The "E" code for BMW cars (eg E12, E30, E46) stands for "Entwicklung", the German word for development?
BMW history is closely related with the production of aircraft engines, the logo representing a rotating propeller?
Wilhelm Hofmeister introduced in 1961 on the BMW 1500 the forward curve at the base of the C column: this feature is known as "Hofmeister kink"?
In 1940 a BMW 328 wins the Mille Miglia race with a stunning average speed of 103.4mph?
The infamous McLaren F1 road car had a BMW 6.1 Liter V12 engine producing 627 hp?
BMW's four wheel drive cars wear the "x" badge?
Long wheel base car models with more rear cabin space were designated "L"?

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How many times searching the web did you find anything you wanted in one place? If you are a BMW enthusiast, a BMW owner or you are just curious to find out about BMW cars, BMW history, BMW news, BMW concept cars, BMW tuners and latest technology on BMW M cars or just the story behind the BMW logo then you have arrived to the right place: Welcome to BMWDrives!

BMWDrives is a website dedicated entirely to the Bavarian Car Maker offering you easy access, well structured and valuable information. BMWDrives will continue to grow hoping to become your #1 source for BMW information. Enjoy this "timeless (e)motion".

2011 BMW X3 F25

The design of the new BMW X3 F25 conveys elegance, agility and ruggedness. Up front, the forward-slanting BMW kidney grille and large headlight assembly combine with a powerful-looking front apron and hood boasting six contour lines sweeping down to meet at the kidney grill, giving the X3 a bold presence. The twin round headlights combined with the round fog lamps form the triangular light pattern that is characteristic of BMW SAV design. The upper edge of the headlight assembly sports an accentuating chrome trim, creating the focused design typical of BMW vehicles. BMW's signature "Corona Rings" are again illuminated to function as the daytime running lights. When equipped with the optional Xenon headlights, the Corona Rings and daytime running lights are illuminated by bright white LEDs.
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Alpina C1 / B6 E21

Alpina's range took off where many others would finish, with a modified version of the BMW 323i. The result: Alpina C1 / B6 E21. The engine was the standard overhead camshaft in-line six with the compression ratio lifted from 9.5:1 to 10:1. With special pistons and a re-worked cylinder-head which housed a new camshaft, it produced 125 kW ( 170 hp at 6000 rpm instead of 105 kW (143 hp at 5800). Maximum revs went up to 7000 from 6400. Torque was lifted from the original 190 Nm (140 Ib-ft) to 210 Nm (154.7 Ib-ft) at 4500 rpm. Alpina also offered a series of kits which could further improve the car's performance and/or reliability.
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G-POWER M3 GT2 S and Tornado CS E92

G-POWER congratulates BMW Motorsport on its first place in this year’s (2010) 24-hour race at the Nürburgring. It presents two road-legal BMW M3 Clubsport models in homage to the BMW works team. Spectators at this year’s 24-hour race at the Nürburgring had the chance to admire the first creation of the G-POWER Motorsport Division. The G-POWER M3 GT2 S is aimed specifically at customers looking for a vehicle along the lines of the Porsche 911 GT3 RS, but have thus far been unable to find one in the BMW product line-up – thoroughbred racing technology combined with exceptional performance and fully road legal. In answer to this demand, G-POWER presents the G-POWER M3 TORNADO CS as the civilian version of the imposing G-POWER M3 GT2 S.
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The story behind the BMW logo

Until recently the story behind the BMW logo was linked with the aircraft engines. It was believed that it is a stylized representation of an airplane propeller spinning against the clear blue sky. But it seems that the origins of the BMW logo have a totally different explanation. Find out the truth behind the BMW logo. It was on 5 October 1917 that the BMW trademark was registered with the Imperial Trade Mark Roll under No. 221388. It featured the circular design of the Rapp logo but with the letters BMW at the top of the outer ring. The inner featured quadrants in the Bavarian Free State colors of blue and white - but in the opposed order - as it was illegal to use national symbols in a commercial trademark.
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BMW M3 GT2 art car by Jeff Koons

BMW announced this year that the 17th Art Car created by Jeff Koons will race where the first rolling pieces of art by legendary artists raced – at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in France on June 12-13, 2010. Koons’ canvas is a BMW M3 GT2, which was homologated to compete at this year’s running of the world’s most famous endurance race. As part of his creative process, the artist collected images of race cars, related graphics, vibrant colors, speed and explosions.
The resulting artwork of bright colors conceived by Koons is evocative of power, motion and bursting energy. Its silver interior along with the powerful exterior design, the Art Car will impart a dynamic appearance even when it’s standing still.
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BMW Concept Gran Coupé

