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History of the creation of BMW. In 1916 the company was founded under the name Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG, abbreviated BFV. It all began in 1913 with the idea of combining the two firms Rapp Motorenwerke and Otto Flugzeugwerke. Both the entrepreneur, Rapp and Otto (Otto's father, four years before it created a four-stroke engine), were passionate about aeronautics, but, unfortunately, business has been less successful. In 1917 he created Bayerische Motorenwerke GmbH, which in 1918 re-registered in the company. Director-General of the enterprise becomes Franz-Josef Popp, who in 1917, hires a young engineer of aircraft engines Max Fritz. That he is the creation of the famous motorcycle BMW.
Since 1917, all BMW products is a sign, symbolizing the whirling propeller.
1919 Aircraft engine BMWustanavlivaet world record. The first aircraft engine BMW, six-cylinder IIIa, produces a sensation. This was a sophisticated designer Max Fritz Karl Rapp's version of the engine. In June 1919 a test pilot Franz Zeno Diemer set on an airplane with an engine BMW IV world record in altitude for aircraft with an open cab with no oxygen mask. Altitude of 9670 meters.
1923 The first BMW motorcycle End of the First World War was marked by the first crisis of BMW. On the one hand, the BMW plant was turned into ruins and had to rebuild everything from scratch. On the other hand, Germany banned for 5 years, the production of aircraft engines. The most interesting is that during this period BMW could temporarily organize their production in Russia, but the boom times of aircraft had already passed. Despite such a difficult situation, BMW manages to overcome the crisis thanks to all the same young engineer Max Fritz. Over an incredibly short time, 5 weeks, it creates the first motorcycle BMW R32, and in 1923, runs it into production. At the Paris Motor Show, he was named technical sensation. The motorcycle had a boxer engine and driveline, the principle is still used on motorcycles, BMW.
1927 Records put on stream since 1924 again? aircraft with engines of BMW set the world record. In 1927 became the most prolific on record for the BMW. Of the 87 world records set this year, 29 belonged to the motors BMW. In June 1932, pilot Wolfgang von Gronau makes flight by seaplane "Val" firm Dornier length of 44,800 km with 26 stops around the earth. dvenadtsatitsilindrovye engines BMW VII capacity of 600 liters. with. Each aircraft was broken up to 180 km / h and rises to a height of 3500 meters. Only in Munich were produced 7000 engines, and yet they still produced and licensed abroad.
1928 BMW started manufacturing cars. Entrepreneur Heinrich Erhard was third after the Daimler and Benz, who organized in the 19 century car production in Germany. Its plant in Eisenach, producing large cars under the name of Wartburg, and since 1904 as the Dixi up to the crisis in the 20's. Dixi was also called manufactured under license from a small English car, which in England was called the Austin 7. But he comes off the assembly line in 1927, too late to save the factory from bankruptcy. In 1928, BMW acquired the plant and a license. From this moment begins the era of automotive BMW. In 1932 was developed and first own model 3 / 20, which sported the logo with a stylized BMW propeller.
1929 speed record on two wheels. BMW is going in the sport bike R37 set a world speed record. To this end, developed a new version of the engine 750 cu. see and work is underway to improve the aerodynamics. September 19, 1929 Ernst Henne on one of the possible routes north of Munich, set a new world speed record of 216 km / h. And in 1937, it shows just unique for the time rate of 279.5 km / h. That record was broken only after 14 years.
1933 Mark gets a new face. Having achieved great achievements in the manufacture of aircraft engines and motorcycles, BMW decides to pull up the same level, and automobiles. It is possible in 1933 with the introduction of the new model BMW 303 with a six-cylinder engine. This model first acquires a distinctive grille, popularly called the "nostrils" BMW. These nostrils are typical design elements of all cars BMW.
1936 BMW 328 - the beginning of a legend. Already, eight years after the start of production, BMW produces the fastest production sports roadster 328. Designers Rudolf Schleicher and Fritz Fiedler created this wonderful project in the shortest possible time. For that time it was just the avant-garde technological innovations: a tubular frame, six-cylinder engine with a head unit made of light alloys, the new valve train with barbells. Today, the BMW 328 is the present automotive legend. The few surviving cars simply can not be bought at any price.
After the 1938 Treaty of Versailles banning BMW once again begins to produce aircraft engines. BMW acquires the license for the engines Pratt & Whitney. Then developed a model 132, which is installed at the famous Junkers YU52. 1939 BMW Tourist Trophy wins in 1938 created the fastest pre-war motorcycle model, 60 hp and a maximum speed of 210 km / h. In 1939, the German rider Georg Meier became European champion on this bike. And for the first time a foreigner in a foreign motorcycle wins British race "Senior Tourist Trophy".
