BMW (car brand)

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BMW
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owner Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
Introductory year 1927
Products Automobiles
Markets worldwide
Website www.bmw.de

BMW is the main brand for passenger cars in the BMW Group , which also includes the two car brands Mini and Rolls-Royce . The same brand is used for the motorcycles built since 1923 .

Until the end of the First World War

The first model in the 3 series : the BMW E21

The driving force behind the founding of the BMW car brand was Franz Josef Popp , a graduate engineer who worked for the AEG Union in Vienna. The AEG Union applied for aircraft engine construction at the outbreak of World War I, after the Oesterreichische Daimler-Motoren-AG ( Austro-Daimler ) commissioned with the project could not raise sufficient capacity. That is why the AEG Union Vienna sent its engineer Popp to the Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (DMG) in Stuttgart and to the NAG ( National Automobile Society ) in Berlin-Oberschöneweide, which had just been awarded the Kaiser Prize for aero engines created in 1912 . The start of the production of aircraft engines failed due to the availability of machine tools.

Popp, now a reserve officer of the Austro-Hungarian Navy , recognized the lack of suitable aircraft engines and beat the Austrian navy the license of the 350 hp Austro-Daimler engine at the Rapp-Motorenwerke in Clemensstrasse in Munich. This comparatively small engine factory had been building aircraft engines since 1913, but the Prussian, Bavarian or Austrian army administrations did not take into account when awarding the contract. However, the Austrian Navy trusted the expertise of its officer Popp and sent him to Munich to supervise the commissioned production of 224 Austro-Daimler engines.

Popp, who was dissatisfied with the commercial and technical management of Rapp-Motorenwerke, recruited the designer Max Friz, whom he personally knew, from DMG in Stuttgart and eventually took over the management of the company, which was also renamed Bayrische Motorenwerke GmbH .

At DMG, Max Friz designed the engine for the Mercedes racing car, which won the French Grand Prix ( 1914 ), and was already involved in the construction of aircraft engines at Daimler. Popp was now able to convince the inspection of the air troops (IdFlieg) with the aircraft engine BMW IIIa newly designed by Max Friz , which with the same installation dimensions clearly exceeded the tried and tested 160 hp Mercedes D III engine and with an order of initially 600, a little later even 1,000 engines expand production.

On August 13, 1918, the GmbH was converted into a stock corporation with 12 million marks in share capital , Popp was appointed sole member of the board and the previous shareholders were financially compensated. The order for the production of aircraft engines was expanded to 3500 units, which resulted in the company moving to the edge of what was then the Oberwiesenfeld airfield with the construction of extensive new factory buildings. BMW engines have now also been built under license from the Deutz gas engine factory in Cologne and from Opel in Rüsselsheim.

The armistice in 1918 put an end to the steep rise of the company, which had risen from a relatively small bankrupt Rapp-Motoren-Werk to one of the largest aircraft engine manufacturers with 3,500 employees.

Between the world wars

According to the provisions of the Peace Treaty of Versailles , the German Reich was no longer allowed to develop or manufacture any war-relevant products - including aircraft engines. In Germany, aircraft could only be built again from 1924.

At BMW in Munich, Max Friz therefore initially turned to the development of marine engines, a 60 hp truck engine with heavy oil carburetor and a 500 cm³ two-cylinder boxer engine , which was first installed at Victoria and then at the Helios works .

The Berlin-based Knorr-Bremse AG was looking for a location in Bavaria where they could manufacture compressed air brakes for the wagons of the Bavarian Railway Administration in accordance with the contract . In June 1919, Knorr-Bremse signed a license agreement with Bayerische Motoren-Werke AG for the construction of parts for Kunze-Knorr brakes . In May 1920, the sole owner sold Camillo Castiglioni the Bayerische Motoren Werke AG to the shareholder syndicate of the Knorr-Bremse AG , BMW was - the new production focus accordingly - in Süddeutsche brake AG renamed ( "Südbremse"). With a contract dated May 20, 1922, the engine construction department, which was of little interest to the new owner, went into Castiglioni's possession together with the BMW company . He brought both of these to the company he had called Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG (BFW AG, until 1916 Gustav Otto Flugmaschinenwerke ), which had focused on the construction of engines for various purposes and whose factories were only a few hundred meters away. In the course of the restructuring in 1922, the (first) BFW AG was renamed Bayerische Motorenwerke AG . Therefore, March 7, 1916, the day on which the (first) Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG was entered in the commercial register, is the date of foundation of today's BMW Group. Another (second) Bayerische Flugzeugwerke AG was founded in 1923 and renamed Messerschmitt AG in 1938 .

The first BMW motorcycle, the R 32 with an air-cooled 500 cm³ two-cylinder boxer engine, appeared in 1923. The further developments of the construction with a double tubular frame and cardan drive were to endure well after the Second World War. With the takeover of the Eisenach vehicle factory in 1928, the opportunity arose to build on the successful small car construction of the traditional Wartburg brand, which was discontinued in 1903 , with the Dixi model . In 1929, BMW produced the BMW 3/15 PS in Eisenach, the first vehicles as license replicas of the Austin Seven . Soon, however, it was possible to break away from licensed production and at the beginning of 1932 brought the BMW 3/20, newly designed by Friz, with an 800 cc four-cylinder engine onto the market. Its central tubular frame had pivot axles at the front and rear .

The 30 hp BMW 303 presented in 1933 , the first BMW vehicle with a six-cylinder engine and a kidney grille , was followed in 1934 by the BMW 315 (40 hp), in 1935 by the BMW 319 (55 hp), in 1936 by the BMW 326 with double carburetor and in 1937 by the most popular and successful two-seater of its time, the BMW 328 with a 2-liter engine, triple carburetor and 80 hp. In 1939 the Brandenburgische Motorenwerke GmbH (Bramo) was taken over. Due to the war, in 1940 all German manufacturers had to stop manufacturing private cars. BMW concentrated its core business on aircraft engines and the manufacture of motorcycles for motorcyclists in the Wehrmacht .

After the Second World War

In the former Eisenach plant , now located in the GDR , production was still under the BMW logo after nationalization until 1951, then as the Eisenach engine plant (EMW). Here the BMW / EMW 327 and the newly developed BMW / EMW 340 rolled off the assembly line, the latter already without a double kidney. The Wartburg 311 was produced there from 1956 .

After the war in 1951, vehicle production at the main plant in Munich restarted with the BMW 501 with some delays. The bodies had to be supplied by the partner company Baur from Stuttgart. In addition, the models BMW 502 , 503, 507 and 3200 CS (called Bertone Coupé) were produced in the 1950s . These heavy wagons were technically demanding, but also relatively expensive and did not sell to the necessary extent. BMW was somewhat more successful during this time with the small cars 600 , 700 and Isetta , but in a persistent economic crisis. In 1960, the major shareholder Herbert Quandt , at that time chairman of the board of the battery manufacturer VARTA , succeeded in implementing a restructuring plan at the shareholders' meeting, acquiring the majority of the shares with considerable equity and reviving the car market with a new model concept.

