The exact date and time of occurrence of the base of the company and is now the subject of disputes between automobile historians. Since BMW has officially Industrial Company was incorporated July 20, 1917, it was then that industry, BMW has been registered under the name Bayerische Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works), although the roots of the brand's history goes further into the story.
The white and blue circular logo BMW still used today. As a common mistake - stylized spinning propeller aircraft. Design, in fact, points to the blue and white checkered flag of Bavaria.
Karl Friedrich Rapp in October 1913 the firm was founded originally as an aircraft engine manufacturer, Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke. District of Munich - Milbertshofen was chosen because it was located close to the Gustav Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik - German manufacturer of aircraft, and soon the small firm Leach and Otto combined into a single Avia plant.
After the First World War in the history of the company there is a period of decline. And no wonder, since the Treaty of Versailles prohibited the Germans defeated produce engines for samoletov.Zavod tuned to produce first motorcycle engines, and later began producing motorcycles themselves: in 1923 appears the first motorcycle BMW R32. He immediately became a symbol of speed and reliability, and confirmed his reputation in the international motorcycle racing records 20-30th years. With a working volume of 494 cm ³ and a power of 8.5 hp, R 32, who weighed 120 kg, to exceed a speed of 90 km / h Last but not least due to its low center of gravity in doing so he has always listened to a good driver. The combination of high ease of maintenance and reliability of the well-known fast earning him a good reputation. Until 1926 it sold more than three thousand of R 32, each of which cost the Reichsmark in 2200 - more than competing models.
1925 - The new BMW R37 motorcycle had a more powerful engine (500 cm3, 16 hp) and was intended to take part in sports competitions.
1935: first hydraulic telescopic fork.
At R 12 and R 17 BMW first in the world among manufacturers of motorcycles in serial production has replaced the fork with leaf springs at the telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers. This principle is still used today in nearly all motorcycles.
In 1933 he started producing the model "303" - the first of the BMW 6-cylinder engine that debuted at the Berlin Motor Show.
It was this car racing victories laid the foundation of the company BMW.
In the 1936 Motor Show in Berlin roared with surprise and delight when the audience was presented a new, built from the ground up by the famous BMW car number 326. This four-door car was far from the sports world, and its rounded design already belonged to the direction, which came into force in 50 years. The open top, high quality, luxurious interior and a large number of new changes and additions set "326-S" model on a par with cars, "Mercedes Benz", the buyers who were very wealthy people.
In 1954, when the Geneva Motor Show, BMW introduced the 502nd "Baroque Angel" with equipment from the world's first serial output
cm, made of lightweight aluminum alloy. This is an eight unit volume of 2.6 liters and 100 hp weighed only 210 kg.
In the same year, BMW became the world champion in racing motorcycles with sidecars and holds the world championship the next twenty years.
Already in the 1955 Department of BMW Triebwerk GmbH back to life. The company focuses on the tradition of aircraft engines. The next step in the right direction was the change in policy by BMW to promote its products at the middle class. A first mass car in the postwar years was the BMW Isetta. The idea of creating a miniature car belonged to an Italian company Iso, and created a prototype of her body was bought by the Germans.
In 1955 at the Geneva Motor Show was presented to BMW 503 (8-cylinder, 3.2 liter, 140 hp, max. Speed of 118 miles per hour). He was a competitor to Mercedes 300SL Roadster. He produced from 1956 to 1959 GG
In the same year at the Frankfurt Motor Show debut, another model 507. This model is also produced from 1956 to 1959 and only the number 253. BMW 507 was offered as a roadster and hardtop. Eight-aluminum 3.2-liter engine with 150 hp accelerates to 220 km per hour. Today it is one of the rarest and most expensive vintage automobiles.
The position of BMW in the 50s did not uluchshelos. On the contrary, began to rapidly increase debt, decreased sales. This was probably the only time in the history of BMW, when the wrong was calculated economic situation and discarded machines on the market were not in demand. But the demise of the BMW was averted through the efforts of small shareholders, staff, businesses and dealers. BMW changed direction and survived. Rebuilding its capital structure, BMW can continue its activities. The third time the company starts all over again.
In 1959 he exhibited the BMW 700 - super-fast car. This is a coupe with a 2-cylinder engine of 700 cm3 and 30 hp (40 bhp sports version), developed the speed of 135 km / h Success was achieved not only in sales. Version of the coupe BMW has made it possible to achieve sporting victories.
In 1961, the Bavarian automaker has finally realized his idea to release a four-car model. She was the BMW 1500, equipped with a sport chassis and a powerful engine of 80 hp Model 1500 was adopted on the market with such enthusiasm. that capacity was not allowed to meet the demand for these cars. The company, launched in 1962 only 2,000 cars. In general, the production of the "1500" for the time of its existence on the line was 23,000 copies.
