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The business ran well, a quantity of profits was made due to the First World War. The company grew fast and could establish a large workshop directly with Munich airport the upper meadow field. In the work to 1918 engines for military flight course were built. But this steep rise should hold not for a long time, after the war, due to the Versailler contract production aircraft engines in Germany was forbidden.
Around failure to go the Bavarian engine works did not change over, to engines for trucks and boats. In this trade they had however only moderate success. Therefore they developed a two-cylinder double-piston engine for motorcycles, which was available starting from 1920.
The first BMW motorcycle, which became R 32, 1922 on the drawing board developed, it provided 1923 with the premiere on the citizens of Berlin exhibition for a sensation. Chief designer max of Friz had built the double-piston engine crosswise to the better air cooling into a double tube framework and had transferred its strength over a cardan shaft directly on the wheel. A building principle, which applies until today with BMW motorcycles.
Into the automobile business BMW came only starting from 1928. BMW bought the vehicle factory iron oh, those as only successful model to the Austin Seven under the designation "Dixi 3/15 HP" under license producing BMW developed this model further and offered it starting from 1929 with different bodies as BMW 3/15 HP DA-2. The small car attained a large popularity despite the world economic crisis. The Dixi was however no own BMWS development. First BMWS designed on one's own out iron oh was 3/20 HP. The three stood for the tax schedule and the 20 for the achievement. The 782-ccm-Motor was still based on the four-cylinder of the Austin Seven. Between 1932 and 1934 by the 3/20PS altogether 7,215 pieces were built.
1933 became the nut/mother of all BMW to create. The BMW 303. It brought the slogan the most completed German small car to highest achievement with itself. It was propelled by a 1,2 litre six cylinder engine. The six cylinder engine and the radiator grille in form of a double kidney became pointing the way for the mark.
BMW began to mix 1933 together in the engine haven. And not without success. The BMWS work driver Ernst Henne, Ludwig Kraus, Josef Mauermaier and Peppi Stelzer started 1933 to 15. And the Trophaee got international six-day travel into Wales for the first time to Germany as winners. Also the crew price for this long-distance travel went to 1934 and 1935 to the BMW work team.
The lightweight construction way permitted higher speeds. Thus the BMW 315/1 drove for the first time with an aluminum body and reached 120 km/h. Together with the BMW sports car 319/1 achieved the 315/1 from 1931 to 1936 numerous victories. Beyond that three BMWS 315/1 1934 got the class victory with 2,000 km are enough for Germany travel. The BMW 328 celebrated a premiere with bass drum impact: On the Nuerburgring Ernst Henne steered this fastest standard sports car of the 2-Liter-Klasse at first attempt to the victory. On 130 running between 1936 and 1940 decided the 328 for itself, by which only 464 copies were built and whose aesthetic alignment inspires sports car friends in all world until today.
1944 were strongly destroyed the work Munich by allied air raids, while the work remained almost spared alloh. In the middle of 1945 received permission for the repair to BMW from US army vehicles in alloh and was allowed for it spare parts as well as tillage implements and bicycles to manufacture. Also motorcycles could be built again. In addition BMW was not however for the time being able.
In October 1945 the US military government instructed to dismantle the BMWS works Munich and alloh. Thus lost BMW in Munich until 1949, in alloh even until 1955, the control over its fortune. Particularly in the work Munich Milbertshofen were diminished nearly all intact machines and shipped as Reparationsgut into all world.
In the summer 1947 the construction plans for the first BMW postwar motorcycle were present, and before Christmas 1948 first R 24 under the staff one drew by lots briefly.
The first standard model found tearing paragraph on a market under-supplied by war and post-war period. Already 1950 went besides 18 per cent the BMW machines into the export. The enterprise could recover fast.
1951 dared BMW the entrance into the market of the upper class cars. The BMW 501 was a region sedan for highest requirements. Since the work stood iron oh under Soviet administration, it was also the first BMW series automobile, which was built completely in Munich. Starting from 1954 the sister model appeared 502 with the first V8-Leichtmetall-Motor of the world. By the war the manufacturers had to remain quite with difficulty alive.
But the region sedan flopte. Only the small Isetta brought profits. At the end of of 1959 tumbles to BMW at the abyss. 1961 create the 1500er the entrance into the middle class. BMW develops to the synonym for sporty sedans from Germany with always hrausragender engine technology and Qualitaetiv of good processing.
1971: Comfortably and fast - new Coupé of BMW 1971-1977: BMW 3.0 CS Coupé the new BMW CS Coupé with 3,0-Liter-Motor ensures on the automarket for sensation. Already 1969 had brought BMW out the CS Coupé, motorized with a 2,8-Liter-Maschine, but only the new, changed model can maintain ground. With a maximum speed of over 213 km/h and an acceleration value of 8.5 seconds advanced the in series comfortably equipped Coupé into sports car dimensions. To the standard at that time among other things power steering and light alloy wheels belonged. Already in the autumn an injecting he version, the 3.0 appeared CSi, which reached an output of 200 HP with 220 km/h maximum speed. Likewise still 1971 build a light weight version for BMW (L) 3.0 CS and in the following year also also 3.0 CSi. The Bavarian engines of works land a large success on the automobile market with this sporty car. It is still exceeded 1975 by the conception of the BMWS 3er-Reihe, a middle class series.
