BMW History & Evolution

BMW Motorsport History Touring Car Racing European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) BMW 3.0 CSL (1973-1979) — "Batmobile" dominated Group 2 Lightweight coupe with aerodynamic…

BMW X Models History — From X5 to X7 The Beginning: E53 X5 (1999) BMW's first SUV was controversial — purists said BMW shouldn't make an SUV. BMW called it a "Sports Activity…

BMW Platform Codes — E, F, G Explained The Naming System BMW uses internal chassis codes to identify each model generation. These codes follow a letter + number pattern: E…

BMW M Car History — Every M3 and M5 M3 Generations E30 M3 (1986-1991) Engine: S14 2.3L/2.5L I4 Power: 200-238 hp Weight: 1,165 kg Legacy: Homologation special, dominated Group A…

BMW 7 Series History — Every Generation E23 (1977-1986) — The First BMW's first dedicated luxury flagship Engines: 2.8L-3.5L inline-six Introduced many firsts: ABS, on-board…

BMW Neue Klasse — The Electric Future BMW's Neue Klasse (New Class) platform represents the biggest transformation in BMW's history since the original Neue Klasse sedans of the…

BMW M1 — The Supercar That Started It All Overview The BMW M1 (1978-1981) was BMW's first and only mid-engined supercar. It was designed for Group 4/5 racing homologation and is…

BMW Z Car History — Z1, Z3, Z4, Z8 Z1 (1989-1991) The quirky one Unique vertically-sliding doors (drop into the sills) M20B25 2.5L inline-six, 170 hp Plastic body panels on a…

Why BMW Is "The Ultimate Driving Machine" It's one of the most successful automotive taglines ever created. But where did it come from, and does it still apply? The Origin (1975)…

BMW vs Mercedes vs Audi — The Rivalry The "German Big Three" have been battling for decades. Each brand has a distinct philosophy, and understanding it helps you choose the right…

BMW 3 Series Evolution — Every Generation from E21 to G20 Overview The BMW 3 Series is the backbone of BMW's lineup and one of the most successful car nameplates in history…

BMW Engine Family Tree — From M10 to B58 Inline-Four Evolution M10 (1961-1987) BMW's first modern four-cylinder 1.5L-2.0L, SOHC Used in: 2002, E21 3 Series Legendary: 2002 Turbo…

The Story Behind BMW's Kidney Grille Love it or hate it, the kidney grille is BMW's most recognizable design element. Here's how it evolved from a functional air intake to a…

The Best BMW to Buy in 2025 Whether you've got €5,000 or €50,000, there's a BMW that makes sense. Here are our picks. Under €10,000 Best Overall: E90 328i (N52) Reliable N52…