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BMW, Bavarian Motor Works is a German automaker founded almost a century ago in 1916 by Franz Josef Popp. The company did not restrict themselves only to build cars but also build a lot of legendary motorcycle under BMW Motorrad and Husqvarna brands as well as engine.

Before World War happened, BMW is one of the main aircraft engine manufacturers but the company was forced to shut down the production after World War I. BMW then shifted their operation to motorcycle in 1923 and followed by automobiles in 1928. Imagine that aircraft engine manufacturer put all their efforts into cars just like what they did in aircraft. Now you understand why BMW has high performance in cars?

BMW cars from 20s to 50s

During 1920s to 1950s, BMW produced only 3 types of cars which are the Straight-4, Straight-6, and sports cars. Among the famous sports cars are the 3/15 DA-3 Wartburg, BMW 315/1, BMW 319/1, and BMW 328. There are about 14 models of Straight-4 and Straight-6 was built.

BMW cars from 60s to 80s

During 60s to 80s, the world suffered a huge oil crisis and you can see a lot of cute little cars appeared in these decades. Among the famous small small mini cars are the BMW Isetta 250 / 300, BMW 600, BMW LS/700. During the 50s, a series of BMW cars were introduced, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, 6 Series, Z Series, which is still continue until today. Later in 1970s, M1 and 8 Series were introduced as BMW sports car.

Today’s BMW cars

Today, BMW has already stand firm in automobile industry as a luxury and performance car manufacturer. BMW expands its Series by introducing 1 Series in millennium year and expands its M series to BMW M3, BMW M5, BMW M6, BMW M Roadster, BMW M Coupe, as well as X Series into BMW X1, BMW X3, BMW X5, and BMW X6. When talked about luxury, you must have thought of MINI, one of the best cars that living on earth for more than half century are now another luxury car owned by BMW. BMW competitors in automobile market include Audi Cars, Mercedes-Benz Cars, and Aston Martin Cars. Although you may not the fans among BMW, you have to admit that it has something on BMW cars that other cars don’t have.