1972: Sedans from Bavaria - the new 5er-Modellreihe 1972-1980: BMW 520 sedan (E12) with that 520 presents the first car of the new 5er-Modellreihe to BMW. Already one year later comes stronger 525 on the German market. Like all following cars of the row already have the two first 5er a self-supporting all-steel body, the diagonal steering wheel rear axle and double dual circuit brake hydraulics with servo support. All BMWS 5er-Modelle are equivalent large with a wheel base of 2636 mm and a length of 4,62 m and differ only at engine performance and the equipment. With the appearance 525 the series also their technical profile receives. When successor of the 2500-Limousine possesses the 525 the first six cylinder engine of the series, which becomes later the standard. The 2.5 litres large capacity produces 145 HP and provides for sporty handling characteristics. Despite these good road performances the 5er-BMW works more respectablly and less sportily than the predecessor models. They are rather meant as business cars or large family sedan. The voluminoesen and comfortable of vehicles from Bavaria have accordingly rich and convenient equipment, inside the car point only the tachometer on the sporty qualities. Otherwise a gediegene atmosphere prevails forwards. The further development of the model row progresses first in annual steps: In the year 1974 518 a savings model with 1,8-Liter-Vierzylinder-Vergasermotor with 90 HP of achievement follows with that. The 518 calculation carries for the trend and remains the smallest in the 5er-Reihe due to the mineral oil crisis to capacity-weaker cars. Abgespeckt are in 518 also the extras. Like that the engine is not available with fuel injection and a fuenfganggetriebe is also not when desired inserted in contrast to 520. 1975 appear with that 528 the next larger version to 525. From six cylinders with 2,8-Liter capacity pulls the car to 165 HP. Starting from 1977 is available the 528 also as a splashes, and in the same year BMW the 520 finally reequips on the Sechszylindermaschiene, which was originally developed for the 3er-Reihe. After approx.. 700.000 built copies the production of the E12-Limousine is stopped.
1973: BMW brings first series turbo out - the 2002 turbo 1973-1974: BMW 2002 turbo. On the international motor show in Frankfurt/Main the BMW 2002 turbo debuetiert as the first European series passenger car with turbocharger. Basis of motorizing forms the four-cylinder fuel injection engine of the 2002 ti. The turbo-support using with 3000 U/min help the fast car to maximum performances, which set new yardsticks with the sporty 2-Liter-Limousinen. Negatively the compression in the low speed ranges, higher because of the Turbos, becomes apparent. Since the turbochargers continuously does not work, here his thrust is missing. Disappointing the road performances in this range, which do not fit the sporty image, are. He comes only slowly-acting on routes. Outwardly the BMW 2002 turbo differs from the other models of the company by the auffaelige, colored lacquer finish as well as by front and tail spoilers. The front spoiler possesses openings for the oil and turbocharger cooling. BMW offers to the 2002 turbo however for an unfavorable time: High performance vehicles with high fuel consumption have market chances in view of from oil crisis and recession hardly. Thus BMW from September 1973 to 1974 produces only 1672 vehicles of this type. With the signature seitenverkert attached on the spoiler drivers are to be able to recognize also in the rear view mirror, who drives behind them (see picture above). The 2002 turbo has a capacity of 1990 ccm and an output of 170 HP those the cars easy a maximum speed of 211 km/h to permit.
1975: BMW succeeds to 1975-1983 with new 3er-Reihe the large throw: BMW 3er-Reihe model (E21) in July 1975 presents its new 3er-Reihe to BMW. Them become the largest success series of the Bavarian engines works. As basic models the 316, the 318 and the 320 are offered. With the development of the new series BMW left itself time: The "small" 02er BMWS, which are now replaced, is for nearly ten years on the market gewessen. The development of the new models, the costs of it stressed five years amounted to approximately 35 millions DM. Accordingly the new BMWS have to offer substantially more to the claimant expenditure than only more modern body, which represents however the most remarkable change. The mark-typical alignment and the notchback remain, but the cars are longer, broader and lower than the predecessor models - they have improved aerodynamics and exhibit rather similarity with the new 5er-Reihe the upper class as with the old 02er BMW. However the 3er-Modelle Zweituerer remains, a rarity in this fahrzeugklasse. Much consideration was invested into the improvement of the passive accident-proofness. Altogether the new body of the 3er-Serie is more stable, it has a generously measured crunch zone and shows optimal deformation behavior in the case of an impact. As safety-relevant characteristic the gasoline tank lies outside of the tail deformation range underneath the rear seat, which requires a quite complex technical construction. Steel belted tires and a brake booster, which are to prevent over brakes of the rear wheels, are supplied in series. The four-cylinder engine is now in all versions stronger than in the predecessor models (the 316 90PS carries out), is content however with regular grade fuel. Thus the Bavarian engines adapt works of the market change. The trend goes to cars with regular grade fuel consumption; the addressed groups of buyers pay attention to economy. Inside the 3er-BMW became more comfortable roomier and. They offer a complex heating and ventilation system, in series installed inertia reel belts and body-contoured seats with head restraints. Some further changes, which increase in relation to comfort the old 02er BMW, are taken over, as for instance of the 5er-Reihe the new, clear instrument panel. 