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The History of BMW
BMW was founded by Karl Friedrich Rapp in October 1913, originally as an aircraft engine manufacturer, Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke. The blue-and-white rounded BMW still uses alludes to the blue and white checkered flag of Bavaria and also indicates the origin of BMW by symbolizing a spinning white propeller on a blue-sky background.
The current BMW model lineup is split into what they call "Series", traditionally identified by a single digit, e.g. the 3 Series. In 2004, BMW announced plans to make odd-numbered models sedans and estates or wagons (BMW calls its estates/wagons Touring models), while even-numbered models will be two-door coupes and cabriolets. This convention started informally in 1976 with the introduction of the 6 series and later continued in 1989 with the 8 series, but died off when the latter was discontinued in 1999. This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 series augments the existing BMW 5 series.
The M letter was used prior to the shift to Series-named cars to designate special "Motorsport" models, beginning with the M1 supercar. Later the M letter was used as a prefix to top-of-the-range models which had received special treatment by the BMW Motorsport division. The first such car was the M535i of 1979. As these models started gaining popularity the Motorsport division was split into a separate company. BMW now makes sporty models based on the production cars with very extensive chassis and engine upgrades. The M3, M5, and M6 are based respectively on the 3, 5, and 6 Series and are recognised by enthusiasts all over the world as truly excellent sports cars while retaining the practicality of the models they extend.
With the advent of the SUV, BMW also added the X5—and in 2004 the X3—to their model range to capitalize on this growing market. BMW calls its SUV models, Sports Activity Vehicles. A possible future V Series will offer MPV practicality for large families, similar to the Renault Scenic.
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1 Series. A small car launched in autumn 2004 in Europe; autumn 2006 in the USA. It is the only rear wheel drive vehicle in its class. A coupe has been announced for 2006, and there are concepts of a hatchback and a minivan. Plans to label these variants as 2 Series have reportedly been scrubbed. It has the same engines as the 318i, 318d, 320i, 320d and 330i as well as a small 1.6L I4 in the 116i.
- 3 Series. The successor to the 2002; a compact entry-level luxury sedan, now in its fifth generation (E90). The E90 line (starting with the 2006 model year) is available now in the United States. The E90 is currently available in the 318i (detuned 2.0L I4 engine producing 129 hp), 318d (detuned 2.0L I4 diesel producing 122 hp), 320i (with 2.0L I4 producing 150 hp), 320d (with I4 diesel producing 163 hp), 325i (with a detuned 3.0 L I6 engine producing 215 hp or a 2.5L I6 producing 218 hp), 330d (3.0L I6 producing 231 hp) and the 330i (with a 3.0 L I6 engine producing 255 hp) as well as the AWD-versions of these 2 models, named 325xi and 330xi. The new BMW 3 series coupe, soon to be released (Fall 2006) will carry the 328i, 328xi, and 335i badging. The 328i will feature a 3.0L I6 with 230hp/200lb.ft while the new 335i will feature BMW’s new 3.0L I6 twin turbo motor bolsting 300hp and 300lb.ft. As 2006 models, the 3 series coupe and convertible is only available in the fourth generation E46 body style (with a 2.5 L I6 producing 184 hp for the 325ci/cic and a 3.0 L I6 producing 225 hp for the 330ci/cic) until the middle of 2006 when the E90 coupes will be available. Also available is the all wheel drive touring (wagon) model. A special edition 320si that is the production version of the 2006 World Touring Car.
- M3. The motorsport division’s race-inspired version of the 3 Series. Currently available only in the fourth generation E46 body style and with a 3.2 L engine producing 333 hp. A new revision is expected in 2007 with a 400 hp V8. 5 Series: a mid-size sports / luxury sedan. This series has is available with different engines: the 525i with the same engine as the 325i, the 530i with the same engine as the 330i, and the 545i with a 4.4 L V8 producing 325 hp. For the 2006 model year, the 545i has been phased out in favour of the 550i, with a 4.8 L V8 producing 360 hp. The 520d with the same engine as the 320d, the 530d with the same engine as the 330d and a high performance 535d with a twin turbo 272 bhp version of the standard 3.0L I6 diesel.
- M5. The motorsport division’s version of the 5 Series. The new M5 (E60) is powered by a Formula One inspired V10 engine, producing 507 hp and is mated with a 7-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) transmission.
- 6 Series. The coupe verson of the 5 series, the 6 series is currently available in the 650i version with a 4.8 L V8 producing 360 hp and the 630i version with a 3.0 R6 Straight Six engine (it was the first model to use this engine).
- M6. A high performance version of the 6 Series. Developed by BMW’s M Division, it is powered by the same 5.0 L V10 507 hp engine seen in the BMW M5. It is currently available in Europe and is coming to America soon. 7 Series a full-size, executive-class, luxury car competing with the Mercedes-Benz S-class, Audi A8, and Jaguar XJ. The 7 series comes in the 730i/730Li, 730d/730Ld, 740i/740Li, 745d, 750i and 750Li with the same engine as their respective 5-Series equivalent, and in the 760i and 760Li, with a 6.0 L V12 producing 438 hp. The 760Li is also made in a bulletproof version for clients who need extra protection. BMW plans to offer a car that runs on both petrol and hydrogen.
- X3. A small SUV with emphasis on practicality and affordability
- X5. BMW’s first SUV (called SAV or Sports Activity Vehicle by BMW) competing against the Porsche Cayenne, Land Rover range Rover and Mercedes M-Class.
- Z4. A a two-seater roadster and coupe that succeeded the Z3. For 2006 the Z4 is available as a 3.0i (3.0L I6 with 215hp), a 3.0si available with the new generation 3.0L I6 with 255hp, a 2.5si with a 2.5 I6 with 218 bhp or a 2.0i with a 150 bhp 2.0L I4.
- M Z4. The new M roadster has been released as a Z4 with an E46 M3 motor (3.2L, 333hp), sharing same braking and suspension systems. The new M Coupe should will share the same features but in a "hatch" version. Z10: A 2+2 Coupe to succeed the Z8, to be produced in 2008.
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