Sensational victory in the 1940 Mille Miglia race for four years was made only 464 copies BMW 328, but they were out of competition. In 1938, the racing versions of these cars took part in the legendary Italian race Mille Miglia (thousand miles). The race was marked by a double victory for car BMW. Two years later, BMW once again involved in the last pre-war race Mille Miglia, and the BMW 328 is celebrating its latest triumph, before Europe falls into a military chaos.
1943 opened a new chapter in the aircraft before the Second World War, BMW has attempted to create a jet engine. In 1939, the company gets a specific order to produce such an engine for the Messerschmitt aircraft Me2b2. In 1943 the engine was developed and named BMW 003, and in 1944 was built 100 copies of the aircraft with this engine.
1948 Motorcycle of nothing. After the Second World War, BMW once again had all recovered from the ruins. Summer of 1947, designers are developing a new motorcycle. And shortly before Christmas in 1948 with the first R24 single-cylinder engine and four-gear coming off the assembly line. Next model R25 had two-cylinder engine and has 18% of these bikes were exported.
1950 Luxury on four wheels. BMW 501 sedan launch attempts after the war to resume car production. But the heavy post-war conditions, destroyed the technical equipment do not allow the creation of technically innovative model: despite the aesthetic appearance, design and 6-cylinder engine taken from the pre-war developments. Only the appearance of the new model 502 with a V-shaped eight-cylinder engine with cylinder light-alloy can improve car sales. Also in 1959, the model 502 for the first time in Germany began to install disc brakes. Incidentally, in 1992, BMW has revived the idea of eight-cylinder engine.
Serial 1954 world champion. In 1954, the model RS 54 for the BMW opened a new history of success in motorsport. In the same year, BMW became the world champion in the races on a motorcycle with a sidecar. Immediately after the war started in motorcycling boom: in 1954 it was sold almost 30.000 motorcycles. In the same year, BMW acquired the license of the Italian manufacturer Iso on the production model Isetta, which became a symbol of postwar reconstruction in Germany.
1956 car is a dream. Designer Albrecht Graf Hertz, who lives in Nõo York, creates a sensational car - sporting a handsome man. "BMW has beaten even the Italians" - so wrote the newspaper in 1956 when it was presented to the car. BMW 507 was offered as a roadster with hardtop. The eight-cylinder aluminum engine with 3.2 liter 150 hp accelerates to 220 km per hour. Total number of cars from 1956 until 1959 it was sold 252 pieces. Today it is one of the rarest and most expensive vintage automobiles.
1959 The first ray of light. With the new model BMW 700 air-cooling system, the concern was to overcome the internal crisis and create the basis for the continued success of the brand in general. At the shareholders meeting on Dec. 9, 1959 was a question about BMW sales concern Daimler Benz, and the only arguments of small shareholders and factory workers persuaded Herbert Quant, the largest shareholder BMW, decide on independent development of the brand. Success was achieved not only in sales. Version of the coupe has enabled BMW to pursue sports victories.
1962 BMW achieves new successes. This success has come back with a new model for 1500. The concept of a lightweight, compact, sporty, four-door car has been adopted in the market with such enthusiasm that the production capacity does not satisfy the demand for these cars. Already in 1963, BMW began to work at a profit. Total until 1971 was issued 156,130 shares BMW 1500 BMW 1800 with a more powerful engine.
1966 "New Class" - new advances since 1966 the production of the BMW 2000 in Munich reaches 140 thousand pieces. In the same year, first introduced two-door car 1600-2. He served as the basis for creating a successful series of models from 1502 to 2002 turbo, which for the period from 1966 to 1977 he was issued 850,000 shares. Success of the "new class" contributed to the development of the range. The BMW was able to afford to revive the tradition of 30's and begin production six-cylinder models. In 1968 he held a premiere show of models 2500 and 2800, which allowed BMW to re-enter in the number of enterprises producing large sedans. Thus the 60-ies became the most successful ever before in the history of the company.
1969 Course of rejuvenation for BMW motorcycles in the production of motorcycles noticeable trends. Before the early 70's BMW presents a series of thoroughly recycled models. Representatives of the 75 series were the first motorcycles and BMW, which were manufactured at the new enterprise group in Berlin-Shnandau. They are extremely smooth in the engine spun a whole new drive shaft, which is forged from one piece of metal, and in light metal cylinders replaced the cast iron. This completely new generation of the BMW was "setting the tone" in the creation of motorcycles.