15,880, DM the highlights of the new 3er-Reihe costs 320 with 109PS: Double headlight, to the driver bent center console, strongly stabilized passenger space. Until 1983 BMW sells over 1.3 million copies. 1977: BMW rises with the new 7er-Reihe into the upper class 1977-1986: BMW 7er-Reihe sedan model (E23) with its 7er-Reihe ascends BMW into the automobiles upper class, which was occupied in Germany so far only by the s-models of the rival business Mercedes. From its styling the BMW Topmodelle is unmistakable both to their predecessors - the 3,0 series - and to their smaller brothers related. The to the rear easily rising alignment, the sogennante "BMW kidney", the low belt line and the large windows are BMW typical. The manufacturer sets on Understatement. Those nearly 5 m long, large sedan works not remarkably representatively, but with all elegance rather compactly. As expecting is the case for a car of the luxury class, the four-door sedan has high comfort and above average qualities of workmanship. Cars with good road performances also the 7er-Reihe remains faithful to the BMW success concept, comfortable, to build but nevertheless sporty. It is offered to that with six cylinder row engine first in three versions, 728 with 170 HP, that 730 with 184 HP and the 733i with 197 HP. The so far strongest BMW Maschiene with 2788 ccm capacity, which was used in the 2800er sedan, is only in the basis model 728. The 730 a 3,2-Liter-Aggregat has a 3-Liter-Motor, the 733. Already starting from 1979 with motorizing again one supplements: The 7er-Reihe receives continuous a bosch fuel injection. The new model 745 has turbochargers and is with 252 HP the highest performance BMW Maschiene. Most buyers select however the "small" variant and decide for 728 or a 728i. In the year 1982 the 7er-Reihe will become easily modified, that weight and thus consumption reduced. Starting from 1984 equips resident of Munich the enterprise all 7er-Modelle in series with ABS. 1986 come finally a new generation of the "large" BMW on the market.
1978: BMW brings Oberklassen Coupé on the market 1978-1985: BMWS 635 CSi Coupé (E24) during the Bavarian engines works in the past years usually on cars on the market, rather comfort-stressed, came, present themselves the model year course 1978 with the emphasis "sportyness". So all models can be bought alternatively with a harder chassis tuning for example, which makes the car in border situations safer during extremely fast travels. The trend points itself very clearly to the sportyness with the new BMW 635 CSi - the parallel model to the BMWS 630 CS and 633 CSi. BMW it points out that for the fast Oberklassen Coupé the racing experiences that were used Bavaria. Like that the engine mount of the CSi is the same, which was built also into the particularly made Coupés group of that of 5, which rides along when running Le Mans - whereby the 3,5-Liter-Motor is then rigged with four valves per cylinder head and 485 instead of 218 HP carries out. In addition, in the standard CSi version the engine the 1500 kg accelerates heavy Coupé in extremely short time and reaches a maximum speed of 227 km/h. The engine is with 218 HP the strongest BMW engine, it carries out 18 HP more than the 633 CSi, which BMW has further in the program. The sporty character accordingly, the new BMW is absorbed, has strengthened transverse stabilizers and easily more tautly widened rims. Also optically the Coupé stresses its sporty image: It has front and tail spoilers, seitenstreifen and auffaelig gestylten rims. The standard is very extensive already with laminated glass windshields, hoehenverstellbarem driver's seat, Recaro Sportsitzen with leather purchases, halogen headlights, and further extras. 1983 receive the engine of the M1 and 1989 to the BMW CSi the 6er-Reihe are completely adjusted. The last model rows of 1989 were equipped even when desired with Fahrerairbag. 1979: New BMW for racing - the M1 1979-1981: BMW M1. The new M1 of BMW is the first German car, which can measure performance-related with the Italian sports cars of Ferrari, Lamborghini and Maserati. Conceived of the BMW daughter BMW engine haven as racing cars, is manufactured in series the vehicle in at least 400 copies, in order to fulfill the editions for the Homologation. Only the 1.14 m high Coupé with extremely broad tires were gestylt by of Italy star designer Giorgio Giugiaro. Only BMW characteristic is the typical "kidney". The kunststoffkarosserie has a very small air resistance (cw-value under 0,4). In the comparison with other upper class sports cars appears poorly motorized the M1 with its six cylinder driving work at first sight. But the high-prepared engine has a cylinder head with two cam shafts, which operate altogether 24 valves. Despite its close distorting shank with a racing car is the M1 road and everyday life suited: It carried comfortably two persons, has even a trunk, and is relatively quiet. The running version is 480 HP strongly and reached over 300 km/h maximum speed. The road version of the M1 has 3453 ccm a large capacity and an output of 277 HP those the cars without problems in 5.6 seconds on 100 km/h to accelerate. The maximum speed is with 262 km/h. The M1 was built only in 466 copies. BMW required 100,000, - DM for this sports car. Much detailed information to the BMW M1 finds you on M1 Special.
1980: BMWS invested over 30 million DM around the automation of the assembly-lines to advance, invest the Bavarian engines of works over 30 million DM into the acquisition of welding robots.