With the introduction of the so-called " New Class " in 1961, the model designation of the individual vehicles was given in cc, in some cases (e.g. BMW E3 ) also in liters. This practice also proved itself with the 02 series up to the introduction of the first 5 series (BMW 520 / 520i) in 1972. The designation BMW 5 series stood for a reorganization within the passenger car program, which was attributed to the then marketing director Bob Lutz goes back. As a result, this type of model designation ( 3 , 6 , 7 ) was transferred to the entire portfolio .

In these vehicles, the first number in the three-digit model name stands for the class, the two following for the cubic capacity. The first vehicle according to this classification, the BMW 520 , was a 5-series vehicle with a displacement of 2.0 liters. Often one or more letters such as B. "i" for "Injection" = injection engine or "l" for an extended wheelbase. Today, however, there are no longer any engines with carburettors at BMW , and the “i” is reserved for the petrol-powered models of a series. A "d" after the type code stands for a diesel engine , a "C" for coupé or convertible and an "x" for all-wheel drive , which BMW calls XDrive .

Since the introduction of the "520" (read: five-twenty), the nomenclature for BMW models has consisted of the numbers "3" , "5" and "7" as the designation for " lower middle class " (later middle class ), " upper middle class " and " upper class " and the added two digits for the displacement. Coupé series received the "6" , later also "8" . Roadsters and sports coupes derived from them are referred to as Z models.

From 2000, sport utility vehicles (SUV) marked with an "X" came into the range. So far these are the "X1" , "X2" , "X3" , "X4" , "X5" , the " X6 " and more recently the " X7 ". The even-numbered versions are so-called "Sports Activity Coupés" (name of BMW), with the X6 being the first vehicle of its kind.

In August 2004, the range was expanded to include the “1” for a model in the compact class , after the first compact model had been derived from the 3 series in 1994 . From the 1 Series, there were later also coupé and convertible . With the model change in 2013, the latter were referred to as 2 series.

Since 2014, BMW has been offering compact vans within the 2 series that share the front-wheel drive platform with the Mini: the Active and the Gran Tourer . The latter can be ordered with an additional bench on request, which was obviously well received (chosen by 73 percent of customers).

The 3 series E30 was very successful from 1982 with approx. 2.3 million vehicles or the 7 series E32 presented in 1986 , which was offered for the first time with a V12 engine. In the E28 and E30 series, there was also the 325e / 525e model series . The "e" stands for "eta", the physical symbol for the efficiency . The eta engine was designed in such a way that it consumed less petrol by means of low speed and high torque , but did not offer the typical BMW engine characteristics that BMW drivers had hoped for. Therefore, fewer units of the 325e and 525e were sold, which makes it a rather rare model variant.

M73 engine for hydrogen in the E38

With the presentation of the E28 524td , powered by the self-developed six-cylinder in-line diesel engine with swirl chamber injection BMW M21 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show , the company entered diesel technology in 1983.

In 2000 there was the 12-cylinder BMW M73 engine as a variant that could also be operated with hydrogen; it has hydrogen injection valves in the intake tract and a special electronic mixture formation system. This engine produced 15 750hL , which were also used at the Expo 2000. In 2007, the next generation BMW Hydrogen 7 was ready for series production and was also produced in a limited edition of 100 at the BMW plant in Dingolfing .

The BMW Concept 7 Series ActiveHybrid celebrated its premiere as the first mild hybrid from BMW at the Paris Motor Show in October 2008 and went into series production around the end of 2009 as the BMW Active Hybrid 7 . At that time, BMW stopped the subject of engines with direct hydrogen combustion. However, in 2015 BMW showed the BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo with fuel cell from Toyota , with which BMW is now cooperating. A small test fleet of four vehicles was built from this vehicle. Active hybrid technology was offered in the 5 Series in 2011 and also in the 3 Series a year later .

In January 2010 (at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit) the BMW ActiveE , which belongs to the BMW i sub-brand , was shown based on the 1 Series Coupé . Its electric motor as well as the battery and motor control were also used in 2013 in the all-electric BMW i3 , which was also the first series vehicle with a passenger cell made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). The electric motor for the drive was developed by BMW itself and is produced at the Landshut plant. 100,000 BMW i3s had been produced by October 2017. BMW presented the plug-in hybrid sports car BMW i8 at the IAA 2013 , which has also been available as a roadster since May 2018. Since March 2016 the plug-in hybrids from BMW have been available in the respective model series under the name "e iPerformance" . The all-electric BMW Concept iX3 was presented at Auto China 2018 in Beijing . Its 200 kW / 270 PS electric motor manages without rare earths .

See also

BMW i

BMW X models

First off-roader from BMW: the X5

The BMW X models are Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV; called “SAV” for “Sports Activity Vehicle”) from BMW .

At the end of 1999, BMW expanded its model range to include the X5 , which, like the BMW Z3, ​​was manufactured at the Spartanburg plant in Greer (USA) and was also mainly intended for the American market. Two years earlier, Mercedes-Benz had presented the M-Class and it was a great success. However, the ML was based on a ladder frame, while the X5 has a self-supporting body. Coupled with permanent all-wheel drive and dynamic design, the BMW X5 became one of the most popular SUVs in Europe too, available with 6- and 8-cylinder petrol engines and the 3.0-liter in-line six-cylinder diesel. In 2002 came the sporty 8-cylinder version 4.6is with 347 hp, which was originally developed together with Alpina.

In the late summer of 2003 the X5 received a facelift with slight changes in the front design and more powerful engines. The 4.6is became the 4.8is with 360 hp. In addition, the X5 received the new all-wheel drive system xDrive , which can variably distribute the drive power between the drive axles and which works with DSC etc.

At the beginning of 2007 the X5 was reissued. Its successor has grown and offers space for up to seven passengers, which is guaranteed with an optional third row of seats. This should create a greater gap to the X3, and it should also draw level with the M-Class from Mercedes, which also offers this function.

In autumn 2003, BMW provided the X5 with a more compact version: the BMW X3 . The range of engines is limited to three petrol engines (four and six cylinders) and four diesels (four and six cylinders), with a maximum displacement of three liters, including the twin turbo diesel with 286 hp, which is also the top engine . Like all four-wheel drive vehicles from BMW, it is equipped with the all-wheel drive system xDrive (xDrive is based on a controllable multi-plate clutch for power distribution). The X3 was built at Magna-Steyr in Graz (Austria) until mid-2010 .

