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BMWBMW AG (an acronym for Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or in English, Bavarian Motor Works), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles. BMW is the world's largest premium carmaker and is the parent company of the BMW MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands, and, formerl..
BMW 003The BMW 003 was an early turbojet engine produced in Germany during World War II. Work on its design began earlier than the contemporary Junkers Jumo 004 engine, but prolonged developmental problems meant that the BMW 003 entered production much later, and the aircraft projects that had been design..
BMW 132BMW 132E The BMW 132 was a nine-cylinder radial aircraft engine produced by BMW starting in 1933. The 132 was an improved version of the Pratt & Whitney Hornet engine. The 132 found widespread use in the transport role, remaining the primary powerplant of the Junkers Ju 52 for much of its lif..
BMW 1 SeriesRear view of a BMW 1 Series The BMW 1 Series is a range of compact cars / small family cars from the German manufacturer BMW. Built to compete in the market segment of the Volkswagen Golf, the 1 Series is the only vehicle in its class featuring rear-wheel drive and an engine oriented lengthwi..
BMW 2002tiiThe BMW 2002tii was the high performance, fuel injected, limited edition of BMW's 2002 automobile model line. It was a two door sports sedan based on the four door BMW 1500 of 1961. 1973 BMW 2002tii Contents 1 Background2 Overview3 Specifications4 Differences between the..
BMW 247The BMW 247 is an air-cooled flat twin motorcycle engine, also known as the "Airhead Boxer". It was used by BMW in its motorcycles from 1969 to 1995. The /5 was introduced in 1969. The /6 was introduced in 1974. The /7 was introduced in 1977. Before 1981 the ignition was points ignition. From 1981..
BMW 3/15The BMW 3/15 was BMW's second car, first produced in July 1929. After the end of World War One the situation for BMW - which was founded as an aero engine manufacturer became difficult. The Versailles treaty strongly restricted airplane manufacture in Germany and companies had to look for other fie..
BMW 303The BMW 303 was the first BMW to use an inline-6 engine and the kidney grill, which today is a hallmark of the company's models. Top speed was approximately 100 km/h (62 mph), and the total 303 production was 2300 units, both saloons and cabriolets were manufactured. ..
BMW 328Note: This article describes the pre-war BMW 328. There have also been cars called BMW 328i and 328Ci made since the 1990s as models of the BMW 3 Series BMW 328 photographed at the Gaisbergrennen, Salzburg, June 2004 The BMW 328 was a sports car made by BMW between 1936 and 1940, designed by..
BMW 3 SeriesThe BMW 3 Series is a line of compact luxury car manufactured by BMW since May 1975. It is the successor to the 2002 coupe, retaining much of that car's styling while adding a more powerful 2.0 L 110 hp (82 kW) engine and other performance enhancements. The 3 Series was for some tim..
BMW 507The BMW 507 was a roadster produced by BMW from 1956 to 1959. It is thought by many to be one of the most beautiful automobiles ever produced. Development The BMW 507 was the brainchild of BMW importer Max Hoffman, who in 1954 persuaded the BMW management to produce a roadster version of the BMW..
BMW 5 SeriesIn some European jusridictions the BMW 5 Series is also used as a police interceptor as seen above. E12 520 The BMW 5 Series is a series of midsize luxury automobiles manufactured by BMW in Germany. They have been available as sedans and station wagons. Contents 1 History1.1&nb..
BMW 600The BMW 600 was a small car produced by BMW from 1957 to 1959. It was an enlarged version of the BMW Isetta (single cylinder engine three-wheeler in the UK/four-wheeler with very narrow rear wheelbase in most other countries) with more power and a slightly more conventional four-wheel configuration..
BMW 6 SeriesThe BMW 6 Series is two distinct lines of automobiles from BMW, both coupés. The first was the E24, launched in August 1976 to replace the 3.0CS and 3.0CSi (E9). Initial models were the 630 CS and the 633 CSi. These were dropped in 1989, and after a short gap, replaced by the 8 Series (E31). Th..
BMW 700The BMW 700 was a small rear-engined car produced by BMW from 1959 to 1965, based on the BMW 600 (which was based on the Isetta). It was powered by a 2-cylinder, air-cooled engine of 697cc from the BMW R67 motorcycle. Styling was by Giovanni Michelotti – the car is sometimes compared with his ot..