1981: New entrance model in the 3er-Reihe 1981-1983: BMW 315 (E21) with the new model extends BMW its 3er-Reihe by a further model. The 315 is weaker in his power ratings as the other versions and is to function than entrance model. The engine originates from the BMW 316, was however modified. The 1,6-Liter-Motor comes on an output of 75 HP. The engine works with a downdraft of jetty castle, which automatic choke and warm air has. With fast, high-speed driving fashion the BMW comes on an average consumption of 11,4 litres superfuel. To the standard belongs a speed limiter, which interrupts the ignition beyond of 6400 routes. The compact sedan with a weight of 1003 kg reaches a top speed of 168 km/h. In and the 80's 70's the model politics of BMW are appropriate for standardization and simplification. Like that the cars of the 3er-Serie are defined as cars in the medium range, the 5er have an excellent call as respectable business cars, the 6er are clearly heavy Sportcoupés and with the 7er-Modellen concern it expressed luxury cars. The engine pallet with machines between 1300 and 3500 ccm capacity permits a large variation of the offer.
1982: The second generation of the 3er-Reihe 1982-1990: BMW 323i (E30) the second generation of the 3er-Reihe rolls into the autohouses, for the first time also as Viertuerer. Again with the 323i of 1982: electronic fuel injection system, with 1090 kg a leichtgewicht. The consumption of the second generation is with 8,9 litres premium fuel. The new 3er offers a fuenfganggetriebe in series. The organization is durchdacht very much and works functionally. This comes also in numerous details, begun with the headlights over the impact borders up to the locks to the expression. The new six cylinder engines provide for a calm, noiseless operating attitude of the engine. The six cylinder aggregate with a capacity developed of 2316 ccm, an output of 139 HP, accelerates the 3er on a maximum speed of 204 km/h. The high numbers of revolutions of the front engine in the interior are hardly noticed. The fuenfganggetriebe works with a balanced torque and still comes in the fifth course on an appropriate acceleration. The handling characteristics of the BMW are convincing also with difficult distances: Breaking out of the tail - weakness to feel with earlier BMW models occasionally to observe was - is obviously repaired and no more. There is the new 3er later even with achievement-weaker four-cylinder engines. Later follow the new 3er and Cabrio and Touring version.
1985: M-series successfully also as road version 1985-1988: BMW m-series of models M5 and M 535(E28) the M5 belongs to the program of individual sports cars, which are marketed of the Bavarian engines works as m-series. Behind the sober, rather exterior hide themselves 286 HP unspektakulaeren. M 535 is likewise one of the engine-sporty variants, which belong to the m-series. They get only end of the 80's competition from the own house: Then naehmlich the two-seater Z1 is presented. As extremely successful prove the models of the m-series, which are built by the Bavarian engines works. The designation M in the program of BMW originally stood for manufacturing also road-suited racing car. The letter marked for the engine haven the responsible person BMW daughter engine haven GmbH, which marked 1979 with the production of the M1 the beginning of the series. All vehicles become quite fair the sporty image, if it is to be also not always regarded to them at first sight. Like that the outside organization is not rather, it is sporty elements such as tail spoilers or widened fenders for example simple and reserved with the M5; but engine performances speak a sporty-clear language. After approx.. 705,000 copies in December 1987 the production of the E28-Limousine is stopped.
1986: Sporty coronation/culmination of the 3er-Reihe - the M3 1986-1992: BMW M3 (E30) the new M3 possesses 200 HP a strong four-cylinder four-valve engine with 2,3-Liter capacity. Acceleration on 100 km/h settles the new M3 in sayful 6.7 seconds. Basis for the most successful running route car of all times. The autofarmer from Munich offer a sports car, which is meant as basic version for the automobile and racing with the M3. The four-cylinder engine of the M3 represents a combination of proven construction units. The engine is based on the six cylinder built in the BMW 635 CSi, however in this version now with four cylinders. Each cylinder has four valves. A three-way catalyst is in series inserted in the M3. The mixture preparation takes over an electronic fuel injection of Bosch. The Sechszehnventiler accelerates the car up to a maximum speed of 235 km/h. The bumper spoiler combination is manufactured made of polyester and PU. Later the M3 follows also than Cabrioversion. The price for the M3 1986 amounted to 58,300, DM.
1986: BMW brings the new 3er Cabrio on the market 1986-1993: BMW 325i Cabrio (E30) the new 325i Cabrio has 2494 ccm a large six cylinder engine with 170 HP. Its engine accelerates the only 1320 kg heavy Cabrio in 8.5 seconds on 100 km/h and has a maximum speed of 215 km/h. The 325i Cabrio has an independent suspension all around and four disc brakes. An anti-skid system is available against a surcharge. Consumption on 100 km is with 12,5 litres premium fuel. To the standard equipment 43,300 DM expensive 325i Cabrio belong to fog headlight, light alloy wheels as well as a power steering. Optionally also a Lederaussattung with seat heating is available. In the first production year 10,000 cars are sold and until 1991 even over 100.000 BMWS 3er Cabrios. A characteristic at the new 3er Cabrio is the BMW on the ugly overroll bar does without.
