01/07/2025
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Ten unknown facts about :
1. BMW Started with Aircraft Engines
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) originally manufactured aircraft engines during World War I. The famous blue-and-white logo represents a spinning propeller against the blue sky.
2. The First BMW Car Wasn’t Entirely BMW
The first BMW car, the Dixi 3/15, was actually a licensed version of the British Austin 7. BMW acquired the German company Automobilwerk Eisenach in 1928, which was already producing the car.
3. They Built the Fastest Motorcycle of the 1930s
In 1937, BMW built the BMW WR 500, which set a world record for motorcycles, reaching 173.7 mph (279.5 km/h).
4. BMW Almost Became Mercedes-Benz
After World War II, BMW was in financial trouble. Mercedes-Benz (Daimler-Benz) attempted to buy it in the 1950s, but BMW shareholders resisted, and the company survived thanks to investments and the success of the BMW 700.
5. First Electric BMW Was in 1972
BMW created its first electric car, the BMW 1602e, in 1972 for the Munich Olympics. However, it had limited range and was never mass-produced.
6. BMW’s "Kidney Grille" Dates Back to 1933
The dual kidney-shaped grille, now a signature BMW design, first appeared on the BMW 303 in 1933. It has evolved over the decades but remains a key identifier.
7. BMW Made a V16-Powered 7 Series Prototype
In 1987, BMW developed a V16-powered 7 Series prototype, called the BMW 767iL Goldfisch. However, it never went into production due to cooling challenges.
8. BMW Owns Rolls-Royce and Mini
BMW acquired Mini in 1994 and Rolls-Royce in 1998, making it the owner of two of the most prestigious British automotive brands.
9. They Designed a Car for James Bond But It Was Never Used
BMW designed the BMW Z29, a lightweight sports car with advanced aerodynamics, for a potential James Bond movie. However, it never made it into a film.
10. BMW Once Built a Car That Changed Colors
At CES 2022, BMW unveiled the iX Flow, a concept car featuring E Ink technology, allowing it to change between shades of black, white, and gray with the push of a button.