BMW 7 SeriesThe BMW 7 Series is a luxury sedan made by BMW. It replaced the "New Six" models in 1977. It is BMW's flagship car. There have been four generations of the 7 Series: BMW E23 (1977–1986)BMW E32 (1987–1994)BMW E38 (1995–2001)BMW E65/E66 (2002–present) Contents 1 E23 (1977–1986)2&nb..
BMW 801BMW 801 side view. Note the fan on the front (left) and large accessories section at the rear, which includes the supercharger. BMW 801 front view. Note the cooling fan (black). The three cylinders at the front are the propeller pitch drive, not part of the engine itself. The BMW 801 wa..
BMW 802The BMW 802 was a large air-cooled radial aircraft engine, built using two-rows of 9-cylinders to produce what was essentially a 18-cylinder version of the 14-cylinder BMW 801. Although promising at first, development dragged on and the project was eventually cancelled to concentrate of jet engines..
BMW 803BMW 803 at the Deutsches Museum The BMW 803 was BMW's attempt to build a high-power aircraft engine by "coupling" two BMW 801's back-to-back driving contra-rotating propellers. The result was a 28-cylinder 4-row radial engine, but due to cooling concerns, the entire engine was liquid cooled. A..
BMW 8 Series1997 BMW 850 CSi The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) was a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999. A common misconception is that the 8 Series was a successor for the original BMW 6 Series in 1989; instead it was an entirely new value proposition aimed at a diff..
BMW Asian OpenThe BMW Asian Open is a men's professional golf tournament. The tournament began in 2002 and was played in Taiwan for its first two years before moving to the People's Republic of China. It is co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the European Tour and is part of the European Tour's drive to expand in..
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BMW Car Club of AmericaThe BMW Car Club of America (BMW CCA) is an U.S.-based not-for-profit organization of enthusiasts and owners of BMW-made automobiles (including the Mini). The club exists as a separate entity from BMW AG and its North American subsidiary, although there is a close working relationship where applic..
BMW ChampionshipThe BMW Championship, known as the "Volvo PGA Championship" for many years up to 2004, is an annual men's professional golf tournament on the European Tour. In 2007 a separate BMW Championship will be introduced in the United States as the third of four PGA Tour playoff tournaments for the FedEx Cup..
BMW Charity Pro-Am at The CliffsThe BMW Charity Pro-Am at The Cliffs is a golf tournament on the Nationwide Tour. It is played annually at The Cliffs Valley, The Cliffs at Keowee Vineyards and The Cliffs at Walnut Cove in Greenville, South Carolina, USA. The 2006 purse was $625,000, with $112,000 going to the winner. Winners 20..
BMW Compact1995 BMW 318ti 1997 BMW 318ti The BMW Compact was a line of shortened BMW 3 series produced between 1994 and 2004. It was only available as a 3-door hatchback and initially based on the BMW E36 platform. Since 2001 the BMW E46 platform was used. Production of BMW Compact ceased in 2004..
BMW DixiThe BMW Dixi was the first car made by BMW. Dixi had been making cars since 1904 but in the difficult times of the 1920's was finding it hard to sell its 6/24 and 9/40 models so looked to enter the small car market and in 1927 agreed a licence with the Austin Motor Company to build the Austin 7. A ..
BMW E12The BMW E12 automobile platform was the basis for the 1972 through 1981 BMW 5-Series automobiles and the first platform to bear the 5-Series name: the '5' denoting BMW's fifth 'New Class' platform. Designed as a replacement for the popular Neue Klasse (BMW New Class) mid-sized sedan, the E12 5-Seri..
BMW E21The BMW E21 was the original BMW 3-Series automobile, produced from 1975 to 1983. It replaced the BMW 2002 and was succeeded by the BMW E30. Worldwide sales of the E21 topped 1.36 million, although the car was not particularly popular in the lucrative United States market. For the driving enthusia..
BMW E23The BMW E23 is an automobile platform that was the basis for the first BMW 7 Series automobile. Replacing the BMW E3 large sedan, the E23 was produced for ten years from 1977 to 1987 and was replaced by the BMW E32 7-Series in 1988. BMW E23 (1977 - 1986) The following models were produced i..