1987: V12-Flaggschiff of BMW - the 750iL 1987-1994: BMW 750iL sedan (E32) one year after the introduction of the new 7er-Reihe crowns BMW in July 1987 its 7er-Reihe with the new 750i, the first German twelve-cylinder for 50 years. With its new flagship BMW sets a clear indication of the German and international competition. Nearly unanimously prominent technical periodicals the 750i kueren to the best car of the world. This point place in the autohierarchy the new BMWS sedan do not only owe to the V12-Motor. The competition ahead also the chassis is in front with wishbones, printing vines and MP ago on shock struts, in the back with diagonal steering wheels, coil springs and level control. The stable and cushioned road-hugging property reached thereby is praised by all test drivers. Despite its sporty interpretation the 750i offers and in its interior generous space conditions, this to four doors applies in particular to the still more comfortable 750iL-Version with its 11 cm for longer wheel base. To the standard equipment electrically adjustable seats, automatically head restraints, Airbag for driver and front seat passengers, driving out in front and in the back, as well as many further equipment highlights belong. In addition the new 750i is the first car of the world in that the new xenon headlights to be optionally offered. The Servotronic steering element dependent on the speed ensures for the fact that long sedan can the weighty, nearly 2 t heavy 5 m be been busy as easily as a compact car. The 5-Liter-Motor with electronic injection weighs - owing to the use of light alloys and plastics - only 240 kg. Despite the large machine consumption is only about 14-15 litres premium fuel. The purchase price is accordingly high: The 750i costs, is approximately 120,000 DM more inexpensive thereby however over 8.000 DM than the competitor from Stuttgart, the Mercedes 560 SEL. The 750i ascends fast to the prestige car and still belongs also after years to the best one, which the market in this class has to offer. The 750i has 4988 ccm a large capacity of 300 HP carries out and so in 7.4 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated the car. The maximum speed is abgeregelt with 250 km/h.
1988: The ultimative driving fun - the Z1 roadster 1988-1989: BMW Z1 roadster of the Z1 roadster has 2494 ccm a large six cylinder engine of 170 HP carries out and in 7.9 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated the car. The maximum speed is with 225 km/h. With maximally two finished vehicles per day roadster starts in the autumn like planned the production of the new BMW. Special characteristic of the two-seater are the electromechanically concealable doors. The front engine is inserted and around 20° to the right bent behind the front axle. The cylinder heads are from light alloy. Injection and ignition are controlled electronically with the Bosch Motronic technology. The body consisting to the largest part of plastic carries with the help of a steel skeleton. The total weight distributes itself ideal-proves nearly exactly ever to the half on the front wheels and rear axle. The wheels are all around individually hung up and provided with curve stabilizers; they are led in front with shock strut and triangle wishbone and in the back with crosswise and semi-trailing arms. The power transmission to the differential is made by rigid Transaxlerohr. The roadster is in series equipped with catalyst, fuenfganggetriebe, power steering and anti-skid system. The 3.92 m long BMWS, whose ex-factory price is with over 80.000 DM, gets along with 9,2 regular grade fuel drives litres on 100 km.
1988: High speed execution of the 5er-Reihe - the M5 1988-1995: BMW M5 sedan (E34) the new M5 has 3535 ccm a large six cylinder engine of 315 HP carries out and in 6.3 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated the car. The car has a abgeregelte maximum speed of 250 km/h. In September the M5 is presented as high speed execution of the BMWS 5er-Reihe. Like the M3 he is built with BMW engine haven GmbH. The chassis with shorter feathers/springs, tauter absorbers and stronger stabilizers, set lower around 2 cm, is based on that of the 535i. Optically the M5 differs from the 5er-Reihe by December duck spoiler and broad tire. As only 5er-Modell the vehicle is available not with mechanism, is offered however a six-course transmission as special equipment. Consumption is with 12 litres on 100 km, the purchase price for the M5 is with scarce below 100.000 DM. During whole production altogether 1.166.312 E34 5er-Limousine came off the line. Additionally still in the foreign BMW works 42,470 E34-Limousinen and Touring from CKD sentences (kits) were produced. The total production of all E34 therefore amounts to 1.333.438 units.
1988: BMW presents sporty-elegant Fuenftuerer 1988-1994: BMW 325i Touring (E30) BMW presents the new 3er Touring, a versatile vehicle for the individual needs in everyday life and spare time. The new 3er Touring takes over engines and chassis from the 3er-Reihe. The 325i touring has 2494 ccm a large engine of 170 HP carries out. The standard design of the 316i has a capacity of 1596 ccm and carries out 100 HP, which are perfectly sufficient for this vehicle. To the standard naturally a fuenfganggetriebe as well as a flock fabric upholstery belong. 1989: New sporty luxurioese Coupé of BMW 1989-1998: BMW 850i Coupé (E31) the sporty luxurioese Coupé 850i is the new image carrier of the residents of Munich autofarmer. In the center the technology is located: In addition belongs a 5-Liter-V12-Motor with 300 HP from the 7er-Reihe, per a obenliegende cam shaft and a sevenfold stored crankshaft. The aggregate is coupled with an easily adjustable six-course transmission - alternatively also a four-course mechanism is offered - and outstanding chassis with independent suspension and four-wheel-center disk brake. The integral rear axle with two lower and an upper wishbone and semi-trailing arm, which are connected with the upper wishbone with an integral prop, developed in the BMW research center, ensure for the fact that that is to be handled 1790 kg heavy two-door Coupé easy. The body shows an elegant, but little characteristic alignment. The front portion with folding headlights has similarity with the old M1. 2+2 sitzige Coupé 1992 by stresses sporty and only variant 850 Csi available with hand transmission supplements the one capacity of 5576 ccm has and 380 HP with 550 Nm the torque carries out. The 850 CSi accelerated in 6 seconds on 100 km/h and is abgeregelt with 250 km/h ex factory. The 840i appears later smaller 4398 ccm a large eight cylinder engine with 286 HP has, which likewise a abgeregelte maximum speed of 250 has km/h. That is of eight Coupé equipped with driver and Beifahrerairbag, anti-skid system as well as all erdenklichen comfort in series.
