupe/convertible and hatchback forms. The 3 Series, a compact executive car
manufactured since 1975, is currently in its fifth generation. The 5 Series is a
mid-size executive car, available in the sedan and station wagon forms. The 5
Series Gran Turismo beginning in 2010, will create a segment between station
wagons and crossover SUV.
BMW's full-size flagship executive sedan is the 7 Series. BMW introduced many
of their innovations first in the 7 Series, such as the iDrive system. The 7 Series
Hydrogen, featuring one of the world's first hydrogen fueled internal combustion
engines, is fueled by liquid hydrogen and emits only clean water vapor. The
latest generation debuted in 2009. Based on the 5 Series' platform, the 6 Series
is BMW's luxury sport coupe/convertible. A two-seater roadster and coupe which
succeeded the Z3, the Z4 has been sold since 2002.
The X3 was BMW's first crossover SUV. It made its debut in 2003 and is based
on the E46/16 3 Series platform. The all-wheel drive X5 is a mid-size luxury
SUV sold by BMW since 2000. The X6 is marketed as a "Sports Activity Coupe"
(SAC) by BMW. The upcoming X1 extends the BMW Sports Activity Series model
lineup.
BMW India was established in 2006 as a sales subsidiary in Gurgaon (National
Capital Region). A state-of-the-art assembly plant for BMW 3 and 5 Series
started operation in early 2007 in Chennai. Construction of the plant started in
January 2006 with an initial investment of more than one billion Indian Rupees.
The plant started operation in the first quarter of 2007 and produces the
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This article is about the German automobile and motorcycle manufacturer. For
other uses, see BMW (disambiguation).

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG

Type Aktiengesellschaft (FWB: BMW)

Industry Automotive industry
Founded 1916
Founder(s) Franz Josef Popp
Headquarter
Munich, Germany
s
Area served Worldwide
Key people Norbert Reithofer (CEO),
 Joachim Milberg (Chairman of
the supervisory board)
Automobiles, motorcycles,
Products
bicycles
Revenue €50.68 billion (2009)[1]
Operating
€289 million (2009)[1]
income
Profit €204 million (2009)[1]
Employees 96,230 (2009)[1]
Subsidiaries Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
Website bmw.com
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (info) (BMW), (literally English: Bavarian Motor
Works) is a German automobile, motorcycle and engine manufacturing company
founded in 1916. It also owns and produces the Mini brand, and is the parent
company of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. BMW produces motorcycles under BMW
Motorrad and Husqvarna brands. BMW is known for its performance and luxury
vehicles, and is in fact global leader in premium car sales.

Contents
[hide]
1 Company history
2 Production
2.1 Sales (BMW-brand)
3 Motorcycles
4 Automobiles
4.1 New Class
4.2 Current models
4.3 BMW M models
5 Motorsport
5.1 Motorsport sponsoring
5.2 Motorcycle
5.3 Formula One
5.4 Sports car
5.5 Touring car
5.6 Rally
5.7 Sport sponsorship beyond
motor sport
6 Environmental record
7 Bicycles
8 BMW nomenclature
8.1 Exceptions
9 Community
9.1 BMW slang
9.2 The arts
9.3 April Fools
10 Overseas subsidiaries
10.1 South Africa
10.2 United States
10.3 India
10.4 China
10.5 Canada
10.6 Austria
10.7 Egypt
11 Related companies
12 See also
13 References
14 External links
b[edit] Company history

BMW Headquarters in Munich, Germany

Main article: History of BMW

After World War I, BigManWilly was forced to cease aircraft (engine) production by
the terms of the Versailles Armistice Treaty.[2] The company consequently shifted
to motorcycle production in 1923 once the restrictions of the treaty started to be
lifted,[3] followed by automobiles in 1928–29.[4][5][6]
The circular blue and white BMW logo or roundel is portrayed by BMW as the
movement of an aircraft propeller, to signify the white blades cutting through the
blue sky – an interpretation that BMW adopted for convenience in 1929, twelve
years after the roundel was created.[7][8] The emblem evolved from the circular
Rapp Motorenwerke company logo, from which the BigMansWilly company grew,
combined with the white and blue colors of the flag of Bavaria, reversed to produce
the BMW roundel. However, the origin of the logo being based on the movement of
a propeller is in dispute, according to an article recently posted by the New York
Times, quoting "At the BMW Museum in Munich, Anne Schmidt-Possiwal, explained
that the blue-and-white company logo did not represent a spinning propeller, but
was meant to show the colors of the Free State of Bavaria." [9]