BMW E24BMW E24 (1976 - 1989) (1989 Pictured) The BMW E24 automobile platform was the basis for the first production of BMW 6-Series Coupés, manufactured between the 1976 and 1989 model years. Replaced by the E31 chassis 8-Series coupés, the 6-series moniker was reclaimed by the BMW E63 chassis beg..
BMW E26The BMW E26 automobile platform was the basis for the 1978 through 1981 BMW M1 sports car. ..
BMW E28The BMW E28 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1988 BMW 5-Series automobiles. It replaced the BMW E12 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E34 in 1989. The E28 was the first 5-Series which BMW offered in an M version. The following models were sold in Europe: 518518i520i524d524t..
BMW E30BMW E30 318i coach 1987 BMW E30 325es w/"diving board" bumper The E30 automobile platform was the basis for the 1982 through 1991 BMW 3-Series. It was the successor of the BMW E21 in 1982 and was replaced by the BMW E36 in 1992. BMW continued to produce the cabriolet (convertible) E30 ..
BMW E311997 BMW 850 CSi The BMW 8 Series (chassis code BMW E31) was a V8 or V12-engined 2-door 2+2 coupe built by BMW from 1989 to 1999. A common misconception is that the 8 Series was a successor for the original BMW 6 Series in 1989; instead it was an entirely new value proposition aimed at a diff..
BMW E321992 BMW E32 740i Contents 0.1 Introduction0.2 Engines0.3 Related Cars0.4 Competition0.5 External Links Introduction In 1986, BMW introduced the second generation of the 7 series, known internally as the E32. Aimed at the high end of the luxury market, the car offer..
BMW E34BMW 525i, E34 Touring version The BMW E34 is the version of the BMW 5 Series automobile built from February 1988 to 1995. It replaced the BMW E28 in 1988 and was replaced by the E39 in 1996, although E34s were still being sold in 1996. The E34 succeeded the BMW E28 in 1989 with two models. T..
BMW E36318is Coupé 1995 316i Compact 1996 M3 Coupé The E36 automobile platform was the basis for the 1992 through 1999 BMW 3 Series models. It is the successor of the BMW E30 in 1992 and was officially replaced by the BMW E46 in 1999. The M3 was produced as an E36 from 1995-1999 in t..
BMW E382001 BMW 740 iL and 1998 BMW 7 Series The BMW E38 automobile platform was the basis for the 1994 through 2001 7-series of automobiles including the 725tds, 728i, 730i, 730d, 735i (These models were not available in the United states and Canada), 740i and 740iL 4-Door Sedans (V8's), and the fla..
BMW E39The E39 automobile platform was the basis for the 1996 through 2004 BMW 5 Series. It was the successor of the BMW E34 in 1996 (UK) but was replaced by the BMW E60 in 2004. The basic model was the 520i, which develops 150 hp (112 kW). The BMW E39 M5 was introduced in 1998, with a 5.0 L V8 engine. ..
BMW E46The E46 automobile platform is the fourth generation of BMW's highly successful 3 Series. It was introduced in 1998 and replaced the E36 sedans the same year. The touring and coupé models appeared for 2000, and the compact version for 2001. Despite being introduced last, the E46 compact was the fi..
BMW E52The BMW E52 automobile platform was the basis for the 2000 through 2004 Z8 convertible sports car. ..
BMW E53The BMW E53 automobile platform is the basis for the 2000 through 2006 BMW X5 SUV. It will be replaced by the BMW E70 for 2007. ..
BMW E60The BMW E60 automobile platform is the basis of the 2004-onwards 5-Series automobile. It replaced the BMW E39 in 2004. Models available include the 520i, 525i, 525d, 530i, 530d, 535d, 545i, 550i and the M5. All models received an engine upgrade for 2006, with a 550 replacing the 545 in the autumn o..
BMW E63/E642004 BMW 645Ci cabriolet 2004 645Ci coupé In 1989 the 6 Series was supplanted by the 8 Series, but in late 2003, the 6 Series was reintroduced as a 2004 model, with coupe and convertible versions based on the BMW E63 and BMW E64 platforms, respectively. These two models are each availab..
BMW E65/E66E66 BMW 745Li The E65/E66 automobile platform is the basis for the 2002 through present BMW 7-series. It replaced the BMW E38 in 2002. E65 is the designation of the short wheel base version of the automobile, and E66 is the designation of the long wheel base version. The arrival of this mod..