1972 Premiere 5-Series in 1972 was a breakthrough year for BMW in the future. For the first time the company's turnover amounts to two billion marks. The construction of new headquarters for the group in Munich and a second assembly plant in Dingolfing. Starts and car assembly plants in South Africa, in Rosslyn. Sporting activities concentrated tachivaetsya within the firm BMW Motorsport GmbH. With the release of 5-series began production of a radically new generation of models of BMW. Name the 5-series "is rooted in the 50 years that made the model 501, 502 and 507. This series has allowed BMW to expand its presence in the market. Whereas previously the concern held predominantly niche sports car type, but now he took his seat in the segment of comfortable sedans.
1973 3.0CSL and Formula 2 - milestones in BMW motorsport coupé 3.0 CSL, which since 1973 continues a series of successes on the racetrack and won six European championships, allows BMW to achieve much success. Also for the first time the entire race team performs in the same style. This is the famous three stripes on the "white background", which still determines the design of sports car BMW. But the model .3.0 CSL has become a pioneer not only in this sense. This compartment concealed in a multitude of technical innovations. It was first established six-cylinder BMW engine with four valves per cylinder, and its braking system was equipped with ABS - a perfect novelty in those days. Since the mid 60-x's BMW was also involved, and compete Formula 2. The powerful BMW engines use almost all the teams. BMW countless victories and won the European title absolutely no surprise.
1975 new 3-series - the pleasure of driving in many variations. In 1975, BMW introduced the heir to a series of 02 - a new two-door third series. A start was made four-cylinder models 318 and 320, and then there were 316, 320i, 323i, 318i. and 315. It is also proposed and convertible. This series is quickly becoming the most popular series BMW, which it has remained until now.
In 1976, there is a delightful sports coupe 6-Series. Universal admiration of its dynamic styling and outstanding traction and dynamic performance.
1977 A new breakthrough in luxury With the advent of the 7 Series in April 1977 ended in a complete overhaul of all series BMW. Technique and complete the new 7-series models corresponded to 6-series. In July 1980 745i model comes with a turbocharged engine with a working volume of 3.2 liters. In 1978, a subsidiary of BMW Motorsport GmbH group surprises the world model M1 - sports coupe with a unique design. This model has become the first thoroughbred sports car BMW mid-engined. Sensation produced not only his engine, whose power reached in the serial version of the 262 hp, but the body, which was made from a tubular lattice frame with plastic panels.
1981 triumph in the Rally Paris - Dakar in 1981 under the designation enduro BMW R 80 G / S came to the start of Rallye Paris - Dakar - races over 12 thousand kilometers, the main stages of which took place in the Sahara desert. It is in these extreme. excellent conditions proved to be the basic concept, which was created more by 1923 - an excellent indicator of the specific gravity, reliable, cool, perfect 'weight distribution, low center of gravity and a high towing capacity at relatively low speeds. Immediately the Frenchman Hubert Auriol wins this hardest rally in the world. Command also continues to win over BMW. Three more times after that BMW motorcycles repeat this achievement, each time showing the world that the lightweight design of this machine (165 km / h, 1000 cm3, 76 hp) is an ideal option that allows you to win even the toughest race in the desert.
1983 BMW became champion in Formula 1 in the early 80's BMW decided to prove their competence in the highest class of motor racing. Tak opened the way for a BMW engine for Formula 1. Of the four-cylinder engine volume of 1.5 liters of a team of specialists headed by Paul Roche, has created a unique set of 800 l.s.Cherez two years, this engine was put on the race cars WARRANTY "stable" Brabham. From the outset, this engine proved its worth. After only 630 days after the premiere of Brazilian Nelson Piquet in the Brabham BMW became the world champion. Until 1987, this engine has allowed BMW has won nine Grands Prix.
1986 BMW M3 - the most successful car for the auto-racing circuit in the world After the BMW withdrew from Formula-1, the main attention was given to the highway-ring races. Thus was born the BMW M3. The compact two-door model was developed in parallel for both production and motorsport. The result was a triumph just for BMW. From the very start of the snow-white car, painted in traditional sports colors of BMW, began to collect the victory, trophies and titles. In 1987, Italian Roberto Ravil wins first prize at the world championships in highway-ring races. And over the next five years, BMW M3 has dominated the sports scene. Its serial version reached unprecedented sales figures. Only the first ten years of release, more than 60 thousand customers have purchased M3.