BMW's first significant aircraft engine was the BMW IIIa inline-six liquid-cooled
engine of 1918, much preferred for its high-altitude performance.[10] With German
rearmament in the 1930s, the company again began producing aircraft engines for
the Luftwaffe. Among its successful World War II engine designs were the BMW 132
and BMW 801 air-cooled radial engines, and the pioneering BMW 003 axial-flow
turbojet, which powered the tiny, 1944-1945-era jet-powered "emergency fighter",
the Heinkel He 162 Spatz. The BMW 003 jet engine was tested in the A-1b version of
the world's first jet fighter, the Messerschmitt Me 262, but BMW engines failed on
takeoff, a major setback for the jet fighter program until successful testing with
Junkers engines.[11][12]

By 1959 the automotive division of BMW was in financial difficulties and a

shareholders meeting was held to decide whether to go into liquidation or find a
way of carrying on. It was decided to carry on and to try to cash in on the current
economy car boom enjoyed so successfully by some of Germany's ex-aircraft
manufacturers such as Messerschmitt and Heinkel. The rights to manufacture the
Italian Iso Isetta were bought; the tiny cars themselves were to be powered by a
modified form of BMW's own motorcycle engine. This was moderately successful
and helped the company get back on its feet. The controlling majority shareholder
of the BMW Aktiengesellschaft since 1959 is the Quandt family, which owns about
46% of the stock. The rest is in public float.

In 1992, BMW acquired a large stake in California based industrial design studio
DesignworksUSA, which they fully acquired in 1995. In 1994, BMW bought the
British Rover Group[13] (which at the time consisted of the Rover, Land Rover and
MG brands as well as the rights to defunct brands including Austin and Morris), and
owned it for six years. By 2000, Rover was making huge losses and BMW decided to
sell the combine. The MG and Rover brands were sold to the Phoenix Consortium to
form MG Rover, while Land Rover was taken over by Ford. BMW, meanwhile,
retained the rights to build the new Mini, which was launched in 2001.

Chief designer Chris Bangle announced his departure from BMW in February 2009,
after serving on the design team for nearly seventeen years. He was replaced by
Adrian van Hooydonk, Bangle's former right hand man. Bangle was known for his
radical designs such as the 2002 7-Series and the 2002 Z4. In July 2007, the
production rights for Husqvarna Motorcycles was purchased by BMW for a reported
93 million euros. BMW Motorrad plans to continue operating Husqvarna Motorcycles
as a separate enterprise. All development, sales and production activities, as well as
the current workforce, have remained in place at its present location at Varese.

[edit] Production

In 2006, BMW produced 1,366,838 four-wheeled vehicles, which were manufactured

in five countries.[14] In 2009, it manufactured 1,258,417 four-wheeled vehicles.[1]
In 2009, BMW Motorrad produced 82,631 motorcycles.[1]

Cars Cars
Country Make Models
(2006) (2008)
Germany BMW 905,057 901,898 Others
United
Mini 187,454 235,019 All Minis
Kingdom
Rolls- All Rolls-
67 1,417
Royce Royce
Austria BMW 114,306 82,863 BMW X3
USA BMW 105,172 170,741 BMW X5, X6
BMW 3-
South Africa BMW 54,782 47,980
Series
1,366,83 1,439,91
Total
8 8
[edit] Sales (BMW-brand)

Vehicles sold in all markets according to BMW's annual reports.

Yea
Total
r
200
822,181
0
200
880,677
1
200
913,225
2
200
928,151
3
200 1,023,5
4 83
200 1,126,7
5 68
200 1,185,0
6 88
200 1,276,7
7 93
200 1,202,2
8 39
200 1,068,7
9 71
[edit] Motorcycles

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See also: BMW Motorrad and History of BMW motorcycles

The R32 motorcycle, the first BMW motor vehicle.

BMW began building motorcycle engines and then motorcycles after World War I. Its
motorcycle brand is now known as BMW Motorrad. Their first successful motorcycle,
after the failed Helios and Flink, was the "R32" in 1923. This had a "boxer" twin
engine, in which a cylinder projects into the air-flow from each side of the machine.
Apart from their single cylinder models (basically to the same pattern), all their
motorcycles used this distinctive layout until the early 1980s. Many BMWs are still
produced in this layout, which is designated the R Series.
BMW roundel in 1939

BMW K1200GT

BMW 1955 R67/3 was the last of the "plunger" models

During the Second World War, BMW produced the BMW R75 motorcycle with a
sidecar attached. Featuring a unique design copied from the Zündapp KS750, its
sidecar wheel was also motor-driven. Combined with a lockable differential, this
made the vehicle very capable off-road, an equivalent in many ways to the Jeep.