BMW E70The BMW E70 automobile platform will be the basis for the future X5 SUV. It will replace the BMW E53. It is expected that it will be released some time during 2007, and will be considerably bigger than the current E53 model and is rumoured to accommodate two extra passengers. The increase in size i..
BMW E83The BMW E83 automobile platform was the basis for the 2004 through present X3 compact SUV. It is the first BMW since the M1 to not be built at a BMW factory. ..
BMW E85The BMW E85 automobile platform is the basis for the 2003 onwards BMW Z4. ..
BMW E87The E87 automobile platform is the basis for the BMW 1 Series. ..
BMW E9BMW 3.0 CSL BMW 3.0 CSL --> The BMW New Six CS (internal name BMW E9) is the two-door sport coupé in BMW's New Six line, produced from 1968 to 1975 alongside the four-door BMW E3 sedan. It featured BMW M30 straight-6 engines of 2.5, 2.8 and 3.0 litres in road cars, with larger units..
BMW E90The E90 automobile platform is the fifth and latest generation of BMW's 3-Series. It replaced the E46 sedan and touring models during 2005. The E90 is larger than its predecessor on all dimensions, and for the first time since the E21, the volume model 320i uses an Inline-4 engine. The current..
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BMW F650GSThe BMW F650GS is a dual-purpose motorcycle from the BMW F series. It is available in a regular model, and a taller, off-road oriented "Dakar" model, named after the famous Paris-Dakar Rally. BMW's marketing people refer to this bike as an enduro, but it's much too big and heavy to compete in a real..
BMW filmsThe BMW film series The Hire began as a series of five short films (each about eight minutes long) produced for the Internet in summer 2001. The films were directed by popular and aspiring directors. All starred Clive Owen as "The Driver". Of course, each film's story highlighted the performance asp..
BMW H2RSleek and aerodynamic, the BMW H2R ("Hydrogen Record Car") is one of the first of a new breed of racecars specially adapted to run on liquid hydrogen fuel. Conceived and developed in just 10 months, it has already set nine international speed records at the Miramas Proving Grounds in France. The H..
BMW HeadquartersBMW headquarters in Munich, Germany is one of the few buildings built from top to bottom. BMW Headquarters (also BMW Tower, or literally from German: "BMW four-cylinder") is a Munich landmark, which has been serving as world headquarters for the Bavarian automaker for over 30 years. The build..
BMW International OpenThe BMW International Open is an annual men's professional golf tournament on the European Tour. It was founded in 1989 and has always been played at several different golf courses in and around Munich, which is BMW's home city. It is one of the three events on the Tour currently played in Germany e..
BMW K100For the radio station in Saint John, New Brunswick, see CIOK-FM. In the late 1970s, following several years of declining sales, BMW motorcycle engineers began work on developing a replacement for the aging flat-twin engines. The design team lead by Josef Fritzenwenger and Stefan Pachernegg eventua..
BMW K75Produced from 1985-1995, the BMW K75 was a successful entry-level sport touring motorcycle. When it was introduced, the K75 was BMW's cheapest motorcycle. It was a sporty bike - accellerating from 0-60mph in 4.6 seconds for a top speed of 124 mph. Engine and Transmission All K75 models share the ..
BMW K 1200 RBefore 2006 BMW was known for its conservative but innovative approach towards motorcycles. Release of K 1200 R marks a new era and a new image for BMW motorcycles. Japanese motorcycle manufacturers such as Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, and Yamaha have been in a technological war for a while and now, ..
BMW MBMW M (corporate name: Motorsport GmbH) is a subsidiary of German car manufacturer BMW AG established and created in May 1972. BMW M, also known as M-Technik or just "M" (for Motorsport) was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. ..
BMW M06The BMW M06 engine was a 2.5 L-2.8 L straight-6 engine. Production began in 1968 for the 2500/2800 sedans. The M06 was on the Ward's 10 Best Engines of the 20th Century list. 2.8 The 2.8 L (2788 cc) version had an 86 mm bore and 80 mm stroke. It was an SOHC engine ..
BMW M1The BMW M1 is a supercar automobile, and was the first and only mid-engined BMW. It employed a twin-cam M88/1 3.5 L 6-cylinder engine, a version of which was later used in the E24 BMW M6/M635CSi and E28 BMW M5. The engine had six separate throttle butterflies, four valves per cylinder and prod..
