10 fun facts: BMW
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10 trivia facts about BMW
This page is a list of interesting fun facts, trivia, and historical information about German car manufacturer BMW.
BMW history, BMW facts, BMW trivia and BMW jokes - all in one place.
I'm not saying that you didn't know these. If that were the case, I would call this lens '10 things you didn't know about...'.
This is my first '10 fun facts' lens, and hopefully, I'll make a series of these, all related to automotive industry. Obviously, this is something I enjoy, and, hopefully, you'll find it enjoyable as well.
So, happy reading!
Latest update: Refreshed all modules (amazon, cafepress...) & added a poll - don't forget to vote!
One update ago: History and facts about the BMW ///M logo - what do the colors mean?
BMW history, BMW facts, BMW trivia and BMW jokes - all in one place.
I'm not saying that you didn't know these. If that were the case, I would call this lens '10 things you didn't know about...'.
This is my first '10 fun facts' lens, and hopefully, I'll make a series of these, all related to automotive industry. Obviously, this is something I enjoy, and, hopefully, you'll find it enjoyable as well.
So, happy reading!
Latest update: Refreshed all modules (amazon, cafepress...) & added a poll - don't forget to vote!
One update ago: History and facts about the BMW ///M logo - what do the colors mean?
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01: The name...
What does BMW stand for?
BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke.In English, that would be: Bavarian Motor Works
02: The logo...
What does the BMW Roundel symbolize?
This is what I found browsing the Web:The Roundel logo stems from the days of its aircraft heritage, and symbolizes a spinning propeller.
And, It's NOT completely true!
A huge part of the logo are the blue and white fields, and those come off the Bavarian flag. (Bavaria is a state in Germany. Yes. BMW's come from Bavaria.)
Note: If you want to know how does the Bavarian flag look like, just google: Bavarian Flag. :)
03: The face...
When did they start to use that kidney grille?
The BMW 303 was a middle sized saloon produced by BMW in 1933 and 1934. It was the first BMW to use the 'kidney grill' which today is a hallmark of the company's models.
Wikipedia also states, that, this was the first 6 cylinder BMW...
Read more about it here:
Wikipedia article on BMW 303
BMW: Great reading material
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Are you a true BMW fan, or, you just want to find more about the company that produces the ultimate driving machines? Or are you looking for a ideal present for a BMW fanatic?
Take a look at this selection of books... I'm already drooling, and I can't wait to dig myself into them... :)
Take a look at this selection of books... I'm already drooling, and I can't wait to dig myself into them... :)
04: The tag...
When did BMW start to use 'series' tag?
The first BMW 'series' was the 5-series. The first car with the 'series' tag was the E12. So, the anwser is: 1972. 05: The letter...
What does 'E' stand for in BMW model code?
BMW does not use automobile platforms like any other manufactures, instead, each generation has a development code( Entwicklungsnummeren ),
E = Entwicklung = Development
So, why did they switch to F code with the new 7-series?
Did they ran out of E-numbers?
Is BMW going in the right direction?
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06: BMW Volkswagen?!
BMW with an air-cooled, boxer engine in the rear?
BMW 700 was a direct competitor to Volkswagen's Beetle.
It had:
- rear mounted engine
- rear wheel drive
- air cooled engine
- boxer engine
And, if you really want it - compare it to a Volkswagen Karmann Ghia...
07: Why didn't they make...
E39 M5 Touring, 850i Convertible, E34 M5 Convertible, E36 M3 Compact?
Believe it or not,
- BMW M5 E39 Touring
- BMW M5 E34 Convertible
- BMW 850i E31 Convertible
- BMW M3 E36 Compact
do exist!
Bmw manufactured prototypes for the listed cars, but, due to marketing strategy, they didn't send them to production. There are a lot of fan-built replicas... But, wouldn't you like to have an original one?
Toys... for BIG boys!
Decorate your office... or garage...
