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Bmw: The Best Driving Machine Ever

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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.

Future of BMW

Z10: A supercar to succeed the Z8, to be produced in 2008 (Update: The new BMW supercar may in fact be called the Z9, and not the Z10. Update 2: It may even be called the M10 since by late september 2007 BMW Group has registered "M10" as a brand)
BMW V/F3 : An MPV (Sports Tourer) based on the BMW 3-Series/X3 to compete with Mercedes-Benz B-Class. This vehicle could also possibly be the rumoured X1, or called the F3.
BMW V/F5 : A MPV (Grand Sports Tourer) based on the BMW 5-Series/X5 to compete with Mercedes-Benz R-Class. This vehicle could also possibly be called the F5.
BMW Z2 : A Roadster and Coupe positioned under the Z4 as an entry level sports car, more than likely powered by a 4 cylinder engine. This model may come out in 2009, however it is still an unconfirmed rumour.
BMW F01/F02 7-Series : The F01 and F02 will be the replacement for the 7-Series for either 2008 or 2009. The F02 is the longer wheelbase version. In addition there will be a "Baby Roller" or mini Rolls Royce that will be under 200,000 that will compete with the Bentley Continental and S65 AMG.
BMW X6: A coupe-based SUV. The X6 has been spotted testing. It should come out Mid-2008.
BMW 8-Series: Unrelated to the original; a four-door grand tourer car/coupé to be based on the BMW CS Concept, competing against Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.[3]
BMW 1 Series (in America)- BMW has created an affordable 1 Series, which is inspired by the 2002 models. The 128i and 135i, featuring BMW's twin-turbocharged six cylinder engine will be released in America in the Spring of 2008. Later in 2008, the convertible version will be on lots across America.

BMW Series Models

BMW 1 Series -- The all new BMW 1 series was introduced in 2004. A 5 door hatchback as a
replacement for the E46 3 series compact. Although first only available with
4 cylinder engines, some 6 cylinder models will be added in 2005.
BMW 3 Series -- The E90 3 series was introduced in 2004 and came available in 2005. There were
4 engines available: 320i, 325i, 330i and the 320d. The 320i and 320d both had a
4 cylinder engines, while the 325i and 330i received a 6 cylinder. More choice
in engines is expected at the end of 2005, along with a new touring.
BMW 5 Series -- A complete new model, introduced in 2003. First available as 520i, 530i and 530d
diesel, but a 525i and 545i will follow soon. More information will follow ...
BMW 6 Series-- A whole new 6 series, introduced in 2003 and available as 645Ci, with a 333 HP
strong V8. Based on the E65 7 series, but nicer and faster! A convertible and
other engines will follow in 2004 ...
BMW 7 Series-- The BMW E65 7 series was introduced in 2001 and is available as 735i or 745i.
Both have the new 8 cylinder valvetronic engine which are good for 272 HP for
the 735i and 333 HP for the 745i! Both cars also feature iDrive, a new system,
which allows you to control all car functions with a click on a large, round
button, located on the front armrest.
In 2002, the 730d and 740d came available, and in 2003 the 730i/Li and the
12 cylinder 760i/Li. Maybe the car was bit too radical because in 2005, a small
facelift was made. The front and rear changed, while the interior was kept as it
was.
BMW 8 Series -- The E31 8 series was introduced in 1989. It was available as 2 door coupe.
There was one model available: the 850i wich had a twelve cylinder engine
with 300 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h. In 1993 the 850Ci replaced the 850i.
There were also two new models available: the 840Ci and the 850CSi. The
840Ci had an eight cylinder engine with 286 HP. The 850 CSi had a twelve
cylinder that had 380 HP. The 850CSi had a special M package wich included
M style wheels and mirrors. In 1994 the 850Ci received more power. It now
had 326 HP. In 1996 the 840 Ci received a new engine but there were no
changes in power or top speed. The 850CSi went out of production in 1997.
All other 8 Series were available until 1999. There is no new 8 Series available.
BMW Z4 M roadster-- The BMW Z4 M roadster was introduced in 2006 ... it has a 343 HP 6 cylinder engine, which can do a (limited) top speed of 250 km/h ...
X-Series-- Available in 2006, it comes with 3 engine choices.
First is the 6 cylinder 3.0 Si with 272 HP ... not enough? An 8 cylinder
4.8i comes with 355 HP! And for diesel fans: the 3.0d now has 231 HP!
The BMW X3 was introduced in 2003, with some 6 cylinder engines. Available were
the 2.5 with 192 HP and the 3 litr with 231 HP. Also available was a diesel with
204 HP. More engines, like the 2.2 litre 6 cilinder and the 2 litre diesel, are exptected
to join the range around 2004.
The BMW Z8-- The Z8 was introduced in 1999 and wil be available in 2000 as 2 door roadster.
It has an eight cylinder engine with 400 HP and a top speed of 250 km/h.