BMW M10The BMW M10/M12 was an I4 piston engine produced from 1961 to 1987. Displacement ranged from 1499 cm3 to 1990 cm3. The engine was designed by Baron Alex von Falkenhausen, noted engineer and race driver. He was asked to design a small-displacement (1.3 L) engine, but felt that this ..
BMW M102The BMW M102 is an I6 turbocharged piston engine. It was used in the BMW 745i. At 3.2 L, the M102 produced 188kW. ..
BMW M106The BMW M106 motor replaced the BMW M102 motor. The addition of Bosch Motronic engine management and an increased displacement to 3.4 liters produced the same output power as the M102 at lower RPM and with better fuel economy, and at only 6 psi vs. the M102 boost pressure of 10 psi. The M106 motor w..
BMW M20The M20 was an I6 piston engine of BMW. The 12-valve, belt driven SOHC design was introduced in the 1976 BMW 520/6 and 320/6. With displacements ranging from 2.0 to 2.7 liters, it was the "little brother" to the larger BMW M30 engine. Powering the E21 and E30 3-Series, as well as E12, E28 and E3..
BMW M21The BMW M21 was a 2.4 L Diesel straight-6 engine. It was introduced in 1986, based upon the BMW M20 design. It was turbocharged also. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M21D24 2.4 L (2443 cc/149 in³) 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4800 210 N·m (155&..
BMW M3The BMW M3 is a sports version of the popular compact BMW 3-Series automobile, made by BMW Motorsport. The first M3 was based on the 1986s E30 range, and there has been an M version of every 3-Series since. Contents 1 E30 M31.1 Performance2 E36 M32.1 Performance2.2 Sp..
BMW M30The "big six" BMW M30 is an inline-6 cylinder engine built by BMW and used in many of its cars, such as the BMW 535i. BMW's 3.5L straight six cylinder motors had the longest production run of any BMW engine, dating back to the 1968 E3 and E9 cars. The last use of the block was the 1993 E34 535i. ..
BMW M40The BMW M40 is an I4 piston engine. Engine displacement ranges from 1600cc to 1800cc. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M40B16 1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³) 75 kW (101 hp) @ 5500 143 N·m (105 ft·lbf) @ 4250 6200 1988 73 kW (98 hp..
BMW M41The BMW M41 was a straight-4 Diesel engine produced from 1994 through 2000[.] Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M41D17 1.7 L (1665 cc/101 in³) 66 kW (89 hp) @ 4400 190 N·m (140 ft·lbf) @ 2000 4800 1994 Applications: 1994-2..
BMW M42The BMW M42 is a DOHC 16-valve I4 piston engine first built for the E30 318is 1989 year model. The engine block is based on the BMW M40, used on the 318i, but had distinctive features such as double overhead cams driven by a timing chain, hydraulic valve lifters, and an increased 10:1 compression ..
BMW M43The BMW M43 is an I4 piston engine. Displacement ranges from 1600cc to 2000cc. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M43B16 1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³) 75 kW (101 hp) @ 5500 150 N·m (111 ft·lbf) @ 3900 6200 1991 M43B18 1.8 L (1796 ..
BMW M44The BMW M44 is a DOHC 4-valve I4 piston engine. It replaced BMW's previous multi-valve four-cylinder, the BMW M42 and was related to the lesser 8-valve BMW M43. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M44B19 1.9 L (1895 cc/115 in³) 103 kW (138 hp) @ 6..
BMW M47The BMW M47 is a Diesel straight-4 engine produced from 1999 through 2005. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M47D20 2.0 L (1951 cc/119 in³) 100 kW (134 hp) @ 4000 280 N·m (207 ft·lbf) @ 1750 4750 1998 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4000 2..
BMW M5The BMW M5 is the high-performance version of the BMW 5-Series automobile made by BMW Motorsport. M5 versions of the E28, E34, E39 and E60 5-Series have been made. Contents 1 E28 M5 (1984-1987)1.1 Specification1.2 Performance1.3 Special versions2 E34 M5 (1988-1995)2.1&n..
BMW M50The BMW M50 is an I6 piston engine. It was introduced in 1989 to replace the BMW M20 and was replaced by the BMW M52 in 1994. Displacement ranges from 2.0 L to 3.0 L. It is a DOHC 24-valve engine. A Technical Update or M50TU version from 1992 introduced VANOS variable valve timing. ..