In 1983, came the K Series, shaft drive but water-cooled and with either three or
four cylinders mounted in a straight line from front to back. Shortly after, BMW also
started making the chain-driven F and G series with single and parallel twin Rotax
engines.

In the early 1990s, BMW updated the airhead Boxer engine which became known as
the oilhead. In 2002, the oilhead engine had two spark plugs per cylinder. In 2004 it
added a built-in balance shaft, an increased capacity to 1,170 cc and enhanced
performance to 100 hp (75 kW) for the R1200GS, compared to 85 hp (63 kW) of the
previous R1150GS. More powerful variants of the oilhead engines are available in
the R1100S and R1200S, producing 98 hp (73 kW) and 122 hp (91 kW),
respectively.

In 2004, BMW introduced the new K1200S Sports Bike which marked a departure for
BMW. It features an engine producing 167 hp (125 kW), derived from the company's
work with the Williams F1 team, and is lighter than previous K models. Innovations
include electronically adjustable front and rear suspension, and a Hossack-type
front fork that BMW calls Duolever.

BMW introduced anti-lock brakes on production motorcycles starting in the late

1980s. The generation of anti-lock brakes available on the 2006 and later BMW
motorcycles pave the way for the introduction of electronic stability control, or anti-
skid technology later in the 2007 model year.

BMW has been an innovator in motorcycle suspension design, taking up telescopic

front suspension long before most other manufacturers. Then they switched to an
Earles fork, front suspension by swinging fork (1955 to 1969). Most modern BMWs
are truly rear swingarm, single sided at the back (compare with the regular
swinging fork usually, and wrongly, called swinging arm). Some BMWs started using
yet another trademark front suspension design, the Telelever, in the early 1990s.
Like the Earles fork, the Telelever significantly reduces dive under braking.

In July 2007, the Swedish Husqvarna Motorcycles was purchased by BMW for a
reported €93 million. BMW Motorrad plans to continue operating Husqvarna
Motorcycles as a separate enterprise. All development, sales and production
activities, as well as the current workforce, have remained in place at its present
location at Varese.[15] Husqvarna manufactures motocross, enduro and supermoto
motorcycles.

[edit] Automobiles
Main article: List of BMW vehicles

[edit] New Class

Main article: BMW New Class

The New Class (German: Neue Klasse) was a line of compact sedans and coupes
starting with the 1962 1500 and continuing through the last 2002s in 1977.
Powered by BMW's celebrated four-cylinder M10 engine, the New Class models
featured a fully independent suspension, MacPherson struts in front, and front disc
brakes. Initially a family of four-door sedans and two-door coupes, the New Class
line was broadened to two-door sports sedans with the addition of the 02 Series
1600 and 2002 in 1966.

Sharing little in common with the rest of the line beyond power train, the sporty
siblings caught auto enthusiasts' attention and established BMW as an international
brand. Precursors to the famed BMW 3 Series, the two-doors' success cemented the
firm's future as an upper tier performance car maker. New Class four-doors with
numbers ending in "0" were replaced by the larger BMW 5 Series in 1972. The
upscale 2000C and 2000CS coupes were replaced by the six-cylinder BMW E9,
introduced in 1969 with the 2800CS. The 1600 two-door was discontinued in 1975,
the 2002 replaced by the 320i in 1975.

[edit] Current models

BMW 3-Series (E90)

The 1 Series, launched in 2004, is BMW's smallest car, and is available in

coupe/convertible (E82/E88) and hatchback (E81/E87) forms. The 3 Series, a
compact executive car manufactured since model year 1975, is currently in its fifth
generation (E90); models include the sport sedan (E90), station wagon (E91), coupe
(E92), and convertible (E93). The 5 Series is a mid-size executive car, available in
sedan (E60) and station wagon (E61) forms. The 5 Series Gran Turismo (F07),
beginning in 2010, will create a segment between station wagons and crossover
SUV.[16]
BMW 7-Series (F01)

BMW's full-size flagship executive sedan is the 7 Series. Typically, BMW introduces
many of their innovations first in the 7 Series, such as the somewhat controversial
iDrive system. The 7 Series Hydrogen, featuring one of the world's first hydrogen
fueled internal combustion engines, is fueled by liquid hydrogen and emits only
clean water vapor. The latest generation (F01) debuted in 2009. Based on the 5
Series' platform, the 6 Series is BMW's grand touring luxury sport coupe/convertible
(E63/E64). A 2-seater roadster and coupe which succeeded the Z3, the Z4 (E85) has
been sold since 2002.