  • X6 (first generation, from 2008)

  • X6 (second generation, from 2014)

  • X6 (third generation, from 2014)

  • X4 (first generation, from 2014)

  • X4 (from 2018)

  • Smallest SUV in the BMW range: X1 (first generation)

  • X1 (second generation, from 2016)

  • X2 (from 2018)

  • X3 (from 2017)

  • X5 (from 2018)

  • X7 (from 2019)

A third model was added to the X series in mid-2008: the BMW X6 , a four-door X5 crossover with a coupé character, which is primarily intended for the American market. Since 2009 there has been an M variant for the first time among the X models (X5M and X6M). The second generation of the X5 (F15) and X6 (F16) came in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

The fourth model in the X series has been available since October 2009: the BMW X1 (E84). It was produced in the BMW plant in Leipzig and in the BMW Brilliance plant in Tiexi. The other models in the X series (X3, X5 and X6) are built by BMW US Manufacturing Company .

In 2014, the X3 was also accompanied by an X4 coupé variant . It was manufactured in the BMW plant in Spartanburg and, since 2016, in the Brazilian BMW plant in Araquari.

The 2nd generation of the BMW X1 (F48) started in 2016 . It is produced in the BMW plant in Regensburg and in the Nedcar plant in Born .

The market launch of the small SUV coupe BMW X2 (F39) was in March 2018 . At the end of April, the all-electric BMW Concept iX3 with 200 kW / 270 PS was presented at Auto China 2018 in Beijing . The X-Coupés were also often preceded by studies - BMW calls them Concept - see (from 2007)

BMW Z models

BMW Z3 (1998)
Reminiscent of his ancestor 507 from the 50s: the BMW Z8

At BMW, certain roadsters or sports coupes are designated as Z models . The first model to have a “Z” in its name was the BMW Z1 , launched in spring 1989 , which attracted a lot of attention primarily because of its retractable doors in the side sill. Its relatively high price for a six-cylinder roadster, partly due to the fact that it was handcrafted, and its tight cockpit and the limited number of 8,000 vehicles, gave it a certain exclusivity.

At the end of 1995 the very successful BMW Z3 followed , which (like the X5 and Z4 later) was manufactured in the specially built new plant in Greer (South Carolina) in the USA . The Z3 was available with four and six cylinder engines and was technically based largely on the 3 series (E36). The Z3 Roadster owes its success above all to its design with slight retro influences towards the 507 . The Z3 Coupé, which appeared in the summer of 1998, did not achieve large numbers with its shooting brake concept. Both model versions were also available in sports versions as M-Roadster and M-Coupé with a 321 hp (later 325 hp) in-line six-cylinder.

From the beginning of 2000 to mid-2003, BMW produced the exclusive Z8 roadster , which even before its market launch was allowed to serve as a bond car in The World Is Not Enough . The Z8 stood out both inside and out with its retro design by Henrik Fisker , which borrowed from the 507 even more than the Z3 before . Its chassis was based on parts of the 5 and 7 series, but it received a body in aluminum spaceframe construction (similar to the Audi A8 ). Its engine came from the M5 ( E39 ), a 4.9-liter V8 with 294 kW (400 hp). In view of its high price (235,000 DM when it was introduced), the Z8 was adequately equipped, but operating the convertible top was cumbersome and it was only available with a six-speed gearbox, which cost it sales particularly in the USA. Alpina filled this gap in 2003 with the Roadster V8, a more comfort-oriented version of the Z8 equipped with automatic.

3rd generation Z4

At the end of 2002, the BMW Z4 (E85) came as the successor to the Z3. Positioned higher, with the new BMW design and initially only available with a six-cylinder, it lags slightly behind the sales expectations and cannot really assert itself against the cheaper Mazda MX-5 , the Mercedes SLK equipped with a steel folding roof and the Porsche Boxster . A four-cylinder (2.0i) is pushed in. In the spring of 2006, the Z4 received a facelift, which was joined by the new edition of the Z3 Coupé: the Z4 Coupé, which was presented as a study at the 2005 IAA . In addition, M GmbH put two other models on the market: the Z4 M Roadster and the Z4 M Coupé. The new derivatives have been driven from which the M3 ( E46 known) 3.2-liter straight-six-cylinder engine, the 253 kW (343 hp) at 7900 min -1 mobilized.

From the beginning of 2009 to August 2016, the BMW E89 was produced as the successor to the E85. 2017 was u. a. at the IAA the third generation of the Z4, internal designation BMW G29 , shown as a concept . According to its designer Calvin Luk, the front of the car should be inspired by the Z8.

All BMW Z models have the engine in front of the bulkhead and the drive on the rear axle .

BMW M GmbH

BMW M GmbH, a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW, is responsible for the development and production of the particularly sporty “M models”. The models M2 , M3 , M4 , M5 , M6 , BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M are currently available . In addition to these M models, M GmbH is also responsible for the so-called "M-Performance models", each of which is the sportiest BMW AG model in the series, without being as sporty as the "M models". The current models are the M140i , M240i , X4 M40i , M550d , X5 M50d , X6 M50d and M760Li. For almost all other BMW models, M GmbH offers the M Sport package, which includes special rims or a sports chassis , for example . In addition, “M-Performance” tuning parts are offered, such as performance enhancements, spoilers or Alcantara applications for the interior.

M GmbH also offers the "BMW Individual" options for some BMWs and accepts special requests for the "Individual Manufactory".

Current vehicle classes

Model history until 1941

Timeline

Timeline of the Dixi , BMW and EMW models from 1927 to 1955
Type 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s
6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th
Small car Dixi 3/15
BMW 3/15 3/20
Lower middle class 309
303 315
Middle class 319/329 320 321 ... 321/2
326 ... 326/2 340 EMW 340
upper middle class 335
Roadster / Coupé / Convertible BMW Wartburg 315/1 / 319/1 327 ... 327 EMW 327
328
Kübelwagen 325 EMW 325
  • Under the “Dixi” brand ; The Austin 7 compact car is built under license
  • Produced under the brand "EMW" in the GDR by the Eisenacher Motoren Werk
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    construction time model series annotation image image

    Small car
    1927 - 1929 Dixi 3/15 License replica of the small English car Austin 7.
    1929-1932 BMW 3/15 After BMW took over the Dixi vehicle factory, a further developed version of the Dixi 3/15 was offered. BMW Dixi 1930.JPG
    1932-1934 BMW 3/20 A further development of the Dixi 3/15. BMW AM 4 1933 red vl closed top.jpg

    Lower middle class
    1933-1934 BMW 303 The BMW 303 was available as a two-door sedan and convertible. BMW 303 1.JPG BMW 303 2.JPG
    1934-1936 BMW 309 BMW 309 1934.JPG
    1934-1937 BMW 315 Successor to the 303. The Roadster 315/1 was put to the side. BMW 315 1.JPG BMW 315 2.JPG

    Middle class
    1934-1937 BMW 319 /

    BMW 329

    		The BMW 319 was a more powerfully motorized version of the BMW 315. The BMW 315/1 was the roadster that went with it. A special model was also available from 1936 under the name BMW 329. 1936-bmw-archives.jpg
    1936-1941

