04/22/2025
Top 10 Unknown Facts About π₯π
π1. BMW Started with Aircraft Engines** β Before making cars, BMW was famous for producing airplane engines during World War I.
π2. The Iconic Kidney Grille Debuted in 1933** β BMWβs signature front grille has been a defining feature since the BMW 303.
π3. BMWβs Logo Represents a Spinning Propeller** β The blue and white in BMWβs logo represent the Bavarian flag, but itβs also inspired by aircraft propellers.
π4. First Electric BMW was Launched in 1972** β BMW experimented with electric mobility as early as the 1972 Olympics with the BMW 1602e.
π5. BMW Owns Rolls-Royce and MINI** β The brand expanded by acquiring Rolls-Royce and MINI, making them part of its luxury vehicle lineup.
π6. BMW M Division Was Inspired by Racing** β BMW M (Motorsport) started as a high-performance division for racing cars before producing road-legal sports cars.
π7. The 3 Series is BMWβs Best-Selling Model** β Since its launch in 1975, the BMW 3 Series remains the brandβs most popular model globally.
π8. BMW Produced the Worldβs First Turbocharged Supercar** β The BMW M1, launched in the late 1970s, was the first turbocharged supercar.
π9. BMW Used to Make Household Items** β After WWII, BMW shifted to making kitchen utensils, bicycles, and even pots to survive.
π10.BMW Has a Secret Underground Garage** β The company has a hidden collection of rare and prototype BMW cars in an underground vault in Munich.