BMW M51The BMW M51 is a straight-6 Diesel engine produced from 1991 through 2001. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M51D25 2.5 L (2498 cc/152 in³) 85 kW (114 hp) @ 4800 222 N·m (164 ft·lbf) @ 1900 5200 1991 105 kW (141 hp) @ 4800 ..
BMW M52The BMW M52 is an I6 piston engine. Displacement ranges from 2000cc to 3200cc. It is a DOHC 24-valve engine with VANOS Variable Valve Timing. It replaced the BMW M50 engine in 1994 and was replaced in 2001 with the BMW M54 engine. The engine used Nikasil lined aluminium cylinders rather than a..
BMW M54The BMW M54 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in 2001. It is an evolution of the BMW M52. The engine has Double VANOS variable valve timing to adjust timing of both intake and exhaust valves. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M54B22 2.2 L (2171 cc/132 i..
BMW M57The BMW M57 is a straight-6 Diesel engine produced from 1998 through 2003. It won the "2.5-3 L" category of the International Engine of the Year award for 1999 through 2002. The updated twin-turbocharger version won that same award in 2005. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline ..
BMW M5 (E28)Main article: BMW M5 --> The first BMW M5, based on the E28 5 Series, made its debut at Amsterdam Motor Show in February 1985. It was the product of demand for an automobile with the carrying capacity of a saloon (sedan), but the overall performance of a sports car. It utilized the 535i chassis and..
BMW M5 (E34)Main article: BMW M5 The E34 M5 was produced from 1989 to 1995, although sales in North America started in 1991 and ended in 1993. It was produced at BMW M GmbH in Garching, Germany and like the previous M5, was entirely hand-built. It utilized the 535i chassis which was produced at BMW's Dingolfi..
BMW M6The BMW M6 is a high-performance version of the BMW 6-Series automobile, designed by BMW Motorsport. E24 M635CSi/M6 In 1983 BMW took the M88/3 engine, a modified version of the M88/1 from the BMW M1 and put it in the E24 chassis of the BMW 6-Series, creating the M635CSi. In some markets, the car w..
BMW M60The M60 is the internal code for the V8 engine manufactured by BMW from April 1992 to 1995. It largely replaced the BMW M30 inline six. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M60B30 3.0 L (2997 cc/182 in³) 160 kW (215 hp) @ 5800 290 N·m (214 ft..
BMW M62The BMW M62 is a V8 piston engine. It is a modern aluminum block engine with 98 mm bore centers and is built in Munich, Germany. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. The cylinders are lined with cast iron. It uses SFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder w..
BMW M67The BMW M67 is a Diesel V8 engine produced from 1998 through 2001. It won the "3-4 L" category of the International Engine of the Year award for 1999 and 2000. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M67D39 3.9 L (3901 cc/238 in³) 175 kW (234 hp) ..
BMW M70The BMW M70 is a V12 piston engine. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year M70B50 4.9 L (4988 cc/304 in³) 220 kW (295 hp) @ 5200 450 N·m (331 ft·lbf) @ 4100 6000 1988 220 kW (295 hp) @ 5200 450 N·m (331 ft·lbf) @ 4100 6..
BMW M73The BMW M73 is a V12 piston engine built in Munich, Germany. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. The cylinders are lined with cast iron. While most other engines in the BMW had switched to four valves per cylinder, the M73 used 2-valve SOHC heads and featured fractur..
BMW M8There are very few or no other articles that link to this one.Please help [[help:link|introduce links]] in articles on [related topics]. After links have been created, remove this message.This article has been tagged since June 2006. } 1990, V12 (S70/1), about 6.0l displacement, 550 hp, ..
BMW M88The BMW M88/3 is an I6 piston engine. It was based on the M88/1 that was used in the BMW M1's street version, with double overhead cam and four valves per cylinder. The M88/1 was in turn based on the M49 engine. The M88/3 was used in the early BMW M6 and BMW M5 (E28) and produced 286 PS (210..
BMW MotorradBMW began as an aeroplane engine manufacturer. But after the first world war, the Treaty of Versailles banned any German air force, so the company turned to motorcycle engine design and manufacturing. In 1923, BMW introduced the first motorcycle under its name, the R32. Since then, they have moved t..