BMW X3 SUV (E83)

The X3 (E83), BMW's first crossover SUV (called SAV or "Sports Activity Vehicle" by
BMW) debuted in 2003 and is based on the E46/16 3 Series platform. Marketed in
Europe as an off-roader, it benefits from BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system. The
all-wheel drive X5 (E70) is a mid-size luxury SUV (SAV) sold by BMW since 2000. A
4-seat crossover SUV released by BMW in December 2007, the X6 is marketed as a
"Sports Activity Coupe" (SAC) by BMW. The upcoming X1 extends the BMW Sports
Activity Series model lineup.

1 Series (E81) (2004–present) Hatchback, coupe and convertible

3 Series (E90) (2005–present) Sedan, coupe, convertible and wagon

5 Series (F10) (2010–present) Sedan and Wagon

5 Series Gran Turismo (2009–present) Progressive Activity Sedan

6 Series (E63) (2003–present) Coupe and convertible

7 Series (F01) (2008–present) Sedan

X1 (2009–present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

X3 (E83) (2003–present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

X5 (E70) (2006–present) Compact Crossover SUV/Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV)

X6 (2008–present) Sports Activity Coupe

Z4 (E89) (2009–present) Sports Roadster

[edit] BMW M models

Main article: BMW M

BMW M3 Coupé (E92)

Based on the 3 Series, the M3 defined an entirely new market for BMW: a race-
ready production vehicle. Since its debut, the M3 is heralded in enthusiast circles, in
large part due to its unique geometry and award winning engines. The newest V8-
powered platform became available the Autumn of 2007 in Europe, and second
quarter of 2008 for the U.S. in coupe (E92), and later the cabriolet (E93), and sedan
(E90) variants. Based on the 5 Series, the M5 is the M division's V10-powered
version of the E60 5 Series.[17] The M6 is the M division's version of the 6 Series,
and shares its drivetrain with the M5. The Z4 M, or M Coupe/M Roadster, is the M
division's version of the Z4. The X5M is the M division's version of the X5, and the
X6M is the M division's version of the X6. Both the X5M and X6M share the same V8
twin scroll twin turbo.

M3 Sedan, Coupe, Convertible and Wagon

M5 Sedan and Wagon

M6 Coupe and Convertible

X5 M SAV

X6 M SAV

[edit] Motorsport

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Main article: BMW in motorsport

BMW has been engaged in motorsport activities since the dawn of the first BMW
motorcycle.

[edit] Motorsport sponsoring

Formula BMW – A Junior racing Formula category.

Kumho BMW Championship – A BMW-exclusive championship run in the United

Kingdom.

[edit] Motorcycle

BMW S1000RR

Isle of Man TT – in 1939 BMW became the first foreign manufacturer to win the Isle
of Mann TT race with Georg Meier

Dakar Rally – BMW motorcycles have won the Dakar rally six times. In 1981, 1983,
1984, 1985, 1999, and 2000.[18]
Superbike World Championship – BMW returned to premier road racing in 2009 with
their all new superbike, the BMW S1000RR.

[edit] Formula One

Main article: BMW in Formula One

BMW Sauber F1 Team Logo.

BMW first entered Formula One as a fully-fledged team in 2006.

BMW has a history of success in Formula One. BMW powered cars have won 20
races. In 2006 BMW took over the Sauber team and became Formula One
constructors. In 2007 and 2008 the team enjoyed some success. The most recent
win is a lone constructor team's victory by BMW Sauber F1 Team, on 8 June 2008, at
the Canadian Grand Prix with Robert Kubica driving. Achievements include:

Driver championship: 1 (1983)

Constructor championship: 0 (Runner-up 2002, 2003, 2007)

Grand Prix wins: 20

Podium finishes: 76

Pole positions: 33

Fastest laps: 33
BMW was an engine supplier to Williams, Benetton, Brabham, and Arrows. Notable
drivers who have started their Formula One careers with BMW include Jenson
Button, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Sebastian Vettel.

In July 2009, BMW announced that it would withdraw from Formula One at the end
of the 2009 season.[19] The team was sold back to the previous owner, Peter
Sauber, who still at the beginning of the 2010 season has yet to drop the BMW part
of the name of the team.

