On its centenary, BMW came out with a list of vehicles the company considers as milestones. Here are four of the most iconic motor vehicles that cemented BMW as the world’s premiere automobile manufacturer:
328 This classic first made its appearance in Nurburgring in 1936. BMW claims this to be the first car to put an emphasis on design, technology, and drive-ability. These three qualities are the fundamentals BMW would use in manufacturing their cars for decades to come.
i3 The i3 may not have been the most commercially-successful BMW car in the history of the company, but the company goes on the record to refer to it as one of the, if not the most forward-thinking production road vehicle ever made.
X5 Released in 1995, the X5 was BMW’s first SUV. It was a pioneer in dynamic maneuverability as well as off-road control. It is also the focal point in BMW’s American operations, being put together in their South Carolina plant.
R80 G/S The R80 G/S was one of the crowning jewels in the motorcycle manufacturing endeavor of BMW. It had great off-road capabilities and also moved smoothly on the road. It has been a template bike for many motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
Dan Leimel, Jr. plays an integral role in Pelorus Equity. He is also an intense BMW enthusiast, owning a 2015 M5 himself. Dan is also part of online communities of BMW owners. For more discussion on BMWs, visit this blog.
328 This classic first made its appearance in Nurburgring in 1936. BMW claims this to be the first car to put an emphasis on design, technology, and drive-ability. These three qualities are the fundamentals BMW would use in manufacturing their cars for decades to come.
i3 The i3 may not have been the most commercially-successful BMW car in the history of the company, but the company goes on the record to refer to it as one of the, if not the most forward-thinking production road vehicle ever made.
X5 Released in 1995, the X5 was BMW’s first SUV. It was a pioneer in dynamic maneuverability as well as off-road control. It is also the focal point in BMW’s American operations, being put together in their South Carolina plant.
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R80 G/S The R80 G/S was one of the crowning jewels in the motorcycle manufacturing endeavor of BMW. It had great off-road capabilities and also moved smoothly on the road. It has been a template bike for many motorcycle manufacturers in the world.
Dan Leimel, Jr. plays an integral role in Pelorus Equity. He is also an intense BMW enthusiast, owning a 2015 M5 himself. Dan is also part of online communities of BMW owners. For more discussion on BMWs, visit this blog.