1990: The third generation of the 3er-Reihe 1990-1998: BMW 325i sedan (E36) at the end of of 1990 appears the third generation of the 3er-Reihe. The model is to be arranged beside the 320i in the number of the put 3er-Serie of BMW. Were changed above all the Design, the suspension, the dimension and also the power transmission. The 325i is alternatively with a fuenfganggetriebe or available with an optional mechanism. Among the standard equipment the four-wheel-center disk brakes (in front ventilated) with anti-skid system rank and all around individually hung up wheels. The 325i carries 150 HP out with a 2,5-Liter-Maschine and drives a maximum speed from 214 km/h. This engine is used recently also in the 520i. All models, also the 1,6-Liter and 1,8-Liter-Vierzylindermotoren, work with digital engine electronics of Bosch. The bodies become longer and with 1,7 m around well 5 cm broad with 4,43 m around 11 cm. The baggage compartment volume increased by 10 litres. Provisionally are available into the put 3er-Reihe only four-door sedans. The substantial innovations in the new 3er-Reihe are central steering wheel axle, special side impact protection, larger interior, new engines with four-valve technology. In the further years still different body forms follow as for example 3er Coupé, 3er Cabrio, 3er Compact and 3er Touring. 1991: New Touring version in the 5er-Reihe 1991-1996: BMW 525i Touring (E34) BMW offers its 5er-Reihe to 1991 in the autumn now in a Touring version. Top model of the combinations is the 525i Touring. A 2,5-Liter-Sechszylindermotor is used. Also of the sedans as well-known with high engine speed engine that heavy car help 1570 kg to a maximum speed of 223 km/h. The Sprint on 100 km/h is created in 9 seconds. The loading space for approximately 4.7 m are enough Touring offers place for up to 1430 litres luggage. The hydraulic Niveuausgleich at the rear axle is already in series contained. Because of the higher additional load capacity (max. 555 kg) the chassis is more tautly co-ordinated than in the case of the sedan. Power steering and anti-skid system are standard with that approximately 65,000 DM expensive combination. The 525i Touring is available also with all-wheel drive. Beyond that BMW offers a version with to 143 HP strong turbo-Diesel, the 525tds Touring. As characteristic one can open the back window and the rear flap in the 5er Touring September advice. As option one can order in addition second glass sun roof for the rear passengers. During whole production altogether 124,656 E34 5er-Touring came off the line. Additionally still in the foreign BMW works 42,470 E34-Limousinen and Touring from CKD sentences (kits) was produced. The total production of all E34 therefore amounts to 1.333.438 units.
1992: BMW sets successful 3er-Reihe away 1992-1999: BMW 325i Coupé (E36) the 325i Coupé can be accelerated in 8.6 seconds on 100 km/h and has a maximum speed of 229 km/h. With the 325i Coupé is final with BMW the renewal of the 3er-Reihe nearly; still another one year follows later a Cabrio version. In the German permission statistics the 3er-BMW behind the VOLKSWAGEN gulf and the OPEL Astra ranks and must 1993 against the new C-class of Mercedes maintain ground. The 3er-Reihe covers the building types sedan, Coupé and Cabriolet. 1994 are added around 22 the cm shortened "a riser model", the 3er-Compact with short tail. Sportyness and dynamics apply also to the 3er-Reihe. The engine pallet covers two four-cylinders with 1,6 capacity and 102 HP (316i) as well as with a capacity of 1,8 litres and 115 HP (of 318i). In addition two six cylinder with four-valve technology come: The 320i with 2-Liter-Motor (150 HP) and the 325i with 2,5-Liter-Reihensechszylinder (192 HP). Beyond that a turbo-loaded six cylinder diesel engine with a capacity is offered of 2,5 litres and 115 HP, the 325td. The 325tds supplements the Diesel pallet with additional intercooler and 143 HP in model year 1994, thus an increased output of 28 HP. A low-friction and precise circuit, the well co-ordinated chassis with a sportivem character, the standard power steering and good brakes with anti-skid system provide for extensive travelling comfort. The aerodynamic-functionally formed body of the four-door sedan receives the "Car Design Award 1992" of the Italian automobile designers. A driver Airbag is standard starting from 1994. The 325i Coupé connects run culture with strength. In order to obtain a better axle load distribution, the battery from the engine compartment was banished in the tail. The multi-comfort opposite the 320i - among other things electrical window lifters, fog headlight, light alloy wheels, headlight washer - is connected however also with a substantial preisaufschlag.
1993: BMW presents new 3er Cabrio 1993-1999: BMW 3er-Reihe Cabrio model (E36) the 325i with 2,5-Liter-Reihensechszylinder and 192 HP is the top model of the new 3er Cabrios. One can accelerate the new 325i Cabrio in 8.6 seconds on 100 km/h and reach a maximum speed of 229 km/h. On that Geneva automobile salon 1993 is demonstrated the new Cabrio version of the 325i. The body is derived from the 3er Coupé. The car has electrically operated verdeck, however not over an overroll bar. The 325i is a genuine Cabrio: The side windows can be sunk completely and the function of the overroll bar undertake the framework of the windshield and the rear head restraints in the case of an estimate to drive out automatically. First the open car is available only with the row number of the 325i, weaker variants like the 318i with 115 HP and a four-cylinder engine follows. The 325i is equipped and had with four-valve technology two obenliegende cam shafts and a sevenfold stored crankshaft. The fuel supply is made by a fuel injection.