    1945-1946

    		BMW 326 After the war, production of the 326 - which was now called 326/2 - was continued together with 321 (321/2) and 327. BMW 326 Sedan 1938.jpg
    1937-1938 BMW 320 In 1937 the 320 replaced the 319 and 329 models. BMW automobile 1938.jpg
    1939-1941

    1945-1950

    		BMW 321 The successor to the 320 became wider, but kept the engine. The doors that were hinged at the rear instead of the front were new. It was also rebuilt after the war. BMW 321.JPG BMW 321a.JPG
    1945-1950 BMW 340 A further developed BMW 326 from the Eisenach plant, with a new front and a new rear. Emw-340-1.jpg
    1951-1955 EMW 340 From 1951 the BMW 340 was also manufactured in Eisenach as EMW. EMW 340-2 01.jpg EMW 340-2 03.jpg

    upper middle class
    1939-1941 BMW 335 The most powerful and largest car from BMW in the pre-war period. BMW 335 Cabriolet, manufactured in 1939.jpg

    Roadster , coupé , convertible

    1930-1931 BMW Wartburg Supplement to the BMW 3/15
    1934-1936 BMW 315/1 /

    BMW 319/1

    		The BMW 315/1 was the roadster for the 315, the BMW 319/1 the more powerful variant. BMW 319-1 1.JPG BMW 319-1 2.JPG
    1937-1941

    1945-1950

    		BMW 327 The coupé for the 326. Production started again after the war. BMW 327-328 1937 bicolor front TCE.jpg
    1937-1939 BMW 328 The winner of the Eifel race in 1936 on the Nordschleife of the Nürburgring . BMW 328 (06/16/2007) .jpg
    1951-1955 BMW 327 The 327, like the 340, was manufactured by EMW from 1951. EMW 327 Johannes R. Becher.JPG

    Kübelwagen

    1937-1949 BMW 325 The BMW 325 was a Wehrmacht Kübelwagen. After production was discontinued, it was still manufactured at EMW in 1942.

    • BMW 303

    • BMW 303

    • Dixi 3/15 or BMW 3/15 with Ihle body

    • Dixi 3/15 or BMW 3/15 with Ihle body

    • BMW 315

    • BMW 315

    • BMW 319/1

    • BMW 319/1

    • BMW 315/1 - built in 1935

    • BMW 321 (1940)

    • BMW 321 (1940)

    • BMW 327 (1939)

    Small car

    Middle class

    upper middle class

    Upper class

    • BMW 332 (1939/40) (3 pre-production cars, one of which was rebuilt in 1945)
    • BMW 335 (1939-1943) (415 pieces)
    • BMW 337 (1940) (1 pre-series chassis; plans for Pullman sedan and others)
    • BMW K1 streamlined car based on the 335 (1938/1939)
    • BMW K4 streamlined car based on the 335 (1939/40)

    Cargo tricycle

    Model history from 1951

    Timeline

    Timeline of BMW models since 1950
    Type Body versions Current
    series         		1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s
    0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0 1 2 3 4th 5 6th 7th 8th 9 0
    Microcar Isetta
    Small car Hatchback i3 600 i3 (I01)
    Notchback / coupe / convertible 700
    Compact class Hatchback 1 series 3 compact (E36 / 5) 3er Compact (E46 / 5) 1 series (E87, E81) 1 series (F20, F21) 1 series (F40)
    Notchback F52
    2er F44
    Coupé / convertible 1 series (E82, E88) 2 series (F22, F23)
    M2 (F87)
    Compact van F45 , F46
    Middle class Notchback / station wagon 3 series 1502,1602,1802,2002
    ("02 series")     		E21 E30 E36 E46 E90, E91 F30, F31, F35
    F80     		G20
    Hatchback touring F34
    Coupé / convertible 4er 1602/2002 convertible 3 series (E21 / TC1) 3 series (E30 / 2C) 3 series (E36 / 2, E36 / 2C) 3 series (E46 / 2, E46 / 2C) 3 series (E92, E93) 4 series (F32, F33, F36)
    M4 (F82, F83)     		4 series (G22)
    upper middle class Notchback / station wagon 5 series 1500,1600,1800,2000
    ("New Class")     		E12 E28 E34 E39 E60, E61 F10, F11, F18 G30, G31, G38
    M5 (F90)
    Hatchback 6 series 5 series GT (F07) 6 series GT (G32)
    Upper class Coupé / convertible 2000CS 6 series (E24) 6 series (E63, E64) 6 series (F12, F13, F06)
    Notchback 7 series 501,502,2600,3200
    ("Baroque Angel ")     		2500,2800,2.8,3.0,3.3 (E3) E23 E32 E38 E65, E66, E67, E68 F01, F02, F03, F04 G11, G12
    Coupe 8 series 3200CS 2800CS, 3.0CS (E9) E31 G14, G15, G16
    M8 (F93)
    Sports car Sports coupe 1600 GT Z3 (E36 / 8) Z4 (E86)
    Roadster Z4 Z1 Z3 (E36 / 7) Z4 (E85) Z4 (E89) Z4 (G29)
    507 Z8 (E52)
    Coupé / convertible i8 503 3000 V8 i8 (I12, I15)
    Supercar Coupe M1 (E26)
    Compact SUV Hatchback X1 E84 F48, F49
    Coupe X2 F39
    Hatchback X3 E83 F25 G01
    Coupe X4 F26 G02
    SUV Hatchback X5 E53 E70 F15 , X5 M (F85) G05
    Coupe X6 E71, E72 F16 , X6 M (F86) G06
    SUV Hatchback X7 G07
  • Converted glass sold as a BMW
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    Construction period
    Produced vehicles     		model series annotation image

    Scooter mobile
    1955–1962
    161,728 pieces     		Isetta
    (100, 101, 102, 103)         		A scooter that saved Bayerische Motorenwerke from the red. The manufacturer called the vehicle, to be classified between a motorcycle and a car, a "motocoupé". During the Second World War, BMW mainly built motorcycles and aircraft engines in the two Munich plants. After the end of the war in 1945, car production could not be resumed because the BMW automobile plant in Eisenach, located in the Soviet occupation zone, became part of the Soviet joint-stock company Awtowelo. Vehicle production at BMW began in 1948 with motorcycles. The first car newly developed by BMW after the war and manufactured from 1952, the BMW 501, known as the “Baroque Angel”, was an economic failure because the car with a six-cylinder engine was only affordable for a small group of buyers. With the Isetta this was enlarged and the model became a success for BMW. BMW Isetta yellow.jpg
    1957–1959
    34,813 pieces     		600
    (106, 111, 112)         		A four-seater small car made by Bayerische Motoren Werke, which was developed from the BMW Isetta (nickname "large Isetta"). Another special feature was the front entry through a front door instead of the side. The engine design was largely based on the BMW boxer motorcycle engines. BMW 600 Front.jpg

