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Bayerische Motoren Werke AG or in English - Bavarian Motor Works ('''BMW'''), is an independent German Company and manufacturer of Automobile s and Motorcycles . BMW is the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands. It is also one of the leading German car manufacturers. in Munich, Germany.]] HISTORY See Also: History of BMW BMW was officially founded as a public company in 1922, but traces its origins to the pioneering days of German aviation all the way back to 1913. Two of these pioneering men, Karl Rapp and Gustav Otto , are credited by BMW as the "founding fathers". However, BMW owes its actual founding by three men- Josef Popp , Max Friz , and Camillo Castiglioni . These men brought BMW through many turbulent times in the company's early life, as well as taking the company public in 1922 to form BMW AG. Beginning with aircraft engines (''Bayerische Motoren Werke'' translates to ''Bavarian Motor Works'' in English), BMW produced a variety of products in its early years, eventually moving to motorcycle production in 1923 and automobiles in 1929. MOTORCYCLES See Also: BMW motorcycles BMW started building motorcycle engines and then motorcycles after WWI. Their first notable motorcycle, the "R32" came in 1923. These had a " Boxer Twin " engine, in which an air-cooled cylinder protrudes into the air-fllow from each side of the machine. Other than a few post-war singles (basically to the same pattern), all their motorcycles had used this distinctive, unusual (but well-regarded) layout until the early 1980s. Many BMWs are still produced to this pattern, which is designated the "R series". During WWII BMW produced the BMW R75 motorcycle with a Sidecar attached. Unusually, the sidecar's wheel was also 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" (affectionately known as "The Flying Brick"), still shaft drive but now water cooled and with either 3 or 4 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. BMW motorcycles have a range of models that give an off-road, sporty or relaxed and comfortable ride. 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 1170 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 and hexhead engines are available in the R1100S and R1200S, producing 98 hp and 122 hp, respectively. also bow In 2004, BMW introduced the new K1200S Sports Bike which marked a departure for BMW. It is both powerful (the engine is a 167 hp unit derived from the company's work with the Williams F1 team) and significantly lighter than previous K models. It was BMW's latest attempt to keep up with the pace of development of sports machines from the likes of Honda , Kawasaki , Yamaha , and Suzuki . Innovations include a unique electronically adjustable front and rear suspension, and a Hossack-type front fork BMW calls Duolever. BMW was one of the earliest manufacturers to offer 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 sophisticated Electronic Stability Control , or anti-skid technology - a first for production motorcycles - later in the 2007 model year. BMW has always been an innovator in motorcycle suspension design, taking up telescopic front suspension long before most other manufacturers. Then, when other makers caught up, they switched to Earles Forke , front suspension by swinging fork (1955 to 1969). Most modern BMWs are truly rear swingarm, single sided at the back (cf 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 largely obviates dive under braking. Motorcycle Clubs Fanfare of the BMW motorcycle has invoked the interest in clubs, or groups of people who share the same passion for their Bavarian bikes. The two largest BMW motorcycle clubs in the world are headquartered in the United States. They are the BMW Riders Association ( BMW RA ) and the BMW Motorcycle Owners of America ( BMW MOA ). AUTOMOBILES Current The current BMW model lineup is split into what is referred to as "Series", traditionally identified by a single digit - e.g. the 3 Series. In 2004 BMW announced plans to make odd-numbered series saloon/ Sedan and Estate /wagon models (BMW calls its estates/wagons ''Touring'' models), while even-numbered series will be two-door Coupé s and Cabriolet s. 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 . 1 Series See Also: BMW 1 Series The 1 Series is a brand entry-level vehicle which was launched in Autumn 2004 and a 3-Door that was launched in July 2007 on the BMW International website. Because it is the only Rear Wheel Drive vehicle in its class, it is considered the heir apparent to the original 2002 sport sedan from the 1960s. A Coupé has been announced for late 2007, and there are concepts for a convertible. U.S. introduction for the 1 series is expected in MY2008 as a coupé and convertible, in the 128i and the 135i. The 1 series pricing fits neatly between MINI and the current E90 3-series. 3 Series See Also: BMW 3 Series The BMW 3 Series is a compact executive car manufactured since May 1975. The E90 is the 5th generation 3 series. Available from May 2005 to present, it is offered as the sport sedan(E90), sport wagon(E91), sport coupe(E92), and sport coupe convertible(E93). The E90 series is completely re-engineered from the E46, including changes to motor choices, transmission, the passenger compartment comfort, suspension technology, as well as a host of High-Tech features and options. The 3 series is not only one of BMW's most important models, it also accounts for a majority of worldwide sales. |
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| "http://wwwinformationdelightinfo/information/entry/BMW_5_Series" class="copylinks">5 Series , the M5 is the M division's 500hp (373 kW) V10-powered version of the E60 5 series which makes 62 mph in 41 seconds,1 impressive for a 4 door saloon car The M5 was the first 4-door sedan to be considered a sports car, and is the fastest production sedan on the planet There is also a modified twin turbo version that can reach 62 mph in just 36 seconds, giving 810 bhp (604 kW) and 733 lp-ft (994 Nm) of torque, with a top speed of 240 mph (386 km/h) This makes it the fastest and most powerful luxury 4-door sedan ever produced WorldCarFanscom |
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