1987 New roadster and new technology simply an amazing car, which was originally conceived simply as an experimental model, continued the tradition of BMW roadsters 30's and 50's, BMW Z1 was built in 8000 copies and became the bearer of cutting-edge technologies. Aerodynamics of the car was also on the exemplary level. In 1987, BMW was the first in the world uses an electronic control system of engine power, in 1990 and 1992, there are rear axles with the effect of samopodrulivaniya driving wheels. Although these technical refinements, and were intended only for dvenadtsatitsilindrovyh the BMW 8-series, they nevertheless emphasized the trend to increased levels of active safety, all BMW models by improving the chassis.
1990 The new coupe is a dream: BMW 850i With the start of sales in 1990 model 850i BMW can be an ideal way to implement an innovative concept. The heart of this elegant coupe deluxe became dvenadtsatitsilindrovy engine, which with any speed could literally shoot the car forward. A completely new integrated rear axle completely unique way combines quality and sports the highest comfort. After a 25-year hiatus, BMW once again appeals to Aviation Motors. Joint venture between BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH develops and manufactures a family of BR 700 for a new generation of commercial aircraft and regionalnyh. BMW and Rolls-Royce - long-term partners in aviation engine construction. In 1920 they collaborated in the production of engines for aircraft.
1991 Addressing the mobility of tomorrow's future begins to move. In 1987, BMW is launching an initiative to create a transport system for the conglomerates. By year end, BMW offers a solution called "Blue Zone" providing vzaimouvyazku flow of personal and public transport, which would help reduce the burden on roads and the environment. As another step to protect the environment the team "Recycling vehicle" develops a comprehensive concept of recycling machinery parts. In September, BMW is possible solution to combat toxic exhaust in the conglomerates. BMW E1 - a concept car with electric drive, which is perfect for use in large cities. At the International Motor Show in Frankfurt this car has attracted considerable public attention.
1993 Year of important changes in this year's presidency of the Board of BMW AG has won Bernd Pischetsrieder. He was replaced by Eberhard von Kyuphayma, who presided over the concern of almost quarter of a century and now took over as Chairman of the Supervisory Board. Under his leadership, BMW has turned from a rich tradition, but few venture to produce cars and motorcycles to the concern of global importance, which every year ends with a profit.
1994 BMW and Rover - a breakthrough into a new dimension to the already 80-years in the automotive industry worldwide trend toward the concentration of forces. In the early 90's in front of BMW is also the question arose of how to ensure your success in the future. Whether to expand the program by the issue or is it better to unite with a reliable partner? As often happens, was elected as a quicker way. And since March 1994 Rover Group was owned by BMW. Production Program Rover perfectly complements the BMW: Mini and Rover cars are like below the third series, a Land Rover can fill a segment wheel drive vehicles.
1995 At the start comes a new 5-series BMW autumn of 1995 saw the debut of the new 5-series BMW. The main principle in the development of a new "five" was to create a harmonious concept. And the new car is distinguished not only by modern design, but also the most advanced technology. For example, for the first time in automotive chassis was almost entirely made of aluminum. Application of new materials has increased the degree of utilization of the car up to 85 percent. Exceptionally rigid body provides an unsurpassed level of passive safety.
1996 BMW Z3 - Greetings from James Bond in 1996 with the release of the model starts a new BMW Z3 rodsterny boom. Unique synthesis of dynamic and classic design is simply a delightful concept. Additional advertising vehicle makes the film "Golden Eye", which travels to the Z3 Superagent 007 James Bond. The film was a huge success. BMW Z3, too, became a bestseller. The new plant in Spartanburg does not have time to fulfill all orders. For the first time the car 7-Series is equipped with diesel engines: the market model appears 725tds. We also present a new sport-tourer K 1200 RS. Engine RMW Rolls-Royce BR 710 receives international certificate. In addition, it is possible to get new orders for aircraft engines BR 715.
1997 motorcycle, which can not remain indifferent to the Model R 1200 C, celebrated its premiere in 1997, represents a completely new interpretation of the road bike. The sensational design combines traditional and futuristic elements that can rightfully say that this bike will not leave anyone indifferent. He got the biggest one ever created boxer engine BMW. Its working volume is 1170 cc and develops power 61 hp In the same year, BMW is one car-dream. This is the Roadster F, which is like no other is the true embodiment of a thoroughbred sports car open. For in 1995 sedan 5 Series in 1997, followed by wagon (touring) 5-series, which combines the sporting elegance and broad utility. This contributes to a compact lightweight rear axle with almost "lie" shock absorbers.
1999 The company has significant losses in connection with the British subsidiary Rover and decided to sell it. In the U.S. market starts selling the car "X5", belonging to a class SAV.
2000 Sales of brand Rover. Home sales "X 5" in Europe.
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