    Small car
    1959-1965 700
    (107)         		A small car from BMW, which was built as a coupé, sedan and convertible. Baur manufactured the latter in Stuttgart. The 700 was partly based on the BMW 600, but unlike this one, it was the first BMW to have a self-supporting body. It was in direct competition with the VW Beetle and primarily addressed car drivers who wanted to stand out from the crowd. BMW 700 sport BW 1.JPG
    1961-1964 700
    (110)         		The convertible version of the BMW 700 was produced under the code 110. BMW 700 Cabrio (ret2) .JPG

    Compact class
    1994-2000 3 compact
    (E36 / 5)         		First compact class BMW based on the E36. It was only offered as a three-door model and the rear was shortened by 20 cm. BMW 323ti Compact.jpg
    2001-2004 3er Compact
    (E46 / 5)         		Second generation of the 3 Series Compact based on the E46. The body design differs greatly from that of the E46. BMW 316ti Compact M-Sport package (E46) Facelift rear 20100627.jpg
    2004-2013 1 series
    (E87, E81, E82, E88)         		First BMW 1 series in the compact class. Direct competitor model of the Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz A-Class . A facelift was carried out in mid-2007, during which the three-door model was also included in the range. The coupé was added in autumn 2007, and the convertible was added to the side in spring 2008. BMW 116i M sports package (E87, facelift) - front view, April 16, 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2011-2019 1 series
    (F20, F21)         		Second generation of the 1 series . In June 2011, the five-door variant was first presented. The three-door followed in September 2012. BMW 118i Sport Line (F20, Facelift) - front view, October 18, 2015, Düsseldorf.jpg
    since 2013 i3
    (I01)         		First electric car from BMW: minivan with carbon fiber body on aluminum chassis . BMW-i3-Front.JPG
    since 2017 1 series
    (F52)         		First notchback of the 1 series , intended exclusively for China. BMW 1-Series F52 01 China 2017-04-05.jpg
    since 2019 1 series
    (F40)         		Third generation of the 1 series . BMW F40 IMG 0432.jpg
    since 2020 2 series
    (F44)         		Model of the 2 series designated as a four-door coupé . BMW F44 IMG 2678.jpg

    Middle class
    1966-1977 02 series
    (114, E6, E10, E20)         		This mid-range series is commonly known as the BMW 02 . There were three body styles: notchback, hatchback and convertible. The models were named 1502, 1600-2, 1600ti, 1602, 1802, 2002, 2002ti, 2002 tii and 2002 turbo. Bmw 02 2v sst.jpg
    1975-1984 3 series
    (E21)         		In the summer of 1975, the first BMW 3 series appeared with the E21 . It was only available as a two-door sedan. The engine plate comprised units from 1.6 to 2.3 liters displacement, which covered a power range from 75 to 143 hp. As an entry-level 315, the 3 Series was still available until spring 1984. BMW E21 front 20080331.jpg
    1982–1994
    2,339,251 pieces     		3 series
    (E30)         		The second 3-series, which appeared at the end of 1982, now offered a much greater variety of bodywork: in addition to the two-door sedan, there was also a four-door variant, a station wagon (touring) and a full convertible. Model maintenance measures were carried out in summer 1985 and autumn 1987. BMW E30 front2 20080127.jpg
    1990-2000 3 series
    (E36)         		In the fall of 1990, only the four-door sedan of the third series of 3 came onto the market. There was no longer a two-door sedan, for which BMW offered a coupé as an alternative from autumn 1992. The cabriolet followed in the spring of 1993. Completely new, however, was a hatchback variant with the addition of Compact , which was available from dealers from summer 1994. To round off the range, the Touring was added at the beginning of 1995. BMW E36 318is Coupe a.jpg
    1998-2005 3 series
    (E46)         		Fourth generation of the 3 series. The coupé, convertible and compact versions developed slightly different from the sedan and station wagon. A facelift for the sedan and touring followed in late summer 2001, while the coupé and convertible were not overhauled until early 2003. BMW E46 Touring front 20080612.jpg
    2005-2013 3 series
    (E90, E91, E92, E93)         		Since this generation, the individual body versions have had their own code numbers: E90 the sedan, E91 the touring, E92 the coupé and E93 the convertible. In terms of design, the coupé and convertible stand out more from the sedan and station wagon. In autumn 2008 the sedan and touring were revised, the coupé and convertible in spring 2010. BMW 330d model year 2010 titanium silver.JPG
    2012-2019 3 series
    (F30, F31, F35)         		Only the four-door sedan and the five-door station wagon are now referred to as 3 series. Coupé and convertible based on the E90 were still available until autumn 2013, but have been sold as a 4- series since then . BMW 328i F30 2012 from left 2.jpg
    since 2019 3 series
    (G20, G21)         		The seventh generation (internal: G20 - Sedan, G21 - Kombi) of 3 series of BMW covers the mid-range segment from the car manufacturer. The official launch of the G20 took place on October 2, 2018 at the Paris Motor Show . The market launch was on March 9, 2019. The station wagon followed in September 2019. BMW G20 IMG 0375.jpg

    upper middle class

    1962-1972 New class
    (115, 116, 118, 121)         		The first upper middle class BMW after World War II. This series filled the gap between the Isetta scooter or the BMW 700 small car and the BMW 3200 S luxury car ("Baroque Angel"). BMW1500FrontSeit.JPG
    1972-1981 5 series
    (E12)         		First row of 5 . It appeared in the late summer of 1972 and was initially only offered as a limousine. In the course of the construction period, there were over 20 engines with a displacement between 1.8 and 3.5 l and with 90 to 218 hp four- and six-cylinder engines. Old BMW (3368521828) .jpg
    1981-1987 5 series
    (E28)         		Externally, the 5 Series, which was introduced in mid-1981, remained very similar to its predecessor, as the optically only slightly modified body was used. However, the rear of the vehicle has been completely redesigned with a higher and significantly more angular finish and larger, chrome-framed rear lights. The front of the vehicle was also a little more striking, with the wider BMW kidney grille, which was split into two for the first time, and the differently sized double headlights. BMW-E28.jpg
    1987–1996
    approx. 1,300,000 pieces     		5 series
    (E34)         		At the beginning only the sedan with the twelve-valve in-line six-cylinders (520i, 525i, 530i and 535i), which were already known from other series, was available. From September 1991 there was a second body variant, the Kombi Touring , which featured a previously unique double sunroof and a rear window that could be opened separately. BMW E34 IMG 2540.jpg
    1995-2004 5 series
    (E39)         		Initially, this 5 Series was only available as a sedan, because a station wagon called the Touring was only presented again in March 1997. In contrast to its predecessor, no model variant with all-wheel drive was planned for the E39. With regard to the driving characteristics, they broke new ground by bringing the world's first production car (according to BMW) with a so-called lightweight chassis, the chassis components of which were largely made of aluminum. A facelift was carried out in the summer of 2000. BMW E39 front 20081125.jpg
    2003-2010 5 series
    (E60, E61)         		In the summer of 2003 presented the fifth generation of the 5 series. It was also available again with all-wheel drive (xDrive). In spring 2007, the E60 / E61 was visually and technically modified. BMW 5 Series (E60) front 20100508.jpg
    2010-2017 5 series
    (F10, F11)         		The 5 Series GT presented in autumn 2009 anticipated the design of the series. BMW 535i (F10) front 20100425.jpg
    since 2017 5 series
    (G30, G31)         		Current generation of the 5 Series. 2018 BMW 520d M Sport Automatic 2.0.jpg