The BMW Concept Gran Coupé concentrates the fundamental values of the brand. Its body design authentically captures a sense of superior dynamic performance and high-quality elegance. The shaping style, which follows a coherent pattern down to the last detail, convincingly visualises BMW's philosophy as an automobile manufacturer. As with the Concept CS 2007, BMW once again sets new benchmarks in the design of 4-door coupes with a distinctive sporty character. In the BMW Concept Gran Coupé, BMW presents the vision of a 4-door vehicle which combines the exclusivity of a Gran Turismo with the fascination of a high-performance sports car.
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1934 BMW 319

BMW cars archive: After several racing successes with the BMW 315/1 sports car, BMW felt the time was right to enter the internationally important two-litre class. The engine's swept volume was therefore increased once again to just over 1.9 litres, making 55 hp available from the triple-carburettor version. Another new model was developed from the 315 saloon as well, combining the 315's chassis and body with a new 45-hp engine with two carburettors and a displacement of 1.9 litres; this was the new BMW 319. BMW built this model in five body versions from December 1934 to the spring of 1937 with 3,029 sales accounted for by the saloon alone.
The BMW 319 could be clearly recognised by the three chrome strips on the bonnet's side grilles.
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2011 BMW 5 Series Touring F11

BMW cars: The new BMW 5 Series Touring is the perfect symbiosis of driving pleasure, efficiency, versatility and sporting elegance. The 4th generation of the Business Touring convinces through powerful design aesthetics, modern premium-level functionality and brand-typical driving dynamics combined with exemplary efficiency. Extensive comfort and safety features, which include numerous BMW exclusive driver assistance systems, substantiate the outstanding qualities of the new BMW 5 Series Touring as an upper midrange touring car. The new BMW 5 Series Touring is making its debut with a choice of two straight-six petrol engines as well as a four-cylinder and a six-cylinder diesel.
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AC Schnitzer 5 Series GT F07

BMW tuners : "Gran Turismo" means "Grand Tour", and this is the principle behind the 5-series GT by AC Schnitzer. The performance upgrade from 245 to 286 HP for the six-cylinder 530d already gives the standard car more pulling power and racing flair, which is demonstrated externally by the AC Schnitzer engine styling with capacity logo. Yet the 5-series GT by AC Schnitzer doesn't just bring a gleam to the eyes of BMW fans, but acoustically it delivers what the aesthetics promise at first glance. The AC Schnitzer twin sports rear silencer is the ideal tuning product for drivers with an appreciation of engine sound, to whom design elements such as the chromed "Sports Trim" tailpipe trims and the chromed "Racing" tailpipe trim are equally important.
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G-POWER 760i Storm F01

BMW tuners: The latest masterpiece and an impressive example for the exceptional performance of the G-POWER manufactory is the G-POWER 760i STORM which now closes a gap in the BMW programme: M-Feeling for the BMW “Luxusliner“. The core part of the G-POWER performance enhancement for the 6,0l V12 bi-turbo engine is a substantial modification of both “TwinPower” turbo chargers used by BMW. In co-operation with the compressor manufacturer ASA which can rely on 20 years experience in developing and producing radial compressors (basically, radial compressors are turbo charger compressor units which are put into motion by the crankshaft via a belt driven transmission), the performance of both turbo chargers was significantly improved without affecting their endurance.
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BMW history

Here at BMWDrives you have the chance to get in touch with BMW history in detail. From Karl Friedrich Rapp, BMW logo, 328 roadsters, World War I and World War II, Mille Miglia, Isetta bubble car, 1500 models until BMW acquisition of Rover, Rolls-Royce and the return to Formula 1 everything is covered here. You can follow BMW history on a yearly basis and see how the BMW brand and products (BMW cars, BMW motorcycles and BMW airplane engines) evolved until the present day. Motorsport victories and world record winnings represent another important piece in the BMW history.

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BMW cars

BMW cars are pretty impressive machines. When a BMW car is launched it always impresses the audience and the customers by pure performance, stunning looks, and innovative technologies and last but not least the same driving pleasure. You can see technical details and picture galleries for all BMW cars from the Dixi 3/15 to the latest BMW model. The current BMW vehicle range is also displayed here: 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3, X5, Z4, M cars, so you can read the full story behind each and every one.

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