13/06/2025
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35 unknown Facts About and
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke)
1. The BMW logo is often mistaken for a spinning propeller, but it actually represents the blue and white colors of Bavaria, the company’s origin.
2. BMW began as an aircraft engine manufacturer during World War I.
3. BMW’s first car was the 1929 Dixi 3/15, a licensed version of the Austin 7.
4. The BMW 3 Series, introduced in 1975, is the longest-running and most successful BMW model.
5. BMW produced its first electric car, the 1602e, for the 1972 Olympics in Munich.
6. BMW collaborates with famous artists like Andy Warhol and Jeff Koons to create unique "Art Cars."
7. BMW’s high-performance division, BMW M, was originally created to enhance racing vehicles.
8. The BMW headquarters in Munich resembles a four-cylinder engine.
9. BMW owns Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, purchasing the rights in 1998.
10. During wartime, BMW once produced household items, including pots and pans.
11. The BMW X5, launched in 1999, was BMW’s first-ever SUV.
12. BMW developed the Hydrogen 7, the world’s first luxury hydrogen-powered car, in 2006.
13. BMW has been producing motorcycles since 1923, starting with the BMW R32.
14. BMW translates to "Bavarian Motor Works" in English.
15. BMW’s car names follow a system where the first number represents the series, and the following numbers relate to engine size.
16. BMW created the short-film series "The Hire" in 2001, starring Clive Owen and featuring its cars.
17. The BMW Museum in Munich is one of the oldest automotive museums in the world.
18. BMW has one of the most advanced wind tunnels in the automotive industry.
19. BMW introduced its first diesel engine in 1983 in the 524td model.
20. The McLaren F1's engine was designed and supplied by BMW.
21. Karl Benz, co-founder of Mercedes-Benz, created the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1886, the first automobile.
22. The Mercedes logo symbolizes dominance over land, sea, and air.
23. Mercedes invented the first modern automobile with a gasoline-powered internal combustion engine.
24. Mercedes-Benz was the first car manufacturer to introduce airbags as standard in 1981.
25. AMG, Mercedes’ high-performance division, started as an independent tuning company in 1967.
26. Mercedes-Benz created the world’s first diesel passenger car, the 260D, in 1936.
27. Mercedes has been supplying custom vehicles for the Pope since the 1930s.
28. Mercedes-Benz built its first electric car, the Mercedes Simplex, in 1906.
29. The Mercedes-Benz S-Class is often regarded as one of the most reliable luxury vehicles with long-lasting warranties.
30. Mercedes-AMG Petronas has dominated Formula 1, winning multiple Constructors' Championships.
31. The brand created the Maybach sub-brand to cater to ultra-luxury car buyers.
32. Mercedes-Benz introduced semi-autonomous driving systems in its S-Class before Tesla.
33. Mercedes developed the first-ever crumple zone in 1959 to improve passenger safety.
34. Mercedes-Benz is considered the oldest car brand in the world, with its origins dating back to 1886.
35. The Vision AVTR concept car is inspired by the movie Avatar and represents the brand's futuristic approach to sustainability and AI