    Upper class
    1951-1964 501, 502 Also known as the "Baroque Angel". The model names have been changed several times (502, 2.6, 3.2, 2600, 3200, L / S). BMW 502 front 20050709.jpg
    1968–1977
    approx. 190,000 pieces     		(E3) Nameless luxury class from BMW. The model names were derived from the size of the engine displacement (2500, 2800). Bmw 2500 v sst.jpg
    1977–1986
    270,185 pieces     		7 series
    (E23)         		In the spring of 1977, the E23, the first 7 series, went on sale. It was only available with six-cylinder engines. In the summer of 1979 the engine range was revised, while in the spring of 1983 visual improvements were made. BMW 728 (E23) 2795cc registerd UK August 1979 photographed Knebworth August 2012.jpg
    1986-1994 7 series
    (E32)         		The second generation came with an expanded engine range. Like its predecessor, it was available with a six-cylinder unit, but from autumn 1987 optionally with a twelve-cylinder engine and, after a revision in spring 1992, with an eight-cylinder engine. E32-red-moving 10572783273 cropped.jpg
    1994-2001 7 series
    (E38)         		The third 7-series followed in the autumn of 1994 and was equipped for the first time with a completely newly developed integral rear axle. Another novelty was the integrated navigation software. BMW 7 Series (E38) 20090314 front.jpg
    2001-2008 7 series
    (E65, E66, E67, E68)         		At the end of 2001, the fourth edition, which was often criticized for its bulky design, was launched. This was eased a little in spring 2005. The iDrive operating concept was introduced for the first time with the E65. BMW 730d (E65) Facelift front 20100718.jpg
    2008-2015 7 series
    (F01, F02, F03, F04)         		The design of the fifth generation 7 takes up elements of the two predecessors E38 and E65 as well as the Concept CS study presented in 2007. In contrast to its direct predecessor, the trunk lid does not appear to be attached. BMW 730d xDrive (F01) - front view, December 31, 2012, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2009-2017 5 series GT
    (F07)         		The 5 Series GT is a taller hatchback sedan that is technically based on the 5 Series (F10) and 7 Series (F01). BMW 530d xDrive GT Luxury Line (F07, Facelift) - front view, December 7, 2014, Düsseldorf.jpg
    since 2015 7 series
    (G11)         		The G11 series of the 7 series from BMW was announced on June 10, 2015, has been on the market since October 2015 and has replaced the F01 luxury sedan that has been produced since 2008. BMW 745Le Monaco IMG 1206.jpg
    since 2017 6 series GT
    (G32)         		Successor to the 5 Series GT. BMW 6 Series Gran Turismo IMG 0870.jpg

    Coupes and convertibles

    1956–1960
    412 pieces     		503 Luxury coupé, also available as a convertible. BMW 503 2012-09-01 13-21-20.JPG
    1962–1965
    approx. 600 pieces     		3200 CS
    (532)         		Luxury coupe, with V8 engine and body by Bertone. BMW 3200 CS - front.jpg
    1965–1970
    13,691 pieces     		2000 CS
    (120)         		New Class Coupé . BMW 2000 CS 1.jpg
    1968–1975
    30,546 pieces     		2800 CS
    (E9)         		Later variants were called 2.5 CS, 3.0 CS. BMWE9CSc.jpg
    1976–1989
    86,219 pieces     		6 series
    (E24)         		First BMW 6 series. E24 635CSi wiki.jpg
    1989–1999
    30,603 items     		8 series
    (E31)         		Large luxury coupé, so far the only BMW coupé with a V12 engine. BMW 840 Ci 1.jpg
    2003-2010 6 series
    (E63, E64)         		New edition of the BMW 6 series. In addition to the coupé, it is now also available as a convertible for the first time. 2004 BMW 645Ci Sport - Flickr - The Car Spy (5) .jpg
    2011-2017
    		 6 series
    (F06, F12, F13)         		Third generation of the 6 series. Initially, the convertible was available on the market from March 2011, while the coupé followed in June 2011. In May 2012, a four-door sedan called the Gran Coupé was added. BMW F13 650i xDrive Coupé Individual IAA 2011.JPG
    since 2018
    		 8
    (G14, G15, G16)         		8-row, replaces the 6-row. Initially, the coupé (G15) was available in 2018, while the convertible followed in 2019. A Gran Coupé was the last model to be added to the 8 series. BMW 8 Series, Paris Motor Show 2018, IMG 0490.jpg

    Roadster
    1956–1959
    252 pieces     		507 The counterpart to the Mercedes 300 SL Roadster. At that time a commercial failure, today a sought-after rarity. BMW 507.jpg
    1989–1991
    8,000 pieces     		Z1 An innovative sports car with retractable doors. BMWZ1.jpg
    1995-2002
    279,273 pieces     		Z3
    (E36 / 7)         		The Z3 was designed to be more cost-effective than the Z1. It was also available with four-cylinder engines. It is also the most successful BMW sports car to date. BMW Z3 3.0i 2001 - Flickr - The Car Spy (7) .jpg
    2000-2003
    5,700 pieces     		Z8
    (E52)         		Luxury sports car with stylistic echoes of the 507. BMW Z8 - Front (2009-05-20) arr.jpg
    2002–2008
    197,950 pieces     		Z4
    (E85)         		Successor to the Z3. Like this, the Z4 was available as a roadster and (from 2006) also as a coupé. BMW Z4 M 1.jpg
    2009–2016
    116,045 pieces     		Z4
    (E89)         		The second Z4 had a retractable aluminum roof, which means 30 kg more weight . BMW Z4 II sDrive35is M Sport package front 20100515.jpg
    2018– Z4
    (G29)         		Third Z4 again with a soft top. BMW G29 Leonberg 2019 IMG 0015.jpg

    Shooting Brake
    1998–2002
    17,815 pieces     		Z3
    (E36 / 8)         		Shooting Brake based on the BMW Z3 Roadster. BMW Z3 Coupe PL 01.JPG

    Sports car
    1978–1981
    450 pieces     		M1
    (E26)         		The prototype of the BMW M1 was completed as the BMW E25 in 1972 under the name BMW Turbo . BMWM-M1.jpg
    2014-2020 i8
    (I12)         		Plug-in hybrid BMW at IAA 2017 (34) .jpg
    2018-2020 i8 Roadster
    (I15)         		Plug-in hybrid BMW i8 Roadster - h 03032019.jpg