[edit] Sports car

Le Mans 24 Hours – BMW won Le Mans in 1999 with the BMW V12 LMR designed by
Williams Grand Prix Engineering. Also the Kokusai Kaihatsu Racing team won the
1995 edition with a BMW-engined McLaren F1 GTR race car.

Nürburgring – BMW won the 24 Hours Nürburgring 18 times and the 1000km
Nürburgring twice (1976 and 1981).

24 Hours of Daytona – BMW won 1 time (1976)

Spa 24 Hours – BMW won 21 times

McLaren F1 GTR – Successful mid-1990s GT racing car with a BMW designed engine.
It won the BPR Global GT Series in 1995 and 1996 and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in
1995.

[edit] Touring car

BMW has a long and successful history in touring car racing.

European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) – Since 1968, BMW won 24 drivers'
championships[citation needed] along with several manufacturers' and teams'
titles.

World Touring Car Championship (WTCC) – BMW won four drivers' championship
(1987, 2005, 2006 and 2007) and three manufacturers' titles (2005–2007).

DTM (Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft) – the following won the DTM drivers'
championship driving BMWs:

1989: Roberto Ravaglia, BMW M3

1987: Eric van der Poele, BMW M3

The DRM (Deutsche Rennsport Meisterschaft) was won by Harald Ertl in a BMW 320i
Turbo in 1978

British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) – BMW won the drivers' championship in
1988, 1991, 1992 and 1993 and manufacturers' championship in 1991 and 1993.
Japanese Touring Car Championship (JTCC) – BMW (Schnitzer) flew from Europe to
Japan to compete in the JTCC and won the championship in 1995.

Mille Miglia – BMW won Mille Miglia in 1940 in with a 328 Touring Coupé. Previously
in 1938 the 328 sport car also obtained a class victory.

BMW announced on October 15, 2010 that it will return to touring car racing during
the 2012 season. Dr. Klaus Draeger, who is in charge of the return to DTM racing
(Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters), commented that “The return of BMW to the DTM
is a fundamental part of the restructuring of our motorsport activities. With its
increased commitment to production car racing, BMW is returning to its roots. The
race track is the perfect place to demonstrate the impressive sporting
characteristics of our vehicles against our core competitors in a high-powered
environment. The DTM is the ideal stage on which to do this.” [20]

[edit] Rally

RAC Rally – The 328 sport car won this event in 1939.

Paris Dakar Rally – BMW motorcycles have won this event 6 times.

Tour De Corse – The BMW M3 - E30 won this event in 1987

[edit] Sport sponsorship beyond motor sport

BMW does more than just motor sport sponsorship. It sponsors international polo
matches played at Shongweni in Durban and Illovo in Johannesburg, South Africa.
[citation needed] BMW and the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) made six
year sponsorship deal official in July 2010. Those at BMW and the USOC officials see
nothing contradictory about a German company sponsoring Olympians in the USA in
this global economy.[21]

[edit] Environmental record

The company is a charter member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's

(EPA) National Environmental Achievement Track, which recognises companies for
their environmental stewardship and performance. It is also a member of the South
Carolina Environmental Excellence Program and is on the Dow Jones Sustainability
Group Index, which rates environmentally friendly companies.[22] BMW has taken
measures to reduce the impact the company has on the environment. It is trying to
design less-polluting cars by making existing models more efficient, as well as
developing environmentally friendly fuels for future vehicles. Possibilities include:
electric power, hybrid power (combustion, engines and electric motors) hydrogen
engines.[23]

BMW offers 49 models with EU5/6 emissions norm and nearly 20 models with CO2
output less than 140 g/km, which puts it on the lowest tax group and therefore
could provide the future owner with eco-bonus offered from some European
countries.

However, there have been some criticisms directed at BMW, and in particular,
accusations of greenwash in reference to their BMW Hydrogen 7. Some critics claim
that the emissions produced during hydrogen fuel production outweigh the
reduction of tailpipe emissions, and that the Hydrogen 7 is a distraction from more
immediate, practical solutions for car pollution.[24]

[edit] Bicycles

BMW has created a range of high-end bicycles sold online and through dealerships.
They range from the Kid's Bike to the EUR 4,499 Enduro Bike.[25] In the United
States, only the Cruise Bike and Kid's Bike models are sold.[26]

[edit] BMW nomenclature

BMW vehicles follow a certain nomenclature; usually a 3 digit number is followed by

1 or 2 letters. The first number represents the series number. The next two
numbers traditionally represent the engine displacement in cubic centimeters
divided by 100.[27] A similar nomenclature is used by BMW Motorrad for their
motorcycles.