1993: New entrance model in the 5er-Reihe - the 518i 1993-1995: BMW 518i sedan (E34) the new entrance model in the 5er-Reihe has 1796 ccm a large four-cylinder engine with 113 HP of achievement. The Sprint on 100 km/h is possible in 12.4 seconds and the maximum speed lies with 194 km/h. With the 518i the 5er-Reihe receives its basis model. It is the first four-cylinder engine in the number of the six and eight-cylinder models. The 518i has engine with high engine speed and a agilen, which already admits from the 3er-Reihe is. Compared with models of the 5er-Reihe the 518i offers the expensive NREN regarding processing of the body and available space in the inside a good upper class standard. Against surcharge a divided apportionable seat is available. The 518i is supplied in series with Fahrerairbag and anti-skid system. Standard are also power steering and disc brakes in front and in the back. The 5er-Reihe came 1988 only with six cylinder engines on the market. First the series were built exclusively as four-door sedan, in the autumn 1991 followed the fuenftuerige Touring. 1995 come a new 5er-Reihe on the market during whole production came altogether 1.166.312 E34 5er-Limousine off the line. Additionally still in the foreign BMW works 42,470 E34-Limousinen and Touring from CKD sentences (kits) were produced. The total production of all E34 therefore amounts to 1.333.438 units. 1994: In a juvenile manner gestylt and very solidly - the 3er Compact 1994-2000: BMW 3er-Reihe Compact model (E36) the new 3er Compact is 4.21 m long and has thereby enough place for five persons: two doors, a large rear flap. All advantages of the 3er-Reihe are united: Variability, security, comfort. The foreign exchange with this vehicle is called: in a juvenile manner, agil, agilely, the ideal city car gestylt. The new 3er Compact there is in four differently engine variants, all models has rear propulsion, the entrance model is the 316i Compact with 1,6-Liter-Vierzylindermotor and 102 HP. The 3er Compact is available also with 1,8-Liter-Turbo-Vierzylindermotor with 140 HP, the 318ti Compact. The top model is the 323ti Compact with 2,5-Liter-Sechszylindermotor and 170 HP. In addition there is 1665 ccm a large four-cylinder diesel engine with 90 HP, the 318tds Compact. The new 3er Compact is in series equipped with power steering, Fahrerairbag and anti-skid system. 1994: New upper class sedan of BMW 1994-2001: BMW 7er-Reihe sedan model (E38) the new 7er sedan gives it during its introduction with three different engines. The "smallest" engine is the 3,0-Liter-Achtzylindermotor with 218 HP, the 730i. The 740i has a 4,0-Liter-Achtzylindermotor with 286 HP and the top model is the 750i with a 5,4-Liter large twelve-cylinder engine with 326 HP. In addition, all models are available also as extended l-version, with this option become due a large preisaufschlag. 1995 follow a new 2,8-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 193 HP of achievement, the 728i. One year after two further new engines follow 1996. The 725tds with 2,5-Liter-Sechszylinder-Dieselmotor and 143 HP as well as the 735i with 3,5-Liter-Achtzylindermotor and 235 HP of achievement. The interior the 7er sedan convinced by exzellente quality of workmanship and durable engines with modern technology. All 7er-Modelle is in series equipped with driver and Beifahrerairbag, electrical window lifters, anti-skid system and other technical and electrical aids. The 7er ranks owing to its extensive safety equipment among one of the safest vehicles on the German market. At the end of of 2001 is abgeloesst the 7er sedan by its more modern successor.