    SUV
    1999-2006 X5
    (E53)         		First SAV (Sports Activity Vehicle) from BMW. BMW E53 front 20090104.jpg
    2003-2010 X3
    (E83)         		BMW X3 front 20080524.jpg
    2006-2013 X5
    (E70)         		2007-2008 BMW X5 (E70) 3.0d 01.jpg
    2008-2014 X6
    (E71, E72)         		At that time the only SUV coupé in the world besides the SsangYong Actyon . BMW X6 front.jpg
    2009-2015 X1
    (E84)         		BMW X1 sDrive18d.JPG
    2010-2017 X3
    (F25)         		BMW X3 xDrive20d (F25) - front view, April 8, 2011, Mettmann.jpg
    2013-2018 X5
    (F15)         		2013-2018 BMW X5 (F15) sDrive25d wagon (2018-09-17) 01.jpg
    2014-2018 X4
    (F26)         		BMW X4 rear.jpg
    2014-2019 X6
    (F16)         		BMW F16 fl.jpg
    since 2015 X1
    (F48)         		BMW F48 IMG 2034.jpg
    since 2017 X3
    (G01)         		For the first time also as the M variant M40i. BMW X3 Geneva 2018.jpg
    since 2018 X2
    (F39)         		Small SUV coupe. BMW X2 Geneva 2018.jpg
    since 2018 X4
    (G02)         		For the first time also as the M variant M40i. BMW X4 M40i Geneva 2018.jpg
    since 2018 X5
    (G05)         		BMW G05 IMG 0919.jpg
    since 2019 X7
    (G07)         		BMW X7 Geneva 2019 1Y7A6011.jpg
    since 2019 X6
    (G06)         		BMW G06 IMG 3142.jpg

    M models

    The M models are developed and produced by BMW M GmbH , a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMW. The following models have been offered so far:

    Construction year model model series Displacement cylinder power Design image
    1978 M1 E26 3.5 liters R6 204 kW (277 hp) Supercar BMW M1 (1979) p1.JPG
    1979 M535i E12 3.5 liters R6 160 kW (218 hp) Sedan with four doors E28 BMW M535i vermilion.jpg
    1983 M635 CSi E24 3.5 liters R6 210 kW (286 PS) /
    192 kW (260 PS)     		Coupe Bmw 6 series sst.jpg
    1985 M5 E28 3.5 liters R6 210 kW (286 hp) Sedan with four doors BMW M5 E28 Minerva blue.jpg
    1986 M3 E30 2.3 liters R4 143 kW (195 hp) Sedan with two doors
    convertible     		BMW M3 E30 front 20090514.jpg
    1988 M5 E34 3.6 liters R6 232 kW (315 hp) Sedan with four doors BMW E34 M5 Sedan 03.jpg
    1992 M5 E34 3.8 liters R6 250 kW (340 hp) Sedan with four doors
    station wagon     		E34 M5.jpg
    1992 850 CSi E31 5.6 liters V12 280 kW (380 hp) Coupe 850CSI Front.JPG
    1992 M3 E36 3.0 / 3.2 liters R6 210 kW (286 hp) Sedan with four door
    coupe
    convertible     		BMW M3 E36 coupe.jpg
    1998 M Roadster
    M Coupé     		E36 3.2 liters R6 236 kW (321 hp) Roadster
    Shooting Brake     		2000mqp.jpg
    1998 M5 E39 5.0 liters V8 294 kW (400 hp) Sedan with four doors BMW M5.jpg
    2000 M3 E46 3.2 / 4.0 liters R6 / V8 252 kW (343 PS) /
    279 kW (380 PS)     		Coupé
    Cabriolet     		BMW M3 E46 convertible side.JPG
    2005 M5 E60
    E61     		5.0 liters V10 373 kW (507 hp) Four-door sedan
    Touring (since 2007)     		BMW M5 front left.jpg
    2005 M6 E63
    E64     		5.0 liters V10 373 kW (507 hp) Coupé
    Cabriolet (since 2006)     		BMW M6 Coupé.JPG
    2006 Z4 M Roadster
    Z4 M Coupé     		E85
    E86     		3.2 liters R6 252 kW (343 hp) Roadster
    Coupé     		BMW Z4 M Roadster02.JPG
    2007 M3 E90
    E92
    E93     		4.0 liters V8 309 kW (420 hp) Limousine
    Coupé
    Cabrio (since 2008)     		BMW M3.jpg
    2009 X5 M E70 4.4 liters V8 408 kW (555 hp) SUV BMW X5 M.jpg
    2009 X6 M E71 4.4 liters V8 408 kW (555 hp) SUV BMW X6 M (E71) - front view, June 26, 2011, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2011 1 Series M Coupé E82 3.0 liters R6 250 kW (340 hp) Coupe BMW 1 Series M Coupé (E82) - front view, June 1, 2013, Düsseldorf.jpg
    2011 M5 F10 4.4 liters V8 412 kW (560 hp) limousine BMW M5 F10 (front quarter) .jpg
    2012 M6 F12
    F13     		4.4 liters V8 412 kW (560 hp) Convertible
    coupe     		2013 BMW M6 coupe - 2012 NYIAS.JPG
    2013 M6 F06 4.4 liters V8 412 kW (560 hp) Gran Coupe
    2014 M3 F80 3.0 liters R6 317 kW (431 hp) limousine Blue BMW F30 M3 at the 2014 Toronto Auto Show.jpg
    2014 M4 F82
    F83     		3.0 liters R6 317 kW (431 hp) Coupé
    convertible     		BMW M4 Coupé - Mondial de l'Automobile de Paris 2014 - 003.jpg
    2015 X5 M F85 4.4 liters V8 423 kW (575 hp) SUV
    2015 X6 M F86 4.4 liters V8 423 kW (575 hp) SUV
    2016 M2 F87 3.0 liters R6 272 kW (370 hp) Coupe 2016-03-01 Geneva Motor Show 1138.JPG
    2017 X3 M G01 3.0 liters R6 375 kW (510 hp) SUV
    2018 X4 M G02 3.0 liters R6 375 kW (510 hp) SUV BMW X4 M40i Geneva 2018.jpg

    Overview of development codes

    • Z2 - (1989) Coupé variant of the Z1 (prototype)
    • Z07 - (1997/98) Roadster and Coupé
    • Z9 - (1999) coupe and convertible
    • Z11 - (1991) BMW E1 electric vehicle (prototype)
    • Z13 - (1993) three-seater (prototype)
    • Z15 - (1993) BMW E1, second generation electric vehicle (prototype), of which a petrol and a hybrid variant were also designed.
    • Z18 - (1995) all-terrain roadster (prototype)
    • Z21 - (1995) BMW Just 4/2 open two-seater (prototype)
    • Z22 - (1999) high-tech lightweight sedan (prototype)
    • Z29 - (2001) lightweight coupé (prototype)

    Key numbers

    BMW cars are listed at the Federal Motor Transport Authority under the manufacturer key number (HSN) 0005, the M models under HSN 0575 or 7909.