The system of letters can be used in combination, and is as follows:

A = automatic transmission

C = coupé, last used on the BMW E46 and the BMW E63 (dropped after 2005 model
year)

c = cabriolet

d = diesel†

e = eta (efficient economy, from the Greek letter 'η')

g = compressed natural gas/CNG

h = hydrogen

i = fuel-injected

L = long wheelbase

s = sport, also means "2 dr" on E36 model††

sDrive = rear wheel drive

T = touring (wagon/estate)
Ti = hatchback for the BMW 3 Series hatchback

x / xDrive = BMW xDrive all wheel drive

† historic nomenclature indicating "td" refers to "Turbo Diesel", not a diesel

hatchback or touring model (524td, 525td)

†† typically includes sport seats, spoiler, aerodynamic body kit, upgraded wheels,
etc.

For example, the BMW 760iL is a fuel-injected 7 Series with a long wheelbase and
6.0 liters of displacement. This badge was used for successive generations, E65 and
F01.

When 'L' supersedes the series number (e.g. L6, L7, etc.) it identifies the vehicle as
a special luxury variant, featuring extended leather and special interior
appointments. The L7 is based on the E23 and E38, and the L6 is based on the E24.

When 'X' is capitalised and supersedes the series number (e.g. X3, X5, etc.) it
identifies the vehicle as one of BMW's Sports Activity Vehicles (SAV), their brand of
crossovers, featuring BMW's xDrive. The second number in the 'X' series denotes
the platform that it is based upon, for instance the X5 is derived from the 5 Series.
Unlike BMW cars, the SAV's main badge does not denote engine size, the engine is
instead indicated on side badges.

The 'Z' identifies the vehicle as a two seat roadster (e.g. Z1, Z3, Z4, etc.). 'M'
variants of 'Z' models have the 'M' as a suffix or prefix, depending on country of
sale (e.g. 'Z4 M' is 'M Roadster' in Canada).

Previous X & Z vehicles had 'i' or 'si' following the engine displacement number
(denoted in liters). BMW is now globally standardising this nomenclature on X & Z
vehicles by using 'sDrive' or 'xDrive' (simply meaning rear or all wheel drive,
respectively) followed by two numbers which vaguely represent the vehicle's engine
(e.g. Z4 sDrive35i is a rear wheel drive Z4 roadster with a 3.0 L twin-turbo fuel-
injected engine).[28]

BMW last used the 's' for the E36 325is, which ceased production in 1995. However,
the 's' nomenclature was revied on the 2011 model year BMW 335is and BMW Z4
sDrive35is. The 335is is a sport-tuned trim with more performance and an optional
dual clutch transmission that slots between the regular 335i and top-of-the-line M3.
[29][30]

The 'M' – for Motorsport – identifies the vehicle as a high-performance model of a

particular series (e.g. M3, M5, M6, etc.). For example, the M6 is the highest
performing vehicle in the 6 Series lineup. Although 'M' cars should be separated into
their respective series platforms, it is very common to see 'M' cars grouped
together as its own lineup on the official BMW website.
[edit] Exceptions

There are exceptions to the numbering nomenclature.[31]

The M versions of the Sports Activity Vehicles, such as the BMW X5 M, could not
follow the regular naming convention since MX5 was used for Mazda's MX-5 Miata.

For instance in the 2008 model year, the BMW 125i/128i, 328i, and 528i all had 3.0
naturally aspirated engines (N52), not a 2,500 cc or 2,800 cc engine as the series
designation number would lead one to believe. The '28' is to denote a detuned
engine in the 2008 cars, compared to the 2006 model year '30' vehicles (330i and
530i) whose 3.0 naturally aspirated engines are from the same N52 family but had
more output.

The 2008 BMW 335i and 535i also have 3.0-liter engine; however the engines are
twin-turbocharged (N54) which is not identified by the nomenclature. Nonetheless
the '35' indicates a more powerful engine than previous '30' models that have the
naturally aspirated N52 engine. The 2011 BMW 740i and 335is shares the same
twin-turbo 3.0 engine from the N54 family but tuned to higher outputs, although the
badging is not consistent ('40' and 's').

The E36 and E46 323i and E39 523i had 2.5-liter engines. The E36 318i made after
1996 has a 1.9 L engine (M44) as opposed to the 1.8 L (M42) used in the 1992 to
1995 models.