60s were the most successful in all previous history predpriyatiya.Poyavlyayutsya models such as "1800TI" (coupe), "2000TI", BMW 2500 (wagon) and BMW2800 (coupe).
Appear in the first 70 cars of famous series BMW - Model 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series. With the release of 5-Series began production of the new generation models of BMW.
1973 - Company moves to new office in Munich, and officially opened the plant in Dingolfing. The BMW 2002 Turbo is the world's first mass-produced car with a turbo. Launch of the motorcycle R90S (898 cm3, 67hp)
BMW - European champion Formula-2 Championship European Touring Car, World Championship motorcycle with a sidecar (last - in the 20 th time). BMW motorcycle Department celebrates its fiftieth anniversary - 500.000 built motorcycles. In France, opened its first European office. Also, BMW opened an office in North America. In the autumn bursts into the first oil crisis.
In the second half of the 90th group acquires industrial group Rover Group and Rolls-Royce. This triggers a boom rodsterny star of the next Bond film - BMW Z3. Machine superspy 007 had incredible success. The car is equipped with a seventh series diesel engine: the market appears 725tds.
From 1995 to the standard equipment of all BMW cars include air bags for front passengers and a system of anti-theft engine immobilizer. In March this year, started the production of wagon (touring) 3rd series.
Among the latest models of motorcycles 90s touring bike should be allocated R100RT Classic, fitted luggage trunk and heated handlebars. Another model of this family R100GS PD is also designed for tourists. These bikes have won four victories in the international rally Paris - Dakar. A popular model was the F650, released in 1993. In addition, it was quite competitive in comparison with Japanese counterparts. In 1993, BMW began to develop new "oppositus» R1100RS. (This bike was first regulated by the height, not only steering and footrests, and seat), R1100GS (one of the most powerful motorcycles in the world). In 1994 were issued identical model R850R and R1100RT. The most popular of the four-cylinder BMW motorcycles has become a model K1100RS-touring motorcycle with a fairing sport type. But the most representative and landscaped bike - model K1100LT, equipped with a huge fairing with electric adjustable windshield, large luggage trunk, and anti-lock braking system.
Currently, BMW, which started with a small aircraft engine plant manufactures its products in five factories in Germany and twenty-two subsidiaries scattered around the world. This is one of the few automobile companies are not using robots in factories. The entire assembly is on the line by hand. At the exit - only a computer diagnosis of the main parameters of the vehicle.
The white and blue circular logo BMW still used today. As a common mistake - stylized spinning propeller aircraft. Design, in fact, points to the blue and white checkered flag of Bavaria.
Karl Friedrich Rapp in October 1913 the firm was founded originally as an aircraft engine manufacturer, Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke. District of Munich - Milbertshofen was chosen because it was located close to the Gustav Otto Flugmaschinenfabrik - German manufacturer of aircraft, and soon the small firm Leach and Otto combined into a single Avia plant. After the First World War in the history of the company there is a period of decline. And no wonder, since the Treaty of Versailles prohibited the Germans defeated produce engines for samoletov.Zavod tuned to produce first motorcycle engines, and later began producing motorcycles themselves: in 1923 appears the first motorcycle BMW R32. He immediately became a symbol of speed and reliability, and confirmed his reputation in the international motorcycle racing records 20-30th years. With a working volume of 494 cm ³ and a power of 8.5 hp, R 32, who weighed 120 kg, to exceed a speed of 90 km / h Last but not least due to its low center of gravity in doing so he has always listened to a good driver. The combination of high ease of maintenance and reliability of the well-known fast earning him a good reputation. Until 1926 it sold more than three thousand of R 32, each of which cost the Reichsmark in 2200 - more than competing models.
1925 - The new BMW R37 motorcycle had a more powerful engine (500 cm3, 16 hp) and was intended to take part in sports competitions. 1935: first hydraulic telescopic fork. At R 12 and R 17 BMW first in the world among manufacturers of motorcycles in serial production has replaced the fork with leaf springs at the telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorbers. This principle is still used today in nearly all motorcycles.
In 1933 he started producing the model "303" - the first of the BMW 6-cylinder engine that debuted at the Berlin Motor Show.
It was this car racing victories laid the foundation of the company BMW.
In the 1936 Motor Show in Berlin roared with surprise and delight when the audience was presented a new, built from the ground up by the famous BMW car number 326. This four-door car was far from the sports world, and its rounded design already belonged to the direction, which came into force in 50 years. The open top, high quality, luxurious interior and a large number of new changes and additions set "326-S" model on a par with cars, "Mercedes Benz", the buyers who were very wealthy people. In 1954, when the Geneva Motor Show, BMW introduced the 502nd "Baroque Angel" with equipment from the world's first serial output
cm, made of lightweight aluminum alloy. This is an eight unit volume of 2.6 liters and 100 hp weighed only 210 kg.