    Car colors

    BMW has developed its own system for car colors, which consists of color names and color codes. The code has three or four digits and consists of letters and numbers or just numbers. In the vehicles, the color code can be found on a black sticker on the dome of the shock absorber or on the pillar on the driver's side.

    Examples of BMW car colors
    Color name Color code
    Agate green 177
    Acid green M26
    Acacia green 179
    Almandine brown X14
    Alpine white 146
    Alpine white 2 218
    Alpine white 3 300
    Alpine white uni 751
    Amarena red 403
    Amethyst gray A09
    Andesite silver with BMW i Blue accent B81
    Andesite silver B92
    Arctic gray C27
    Arctic A34
    Arctic gray 269
    Arctic gray 269
    Arravani gray with BMW i Blue accent B74
    Arravani gray B87
    Atacama yellow B21
    Atlantic gray C09
    Atlas cedar CP2
    Austin yellow B67
    Azure blue 158
    BMW i blue B94
    Bahama beige 170
    Biarritz blue 363
    Black Sapphire 475
    Black Storm M46
    Black storm metallic / vintage H01
    Bluefire M35
    Blueplanet metallic / aluminum H02
    Bluestone C2Y
    Bluewater 896
    Bluewater 986
    Boston green 275
    Bronzite beige 139
    Burgundy red 199
    Capparis white with BMW i blue accent B85
    Capparis white B88
    Carbon black 416
    Champagne quartz X08
    Cirrus blue 189
    Citrine black X02
    Classic black 162
    Colorado red 201
    Cosmos black 303
    Dakar yellow 2 337
    Dakar yellow 267
    Damask red B03
    Dark Shadow B27
    Dark graphite 919
    Daytona orange 010/510
    Dolphin 184
    Diamond black 181
    Dark blue 2 118
    Dark blue 089
    E-Copper with Frozen Gray accent C1U
    Ebony M47
    ivory 156
    Estoril blue 335
    Estoril blue B45
    Rim silver 144
    Fire orange U94
    Flamenco red C06
    Fluid Black with BMW I Blue accent C2W
    Frozen bronze W06
    Frozen Dark Brown P6A
    Frozen Red P53
    Frozen Silver W07
    Frozen gray U83
    Galvanic Gold metallic C1P
    Gazelle beige 128
    Glacier silver A83
    Granite gray matt 963
    graphite 342
    Graphitan 811
    Graphite blue B07
    Havana A17
    Imperial blue A89
    Indigo blue 959
    Ionic Silver with BMW i Blue accent B72
    Ionic Silver B93
    Jatoba B65
    Jerez black A73
    Jucaro beige C2S
    Kalamata mat M41
    Callisto gray B64
    Crimson A61
    Cashmere silver A72
    Cashmere silver A72
    Chestnut bronze C29
    Cosmos blue 185
    Crystal gray M06
    Crystal white, pearl effect with BMW i Blue accent B97
    Crystal white, pearl effect with a Frozen Gray accent B96
    Salmon silver 203
    Lapis blue 173
    Laurel gray B89
    Lava orange M14
    Le Mansblau 381
    Luminous yellow M02
    Light gray M21
    Light white uni B15
    Light yellow 376
    purple 134
    Liquid blue B40
    Long Beach Blue C16
    Luminous gold C2X
    Madison 127
    Magellan gray C26
    Magma red M03
    Magnesium beige M22
    Malachite green 205
    Mandarin 2 493
    Mandarin 414
    Mandarin 736
    Marakesh brown B09
    Marak meal 222
    Marina Bay Blue C1K
    Mediterranean blue C10
    Melbourne red A75
    Midnight Blue B38
    Mineral gray B39
    Mineral silver A14
    Mineral silver A14
    Mineral white A96
    Misano blue C1D
    Monaco blue A35
    Monte Carlo blue B05
    Montego blue A51
    Moonlight Silver B66
    Mystic red 323
    Mystic blue A07
    Night black 103
    Night black 716
    Mink brown 212
    Nürburggrün 077
    Orient blue 317
    Orion silver A92
    Matt east gray M28
    Ocean blue 948
    Pacific blue / alpine white 793
    Pacific blue 2 441
    Pearl silver X01
    Phytonic blue C1M
    Piedmont red 912
    Plane tree green 188
    Platinum bronze A53
    Platinum gray A68
    Platinum silver C08
    Polaris silver 060
    Protonic Blue with Frozen Gray accent C01
    Protonic Blue C04
    Pure blue 253
    Pyrite brown X13
    Quartz blue A18
    Racing blue matt M45
    Racing red M36
    Smoke gray matt M11
    Red apple M18
    Rhodonite silver X17
    Riviera blue 36
    Riviera blue 589
    Red 2 457
    red 031
    Royal Burgundy Red C25
    Royal blue 198
    Royal blue M24
    Sakhir orange C1H
    Sakhir orange B50
    San Marino blue B51
    Sapphire black 475
    black 668
    Seaside Blue C1R
    Sedona red A79
    Siena red 281
    Silver gray A08
    Silver smoke 561
    Silk M20
    Sine blue 332
    Sun yellow 842
    Sunset yellow 981
    Thunder gray M27
    Titanium silver 354
    Turquoise green 261
    Vermillon red A82
    White aluminum 3 955
    Yukaturkis 159
    Silverstone A29
    Singapore gray B41
    Emerald green 182
    Snapper Rocks Blue C1G
    Solar orange with a Frozen Gray accent B78
    Solar orange B91
    Sonic Speed ​​Blue C1A
    Sophisto gray brilliant effect with BMW i blue accent C23
    Sophistogrey A90
    Space gray A52
    Sparkling bronze B06
    Sparkling Brown B53
    Sparkling graphite A22
    Sparkling Storm C07
    Sterling gray 472
    stratus 440
    Sunset orange C1X
    Tahiti green A78
    Tanzanite blue X10
    Tasman A81
    Terra brown metalic C1L
    Deep sea blue A76
    Titanium silver 354
    Titanium silver 764
    Topaz blue 364
    Red 257
    Dream black 278
    turquoise 419
    Valencia orange B44
    White aluminum 825
    Yas Marina Blue B68
    vermilion 138
    Sable brown 196

    Individual evidence

    1. ↑ a b c d Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH: The car models 1965/66 . Ed .: Vereinigte Motor-Verlage GmbH Stuttgart. No. 9 / III . Stuttgart 1965, p. 16 .
    2. ↑ The ten: BMW X6. In: Spiegel Online. February 18, 2009, accessed May 3, 2018 .
    3. ↑ 2018 Facelift for the 2 Series Gran Tourer at auto motor & sport.de from January 10, 2018 , accessed on May 3, 2018.
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