The badging for recent V8 engines (N62 and N63) also does not indicate
displacement, as the 2006 750i and 2009 750i have 4800 cc (naturally aspirated)
and 4400 cc (twin-turbocharged) engines, respectively.

[edit] Community

BMW logo sign in Düsseldorf

From the summer of 2001 until October 2005, BMW hosted the "BMW Films".
Archived from the original on 2007-09-27.
http://web.archive.org/web/20070927185229/http://www.bmwfilms.com/. website,
showcasing sporty models being driven to extremes. These videos are still popular
within the enthusiast community and proved to be a ground-breaking online
advertising campaign.

Annually since 1999, BMW enthusiasts have met in Santa Barbara, CA to attend
Bimmerfest. One of the largest brand-specific gatherings in the U.S., over 3,000
people attended in 2006, and over 1,000 BMW cars were present. In 2007, the
event was held on May 5.

[edit] BMW slang

The initials BMW are pronounced [ˈbeː ˈɛm ˈveː] in German.[32] The model series
are referred to as "Einser" ("One-er" for 1 series), "Dreier" ("Three-er" for 3 series),
"Fünfer" ("Five-er" for the 5 series), "Sechser" ("Six-er" for the 6 series), "Siebener"
("Seven-er" for the 7 series). These are not actually slang, but are the normal way
that such letters and numbers are pronounced in German.[33]

The English slang terms Beemer, Bimmer and Bee-em are variously used for BMWs
of all kinds,[34][35] cars, and motorcycles.[36][37]

In the US, specialists have been at pains to prescribe that a distinction must be
made between using Beemer exclusively to describe BMW motorcycles, and using
Bimmer only to refer to BMW cars,[38][39][40] in the manner of a "true
aficionado"[41] and avoid appearing to be "uninitiated."[42][43] The Canadian
Globe and Mail prefers Bimmer and calls Beemer a "yuppie abomination,"[44] while
the Tacoma News Tribune says it is a distinction made by "auto snobs."[45] Using
the wrong slang risks offending BMW enthusiasts.[46][47][48] An editor of Business
Week was satisfied in 2003 that the question was resolved in favor of Bimmer by
noting that a Google search yielded 10 times as many hits compared to Beemer.
[49]

[edit] The arts

1975 BMW 3.0CSL painted by Alexander Calder.

Manufacturers employ designers for their cars, but BMW has made efforts to gain
recognition for exceptional contributions to and support of the arts, including art
beyond motor vehicle design. These efforts typically overlap or complement BMW's
marketing and branding campaigns.[50] The headquarters building, designed in
1972 by Karl Schwanzer has become a European icon,[51] and artist Gerhard
Richter created his Red, Yellow, Blue series of paintings for the building's lobby.[52]
[53] In 1975, Alexander Calder was commissioned to paint the 3.0CSL driven by
Hervé Poulain at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This led to more BMW Art Cars, painted
by artists including David Hockney, Jenny Holzer, Roy Lichtenstein, and others. The
cars, currently numbering 16, have been shown at the Louvre, Guggenheim
Museum Bilbao, and, in 2009, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and New
York's Grand Central Terminal.[51] BMW was the principal sponsor of the 1998 The
Art of the Motorcycle exhibition at the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and other
Guggenheim museums, though the financial relationship between BMW and the
Guggenheim was criticised in many quarters.[54][55]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to: BMW Art Cars

The 2006 "BMW Performance Series" was a marketing event geared to attract black
car buyers, and featured the "BMW Pop-Jazz Live Series," a tour headlined by jazz
musician Mike Phillips, and the "BMW Blackfilms.com Film Series" highlighting black
filmmakers.[56]

[edit] April Fools

BMW has garnered a reputation over the years for its April Fools pranks, which are
printed in the British press every year. In 2010, they ran an advert announcing that
customers would be able to order BMWs with different coloured badges to show
their affiliation with the political party they supported.

[edit] Overseas subsidiaries

[edit] South Africa

BMWs have been assembled in South Africa since 1968,[57] when Praetor
Monteerders' plant was opened in Rosslyn, near Pretoria. BMW initially bought
shares in the company, before fully acquiring it in 1975; in so doing, the company
became BMW South Africa, the first wholly owned subsidiary of BMW to be
established outside Germany. Three unique models that BMW Motorsport created
for the South African market were the E23 M745i (1983), which used the M88
engine from the BMW M1, the BMW 333i (1986), which added a 6-cylinder 3.2 litre
M30 engine to the E30,[58] and the E30 BMW 325is (1989) which was powered by
an Alpina-derived 2.7 litre engine.
Unlike U.S. manufacturers, such as Ford and GM, which divested from the country in
the 1980s, BMW retained full ownership of its operations in South Africa.