In the same year, BMW became the world champion in racing motorcycles with sidecars and holds the world championship the next twenty years.
Already in the 1955 Department of BMW Triebwerk GmbH back to life. The company focuses on the tradition of aircraft engines. The next step in the right direction was the change in policy by BMW to promote its products at the middle class. A first mass car in the postwar years was the BMW Isetta. The idea of creating a miniature car belonged to an Italian company Iso, and created a prototype of her body was bought by the Germans. In 1955 at the Geneva Motor Show was presented to BMW 503 (8-cylinder, 3.2 liter, 140 hp, max. Speed of 118 miles per hour). He was a competitor to Mercedes 300SL Roadster. He produced from 1956 to 1959 GG
In the same year at the Frankfurt Motor Show debut, another model 507. This model is also produced from 1956 to 1959 and only the number 253. BMW 507 was offered as a roadster and hardtop. Eight-aluminum 3.2-liter engine with 150 hp accelerates to 220 km per hour. Today it is one of the rarest and most expensive vintage automobiles.
The position of BMW in the 50s did not uluchshelos. On the contrary, began to rapidly increase debt, decreased sales. This was probably the only time in the history of BMW, when the wrong was calculated economic situation and discarded machines on the market were not in demand. But the demise of the BMW was averted through the efforts of small shareholders, staff, businesses and dealers. BMW changed direction and survived. Rebuilding its capital structure, BMW can continue its activities. The third time the company starts all over again. In 1959 he exhibited the BMW 700 - super-fast car. This is a coupe with a 2-cylinder engine of 700 cm3 and 30 hp (40 bhp sports version), developed the speed of 135 km / h Success was achieved not only in sales. Version of the coupe BMW has made it possible to achieve sporting victories.
In 1961, the Bavarian automaker has finally realized his idea to release a four-car model. She was the BMW 1500, equipped with a sport chassis and a powerful engine of 80 hp Model 1500 was adopted on the market with such enthusiasm. that capacity was not allowed to meet the demand for these cars. The company, launched in 1962 only 2,000 cars. In general, the production of the "1500" for the time of its existence on the line was 23,000 copies.
60s were the most successful in all previous history predpriyatiya.Poyavlyayutsya models such as "1800TI" (coupe), "2000TI", BMW 2500 (wagon) and BMW2800 (coupe). Appear in the first 70 cars of famous series BMW - Model 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series. With the release of 5-Series began production of the new generation models of BMW. 1973 - Company moves to new office in Munich, and officially opened the plant in Dingolfing. The BMW 2002 Turbo is the world's first mass-produced car with a turbo. Launch of the motorcycle R90S (898 cm3, 67hp)
BMW - European champion Formula-2 Championship European Touring Car, World Championship motorcycle with a sidecar (last - in the 20 th time). BMW motorcycle Department celebrates its fiftieth anniversary - 500.000 built motorcycles. In France, opened its first European office. Also, BMW opened an office in North America. In the autumn bursts into the first oil crisis.
In the second half of the 90th group acquires industrial group Rover Group and Rolls-Royce. This triggers a boom rodsterny star of the next Bond film - BMW Z3. Machine superspy 007 had incredible success. The car is equipped with a seventh series diesel engine: the market appears 725tds.
From 1995 to the standard equipment of all BMW cars include air bags for front passengers and a system of anti-theft engine immobilizer. In March this year, started the production of wagon (touring) 3rd series. Among the latest models of motorcycles 90s touring bike should be allocated R100RT Classic, fitted luggage trunk and heated handlebars. Another model of this family R100GS PD is also designed for tourists. These bikes have won four victories in the international rally Paris - Dakar. A popular model was the F650, released in 1993. In addition, it was quite competitive in comparison with Japanese counterparts. In 1993, BMW began to develop new "oppositus» R1100RS. (This bike was first regulated by the height, not only steering and footrests, and seat), R1100GS (one of the most powerful motorcycles in the world). In 1994 were issued identical model R850R and R1100RT. The most popular of the four-cylinder BMW motorcycles has become a model K1100RS-touring motorcycle with a fairing sport type. But the most representative and landscaped bike - model K1100LT, equipped with a huge fairing with electric adjustable windshield, large luggage trunk, and anti-lock braking system.
Currently, BMW, which started with a small aircraft engine plant manufactures its products in five factories in Germany and twenty-two subsidiaries scattered around the world. This is one of the few automobile companies are not using robots in factories. The entire assembly is on the line by hand. At the exit - only a computer diagnosis of the main parameters of the vehicle.