I admit - I have tons of BMW car die cast models in my office, in my garage, and even, in my BMW. :)
And, my two sons love to play with them. So, they're multi-purpose, I guess...
Let's face it - boys never grow up.
And, my two sons love to play with them. So, they're multi-purpose, I guess...
Let's face it - boys never grow up.
08: Back to the beginning...
What was the first car made by BMW?
The first car made by BMW is:.
(wait for it...)
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(wait for it...)
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BMW Dixi !!!
BMW bought the Automobilwerk Eisenach in 1928 and, with it, the rights to build the Dixi car... Soon after that, they dropped the Dixi name.
09: April fools...
Did you know that BMW celebrates April fools day?
Link:
BMW April fools day adverts
Don't forget to come back ;)
10: The name... (AGAIN!)
What does BMW REALLY stand for?
I knew you would found out about this, sooner or later:BMW stands for "Bob Marley and the Wailers".
For a long time Bob drove a BMW-which, as far as he was concerned, stood for Bob Marley and the Wailers.
Quote:
"I have a BMW. But only because BMW stands for Bob Marley and The Wailers, and not because I need an expensive car." - BOB MARLEY
Time to relax!
With cool Reggae tunes...
Yea, It's been a while since I listened to Bob Marley... And, now, it's the perfect opportunity...
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
Any comments?
I love comments.
Well, did I miss something, or did I write something that's not quite true? Do you know any more interesting stuff about BMW's?
Feel free to comment!
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carjunctions
May 12, 2012 @ 4:16 am | delete
- not doubt that are best lens and we have a lot of BMW stock available for japan used cars.
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trosquin
Apr 14, 2012 @ 8:21 pm | delete
- Great lens. I love BMW and think they make the best cars in the world. Check out my car technology lens http://www.squidoo.com/car-technology
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cffutah
Apr 13, 2012 @ 9:28 am | delete
- Always nice to see someone passionate in cars. *blessed by a squid angel*
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TTMall
Mar 23, 2012 @ 5:35 pm | delete
- Great lens with excellent pictures. Thank you very much!
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deliverator
Mar 20, 2012 @ 7:27 am | delete
- Loved the trivia and some new facts! Well written, too. Carwise, I owned and abused a nice E12 (525) for many years.
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AlexTedford
Mar 12, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Cool lens! Although a BMW is just another car I will never be able to afford! :(
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AlexTedford
Mar 12, 2012 @ 4:48 pm | delete
- Cool lens! Although a BMW is just another car I will never be able to afford! :(
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JoshK47
Mar 7, 2012 @ 4:34 pm | delete
- Awesome info - thanks for sharing! :)
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EdwardJames81
Feb 21, 2012 @ 3:46 pm | delete
- An interesting and fun lens this - Nice one.
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karmicchristian
Jan 20, 2012 @ 6:09 am | delete
- Very cool facts and nice trivia! Very interesting read indeed!
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Bonus!
All about ///M logo!
What's the story behind the BMW ///M Logo?
A little bonus!
BMW M logo first appeared on the BMW M1 in 1978. It features three colored slashes and the letter "M". "M" stands for Motorsport. Well, that's quite common knowledge - but what about colors?Blue one represents Bavaria and BMW.
Red one represents Texaco - oil company that was a partner of BMW Motorsport in the early days.
The purple stripe is there for decoration only, some sort of a transition between blue and red.
Interesting fact is, that BMW had to 'buy out' Texaco, when the partnership ended.
Some tech detail about the colors:
Glasurit paint codes:
Light Blue: GLASURIT-BMW 5002
Purple: GLASURIT-BMW 4000
Red: GLASURIT-BMW 353
RGB:
Light Blue: 0,138,201 (Hex: #008AC9)
Purple: 43,17,90 (Hex: #2B115A)
Red: 241,26,34 (Hex: #F11A22)
Pantone colors:
Light Blue: Pantone Process Blue
Purple: Pantone 268
Red: Pantone Warm Red
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