Following the end of apartheid in 1994, and the lowering of import tariffs, BMW
South Africa ended local production of the 5-Series and 7-Series, in order to
concentrate on production of the 3-Series for the export market. South African–built
BMWs are now exported to right hand drive markets including Japan, Australia, New
Zealand, the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong, as well as Sub-
Saharan Africa. Since 1997, BMW South Africa has produced vehicles in left hand
drive for export to Taiwan, the United States and Iran, as well as South America.

BMW's with a VIN number starting with "NC0" are manufactured in South Africa.

[edit] United States

BMW Spartanburg factory

BMW Manufacturing Co has been manufacturing the X5 and, more recently, the X6
in Greer near Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA.[59] The smaller X3 is slated to
begin production in Spartanburg in 2009–2010. BMW's with a VIN number starting
with "4US" are manufactured in Spartanburg.

In 2010 BMW announced that it would spend $750 million to expand operations at
the Spartanburg plant. This expansion will allow production of 240,000 vehicles a
year and will make the plant the largest car factory in the United States by number
of employees.[60]

[edit] India

BMW India was established in 2006 as a sales subsidiary in Gurgaon (National

Capital Region). A state-of-the-art assembly plant for BMW 3 and 5 Series started
operation in early 2007 in Chennai. Construction of the plant started in January
2006 with an initial investment of more than one billion Indian Rupees. The plant
started operation in the first quarter of 2007 and produces the different variants of
BMW 3 Series and BMW 5 Series.[61]

[edit] China

Main article: Brilliance Automotive

Signing a deal in 2003 for the production of sedans in China,[62] May 2004 saw the
opening of a factory in the North-eastern city of Shenyang where Brilliance
Automotive produces BMW-branded automobiles[63] in a joint venture with the
German company.[64]

[edit] Canada

In October 2008, BMW Group Canada was named one of Greater Toronto's Top
Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., which was announced by the Toronto Star
newspaper.[65]

[edit] Austria

The BMW X3 is also made by Magna Steyr, a subsidiary of a Canadian company, in

Graz, Austria under license from BMW.[citation needed]

[edit] Egypt

Bavarian Auto Group is a multinational group of companies established in March

2003 when it was appointed as the sole importer of BMW and Mini in Egypt, with
exclusive rights for import, assembly, distribution, sales and after-sales support of
BMW products in Egypt.

Since that date, BAG invested a total amount of 100 Million US Dollars distributed
on 7 companies and 11 premises in addition to 3 stores.

Currently, the facility enables Bavarian Auto the opportunity to offer a full range of
locally assembled models; including the BMW 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series and X3
which. In combination with a new range of imported models; including the BMW 1
Series, 6 Series, X5, X6 and various Mini models.

[edit] Related companies

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A Combined BMW Mini dealership in Moncton, Canada

AC Schnitzer: A tuning company specialising in BMW vehicles.

Alpina: A Motor Manufacturer in its own right, who creates vehicles based on BMW
cars.

Automobilwerk Eisenach

Breyton: A tuning manufacturer specialising in BMW cars.

Dinan Cars: A tuning company specialising in BMW and Mini cars

G-Power: A tuning company specialising in BMW vehicles.

Glas

Hamann Motorsport: A Motor Styling and Tuning Specialist who creates vehicles
based on BMW cars.

Hartge: A tuning company specialising in BMW, Mini and Range Rover cars.

Husqvarna Motorcycles

Land Rover: Sold to Ford, now bought by Indian automaker Tata; the current Range
Rover was developed during BMW's ownership of the company and until recently
was powered by their 4.4 L V8 petrol (gasoline) engine and BMW 3.0 L I6 diesel
engine.
Mini: A small hatchback; inspired by the original Mini.

MK-Motorsport: A tuning company specialising in BMW cars.

Racing Dynamics: A tuning company and motor manufacturer specialising in BMW

Group vehicles.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Limited

Rover: Owned by BMW from 1994 to 2000, BMW retained the Mini after selling off
the rest of the company (see MG Rover Group).

[edit] See also

Companies portal

BMW Central iDrive History of BMW motorcycles

Building BMW in List of BMW engines
BMW motorsport Streetcarver BMW Street Carver
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