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6 postsBMW 2002 turbo history: the turbo pioneer of the 1970s
The BMW 2002 turbo was one of the first turbocharged production cars in Europe. How it was born, its engine and design, the impact of the oil crisis and its legacy for BMW and the M cars.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 7 min readBMW M5 Touring history: the E34, E61 and G99 super estates
The BMW M5 Touring is one of the rarest and most loved M cars. The story of all three generations: the hand-built E34, the V10 E61 and the plug-in hybrid G99.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 7 min readBMW M8 history: from the secret E31 prototype to the F92 coupé
The BMW M8 waited almost 30 years to reach production. The story of the secret E31 prototype, the 850CSi and the modern M8 coupé, convertible and Gran Coupé.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW 8 Series E31: the V12 grand tourer of the 1990s
With its wedge shape, pop-up headlights and V12 engine, the E31 8 Series was BMW's technological flagship of the 1990s. Its story, versions and what to know before buying one.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 5 min readBMW Art Cars: the story of rolling art since 1975
Since 1975 famous artists have turned BMW racing and road cars into works of art. The story of the BMW Art Car collection, from Calder and Warhol to Koons.
Read post →♥ 0💬 0 History · 6 min readThe history of BMW M: from Motorsport GmbH to today
From a small racing department founded in 1972 to one of the most famous performance brands in the world: the history of BMW M, its legendary cars and the meaning of the three colours.
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