1995: BMW presents the new 5er sedan 1995-2002: BMW 5er-Reihe sedan model (E39) first appears the new 5er sedan with two new row six cylinder engines. The 523i with a 2,5-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 170 HP and the 528i with a 2,8-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 193 HP. Late 1996 under other a 2,5-Liter-Sechszylinder-Dieselmotor with 143 HP follows also in the 7er sedan is blocked, the 525tds. The new entrance model appears likewise 1996, naehmlich the 520i sedan with 2,0-Liter-Sechszylindermotor and 150 HP. In addition appear in the same year two new eight cylinder engines, the 535i sedan with 3,4-Liter-Achtzylindermotor and 235 HP as well as the top model of the 540i with 4,4-Liter-Achtzylindermotor and 286 HP of achievement. The ex-factory price for the 540i sedan is 1996 with over 90.000 DM. Are in series equipped all 5er-Modelle with driver and Beifahrerairbag, anti-skid system and electrical window lifters. 1997 are eingafuehrt the new 5er Touring version and one year later come the point version of the 5er sedan of the M5 on the market. The M5 possesses a 5,0-Liter-Achtzylindermotor with 400 HP of achievement that the cars in 4.8 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated and the car a maximum speed of 250 km/h abgeregelt made possible. Two years after the introduction of the M5 sedan get all 5er-Modelle a Facelift and it new row six cylinder engines are introduced. 1996: New fresh air frischluft-Roadster of BMW - the Z3 1996-200?: BMW Z3 roadster model BMW presents 1996 at the same time with the motion picture film James bond "golden to Eye" the new Z3 roadster. Four different engines are available, the entrance model of the Z3 roadster 1,8 115 HP a strong four-cylinder engine that the only 1255 kg of easy BMWS in 10.5 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated. The maximum speed of the basis model amounts to 194 km/h. Further model in the Z3-Reihe is the Z3 roadster 1,9 with 140 HP, these needs for the Sprint on 100 km/h one second less than the Z3 roadster 1,8 and reaches 11 km/h more in the maximum speed. The Z3 roadster 2,8 has a 2,8-Liter-Reihensechszylindermotor of the one output of 192 HP and the cars in 7.1 seconds on 100 km/h accelerated. The maximum speed with the Z3 roadster 2,8 amounts to 218 km/h. The top model is the Z3 M roadster a 3,2-Liter the large six cylinder engine with 321 HP has. Owing to this strong achievement the Sprint on 100 is created km/h in only 5.4 seconds. The maximum speed is abgeregelt with 250 km/h. 1998 follow a Z3 Coupé with two different motorizing, the Z3 Coupé 2,8 and the Z3 M Coupé. The engines are the same as with the Z3 roadster. 1999 follow a Facelift for all Z3 of Roadster models. End of the yearly 2002 is to come a successor of the Z3 roadster on the German market.
1996: Fresh face for the 3er-Reihe 1996-1999: BMW 3er-Reihe model (E36) BMW presents the 3er-Reihe with a freshness to 1996. In addition one can do between insgesammt eleven differently engines to select, which is entrance model like before the 316i with 1,6-Liter-Vierzylindermotor and 102 HP. A 316i sedan with standard costs approximately 39,000 DM to 1996. The top model is the M3 with 3,2-Liter-Reihensechszylindermotor and 321 HP of achievement. A M3 sedan costs 1996 over 88.000 DM. Two years later the 3er sedan is abgeloesst by its successor, that becomes other 3er-Modelle with the time of the revised one 3er-Reihe abgeloesst. The 3er-Reihe is 1996 as well as today the most successful BMWS model row.
1998: The fourth generation of the 3er-Reihe 1998-200?: BMW 3er-Reihe sedan model (E46) in April 1998 comes the new 3er sedan on the German market. The entrance model is the 318i with 1,9-Liter-Vierzylindermotor and 118 HP. The three row six cylinder engines are taken over from the 3er predecessor. The 320i carries 150 HP out, the 323i carries out 170 HP and the top model 328i has an output of 193 HP. One year after follows a new entrance model of the 316i with 1,9-Liter-Vierzylindermotor and 105 HP as well as a 2,0-Liter-Vierzylinder-Dieselmotor with 136 HP. At the end of of 1999 follows a new 3,0-Sechszylinder-Dieselmotor with 184 HP, which 330d. follow starting from September 2000 three new six cylinder engines those the 320i, 323i and the 328i abloessen. The new 320i has a 2,2-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 170 HP. The 323i successor 325i a 2,5-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 192 HP and the new top model of the 330i a 3,0-Liter-Sechszylindermotor with 231 HP. Immediately all six cylinder engines are available also with all-wheel drive. To the standard belong driver and Beifahrerairbag, Seitenairbags and Kopfairbags in front, electrical window lifters as well as an automatic stability control. The quality of workmanship is very good and the engines durable and reliably like always. 3er Coupé, 3er Cabrio, 3er Touring and 3er Compact follows. In September 2001 the 3er-Reihe a Facelift gets.
1998: BMW rates all 3er-Modelle on 1998: 3er Compact, 3er Coupé, 3er Touring and 3er Cabrio (E36) the new 3er sedan causes sensation. Only it may not come into oblivion that there is 1998 in the spring to the entire 3er-Reihe interesting pieces of news. With the invariably further-built variants Compact, Coupé, Touring and Cabrio the equipment is revalued clearly. Above all over still more security is. And around more comfort. With all models the zentralverriegelung is to be operated now with remote maintenance. The automatic Stabilitaets Controle (ASC+T), already so far with some versions on board, is in the future in all models standard. Since also the 3er Compact Seitenairbags gets, the entire 3er-Reihe has immediately at least four Airbags. Keep a steering wheel vertical adjustment additionally all Touring models, 316i and 318i Coupé and the 318i Cabrio standard. In addition the designers the 3er-Farbpalette again mixed: Extend freshness of tones with the editions "Comfort", "exclusive" and "sport" the offer. Who decides for one of these editions, outstanding equipped vehicle does not only get. It saves besides in the comparison to the single listing of the special equipments up to 5.283 DM. Also with the "exclusive package", which contains climatic mechanism and/or air conditioning system, automatic circulating air control, seat heating and interior light package, the customer over 900 DM can save. The "exclusive package" is combinable with the editions "Comfort" and "sport", so that that can even add itself price advantage. Accurately this facet wealth is it, which makes the 3er-Reihe world-wide singular. From the freshdynamic entrance model 316i Compact up to the ultimative-sporty M3 Coupé offers the model variants a spectrum, which gives it so no second time. Straight one also the gradual introduction on the market secures the 3er-Reihe high quality condition acre and an unusual worth stop.
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