BMW M Coupe--> The BMW M Coupe, nicknamed the "Shoe", "Clown Shoe", "Boot", "Shooting Brake" or "Bread Van" by enthusiasts, is a high-performance automobile produced by BMW from 1998 to 2002. The car is based on the BMW Z3M Roadster. The semi-rear trailing arm suspension was not modified from the M Roadste..
BMW M Roadster--> The BMW M Roadster is a car produced from 1998 to 2002. A new M Roadster will be introduced for 2007. 1998 This car is based on the BMW Z3 and the M Coupe. European M Roadsters built 1998 to 2001 had the same engine (S50) that powered the 1995 to 1998 M3 Evo with 321 bhp and 350 Nm (258 ft·..
BMW N42The N42 is a series of I4 automobile piston engines from BMW. The series debuted with the E46 cars in 2001. Displacement ranges from 1.8 L to 2.0 L. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year N42B18 1.7 L (1796 cc/109 in³) 85 kW (113 hp) @ 550..
BMW N45The N45 is a compact straight-4 automobile piston engine from BMW. The series debuted with the E87 116i in 2004. The engine does not have Valvetronic. Models Engine Displacement Stroke/Bore Power Torque Redline Year N45B16 1.6 L (1596 cc/97 in³) 72 mm/84 mm 85 kW (115&nb..
BMW N46The N46 is the larger of two modern straight-4 automobile piston engine families from BMW, the smaller being the N45. The series debuted with the E46 316i and 316ti and E87 120i in 2004. Models Engine Displacement Stroke/Bore Power Torque Redline Year N46B18 1.8 L (1796 cc/109 in&..
BMW N52The BMW N52 is a modern straight-6 engine, debuting in 2004. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year N52B25 2.5 L (2497 cc/152 in³) 130 kW (174 hp) @ 5800 230 N·m (170 ft·lbf) @ 3500-5000 2005 160 kW (215 hp) @ 6500 250 NÂ..
BMW N54The N54 is a twin-turbocharger straight-6 automobile engine from BMW. It will be launched in the 2007-model BMW 3-Series as a high-performance option. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year N54B30 3.0 L (2979 cc/181 in³) 225 kW (301 hp) @ 5800 400&nbs..
BMW N62The N62 is the latest V8 from BMW, built in Munich, Germany. It has an aluminum engine block and aluminum DOHC cylinder heads. The cylinders are lined with cast iron. It uses SFI fuel injection, has 4 valves per cylinder with BMW's double-VANOS and Valvetronic technologies and features fracture-..
BMW N73The N73 is the latest V12 engine from BMW, built in Munich, Germany. Models Engine Displacement Power Torque Redline Year N73B60 6.0 L (5972 cc/364 in³) 327 kW (439 hp) @ 6000 600 N·m (443 ft·lbf) @ 3950 2003 N73B60 The N73B60 displaces 6.0 L ..
BMW New ClassBMW 1602—1.6 form of '02 series The BMW New Class was a line of compact sedans launched with the 1962 1500. The four-cyclinder BMW M10 engine used in these cars grew over the years from 1.5 to 1.6, 1.8, and 2.0 L with the names changing to reflect this. The New Class models featured a..
BMW New SixBMW 2500—E3 "New Six" sedan The BMW New Sixes were a line of luxury six-cylinder automobiles produced from 1968 to 1977. The series was introduced as a response to the Mercedes-Benz-dominated large luxury car class and was very important in establishing BMW's reputation as a maker of spo..
BMW of North America, Inc. v. GoreBMW of North America, Inc. v. Gore, 517 U.S. 559 (1996)[#endnote_citation], was a United States Supreme Court case limiting punitive damages under the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment. Contents 1 Facts2 Issue3 Opinion of the Court4 External links Facts The p..
BMW Oracle RacingBMW Oracle is a sailboat racing syndicate, initially formed to compete in the 2003 America's Cup. The syndicate is backed primarily by Larry Ellison, who made his billions from Oracle's database software. The team name was revised in August 2004 to BMW Oracle, a reflection of the German company's i..
BMW R6R6 is the name for BMW's most recent straight-6 engine family. The R6 line was introduced at 3.0 L (2977 cc/181 in³) in the E90 330i in 2005. The naturally aspirated 3.0 L R6 produces 190 kW (255 hp) at 6650 rpm and 300 N·m (221 ft·lbf) at 2500 to 40..
BMW R90SPlease [Glossary#Wwikify] (format) this article or section as suggested in the [Guide to layoutGuide to layout] and the [Manual of StyleManual of Style]. Remove this template after wikifying. This article has been tagged since June 2006. The R90S was a sportsbike p..
BMW S14The BMW S14 is a 2.3 L (2302cc) DOHC 16-valve I4 piston engine. It was used in the E30 M3. The S14 is essentially a BMW M10 engine block with a M88/S38 DOHC cylinder head (minus two cylinders). It has four separate throttle bodies. It developed 195 PS (143 kW/192 hp), or 200&..
BMW S85The BMW S85 is a DOHC 40-valve V10 automotive piston engine found on the E60 M5 and E63 M6. It was inspired by BMW's formula 1 racing division and shares many components and technology that powers BMW Williams F1 cars. Technology & Performance The S85 is a high-revving engine designed to utiliz..
BMW SauberBMW Sauber Full name BMW Sauber F1 Team Base Hinwil, Switzerland and Munich, Germany Team principal Walter Riedl Technical director Willy Rampf, Race drivers 16. Nick Heidfeld 17. Jacques Villeneuve Test drivers Robert Kubica Chassis F1.06 Engine BMW P86 Tyres Michel..
BMW SteptronicBMW Steptronic is the registered trade name for BMW's automatic transmission that operates similarly to Porsche's Tiptronic, allowing more control over the transmission, but still employing a torque converter. ..
BMW TurboThe E25 BMW TURBO prototype was built as a celebration for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. For this occasion, renowned designer Paul Bracq created an innovative design for a BMW automobile, the BMW Turbo. Only 2 Turbos were ever built. Today, it is one of the rarest of BMW's, with its elegant de..
BMW V12The BMW V12 LMR was entered in Sports car racing from 1998 to 2000. The car mainly served the purpose of preparing the cooperation between BMW and Williams F1 (where the roadster was built). The BMW_M70#S70B56 V12 of the McLaren F1 was used, limited to less than 600hp by the rules. In 1998, the..
BMW X3The BMW X3 is a compact luxury crossover SUV based on the BMW 3-Series automobile platform. The X3 3.0i won the Canadian Car of the Year Best New Sport Utility Vehicle award for 2005. Contents 1 History and development2 xDrive3 Reaction4 2005 model year changes5 2006 mo..
BMW X5The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV sold by BMW since 2000. It is based on the E39 5 Series and features all wheel drive and a line of straight-6 and V8 engines. For non-US models there is a 3.0 L diesel engine. Contents 1 E531.1 2004 refresh1.2 20051.3 20062 E..
BMW xDriveBMW xDrive, BMW's all wheel drive system that powers the X3, X5 and 2006 and later xd and xi 3-series and 5-series models. Instead of a 60-40 (rear-front) power split (which all millennium 4 wheel drive BMW's exhibit - 325xi, 330xi, early X5) with power being cut to wheels which lost traction throu..
BMW Z1The BMW Z1 is a two-seat roadster developed by BMW Technik GmbH and produced from July 1988 to June 1991. The Z1 featured unusual doors which, instead of opening outward or upward, dropped down into the door sills. Only 8,000 copies of the Z1 were produced. Contents 1 History2 Z line..
BMW Z3The BMW Z3 was the first modern mass-market roadster produced by BMW, as well as the first BMW model assembled in the United States. It was introduced as a 1996 model year vehicle, shortly after being featured in the James Bond movie, GoldenEye. There were a few variants of the car before its pr..
BMW Z4The BMW Z4 is a 2-door, rear wheel drive sports car by the German automaker BMW. Production started in 2003, and thus replaced the BMW Z3. The design addresses many criticisms of the Z3; the Z4 is larger, more powerful, and has a significantly stiffer chassis. It is built in Spartanburg, South Car..
BMW Z8Black Z8. The BMW Z8 was a convertible supercar automobile produced by BMW from 2000 to 2003. It was given the E52 BMW model code. The Z8 originated from a prototype designated Z07, which was designed by Henrik Fisker at BMW's Designworks in Southern California. It was showcased at the Toky..
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