 1 BMW Museum and headquarters The BMW Museum is an automobile museum of BMW history located near the Olympiapark in Munich, Germany. The museum was established in 1973, shortly after the Summer Olympics opened. From 2004 to 2008, it was renovated in connection with the construction of the BMW Welt, directly opposite. The museum reopened on June 21, 2008. Known as the salad bowl or white cauldron, the silver futuristic building was designed by the architect of the BMW Headquarters, the Viennese professor Karl Schwanzer. The roughly circular base is only 20 meters in diameter, the flat roof about 40 metres. BMW Headquarters (German: BMW-Vierzylinder "BMW four-cylinder"; also BMW Tower or BMW Hochhaus) is a Munich landmark which has served as world headquarters for the Bavarian automaker BMW for over 40 years. It was declared a protected historic building in 1999. Extensive renovations commenced in 2004 and were completed in 2006. The Tower was built between 1968 and 1972 and was ready in time for 1972 Summer Olympics. Its inauguration followed on 18 May 1973. The 101-metre (331 ft) building is located near the Olympic Village and is often cited as one of the most notable examples of architecture in Munich. |
 2 Art BMW models and their "birth" years in some kind of 3D form |
 3 BMW 3/15 PS BMW 3/15 PS Limousine Saloon, 1929-1931 |
 4 BMW 3/15 PS BMW 3/15 PS van 1930 |
 5 BMW 3/15 PS Dixi BMW 3/15 PS Dixi early 1930's. |
 6 BMW 3/15 PS Dixi BMW 3/15 PS Dixi early 1930's. |
 7 BMW 3/15 PS BMW 3/15 PS DA3, 1930. |
 8 BMW 3/15 PS BMW 3/15 PS DA3, 1930. |
 9 BMW R63 BMW R63, 1928-1929, 24 hp |
 10 BMW R50/2 The most popular police motorcycle in the world in the sixties, R50/2 was in use in over 100 countries all over the world. |
 11 BMW R 100 RS BMW R 100 RS, in production 1976-1984. The first motorcycle to offer a frame-mounted full fairing. It was really a king of travel motorcycling at the time. |
 12 BMW R 1200 C BMW R 1200 C, 1997-2004. The BMW Cruiser, unique looking. |
 13 BMW 328 BMW 328, 1936. The BMW 328 is a sports car made between 1936 and 1940, with the body design credited to Peter Szymanowski, who became BMW chief of design after World War II (although technically the car was designed by Fritz Fiedler). It had 2 litre engine with 80 hp. |
 14 BMW 328 BMW 328, 1936. The BMW 328 is a sports car made between 1936 and 1940, with the body design credited to Peter Szymanowski, who became BMW chief of design after World War II (although technically the car was designed by Fritz Fiedler). It had 2 litre engine with 80 hp. |
 15 BMW 328 BMW 328, 1936. The BMW 328 is a sports car made between 1936 and 1940, with the body design credited to Peter Szymanowski, who became BMW chief of design after World War II (although technically the car was designed by Fritz Fiedler). It had 2 litre engine with 80 hp. |
 16 BMW 328 Touring Coupe BMW 328 Touring Coupe (Replica), 1939 "Superleggera" |
 17 BMW 328 Touring Coupe BMW 328 Touring Coupe (Replica), 1939 "Superleggera" |
 18 BMW 328 Touring Coupe BMW 328 Touring Coupe (Replica), 1939 "Superleggera" |
 19 Brabham BT54 Brabham BT54 with BMW M12/13 1.5 L4 Turbo, competed in 1985 and this number was used by Nelson Piquet. No idea whether this is the original car or not. |
 20 BMW M10 The BMW M10 was a straight-4 SOHC piston engine produced from 1962 to 1988 with displacements ranging from 1499 cc to 1990 cc. The engine was a commercial success for the Bavarian carmaker, with over 3.5 million produced in almost three decades across many BMW models. It was also used as the basis for the turbocharged BMW M12 motorsport engine, which for instance was used by Brabham-BMW in the Formula One racing series. |
 21 BMW Isetta BMW Isetta, 1955. BMW made the Isetta its own. They redesigned the powerplant around a BMW one-cylinder, four-stroke, 247 cc motorcycle engine which generated 10 kW (13 hp). Although the major elements of the Italian design remained intact, BMW re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955. |
 22 BMW Isetta BMW Isetta, 1955. BMW made the Isetta its own. They redesigned the powerplant around a BMW one-cylinder, four-stroke, 247 cc motorcycle engine which generated 10 kW (13 hp). Although the major elements of the Italian design remained intact, BMW re-engineered much of the car, so much so that none of the parts between a BMW Isetta Moto Coupe and an Iso Isetta are interchangeable. The first BMW Isetta appeared in April 1955. |
 23 BMW 600 BMW 600, 1958. Not very popular model, kinda like inflated Isetta. |
 24 BMW 600 BMW 600, 1958. Not very popular model, kinda like inflated Isetta. |
 25 BMW 600 BMW 600, 1958. Not very popular model, kinda like inflated Isetta. |
 26 BMW Z1 BMW Z1 was premiered at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987. It went into production in 1988 and sold over 8000 until the end of production in 1991. |
 27 BMW Z1 BMW Z1 was premiered at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987. It went into production in 1988 and sold over 8000 until the end of production in 1991. |
 28 BMW Z1 BMW Z1 was premiered at Frankfurt Motor Show in 1987. It went into production in 1988 and sold over 8000 until the end of production in 1991. |
 29 BMW Z8 The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit. It was ended in 2003. |
 30 BMW Z8 The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit. It was ended in 2003. |
 31 BMW Z8 The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit. It was ended in 2003. |
 32 BMW Z8 The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit. It was ended in 2003. |
 33 BMW Z8 The Z8 was the production variant of the 1997 Z07 concept car. The car design was the effort of a design team led by Chris Bangle. The exterior was designed by Henrik Fisker and the interior by Scott Lempert. The Z07 originally was designed as a styling exercise intended to evoke and celebrate the 1956-'59 BMW 507 and to celebrate the millennium change. The Z07 caused a sensation at the '97 Tokyo Auto Show. The overwhelming popularity of the concept spurred BMW's decision to produce a limited production model called the Z8. 5,703 Z8s were built, 3,160 in ECE and 2,543 in US outfit. It was ended in 2003. |
 34 Pile of BMW's BMW's stacked horizontally |
 35 BMW 1600 BMW 1600, 1966 |
 36 BMW 2002 TI BMW 2002 TI, 1968. The 2-liter engine produced 119 hp. |
 37 BMW 2002 TI BMW 2002 TI, 1968. The 2-liter engine produced 119 hp. |
 38 BMW M3 CSL BMW E46 M3 CSL, 2003. The M3s S54 naturally aspirated 3.2-litre straight-six engine produces 343 PS |
 39 BMW M Roadster BMW M Roadster, 1997-2002. The BMW M Roadster was designed to be the performance version of the BMW Z3, and there were significant differences between the two variants. The body of the M Roadster had many slight differences. These included front and rear bumpers, gills, rear wings, boot and mirrors. |
 40 BMW M Roadster BMW M Roadster, 1997-2002. The BMW M Roadster was designed to be the performance version of the BMW Z3, and there were significant differences between the two variants. The body of the M Roadster had many slight differences. These included front and rear bumpers, gills, rear wings, boot and mirrors. |
 41 BMW M3 Sport Evolution BMW M3 Sport Evolution, 1989-1990. Later the "Sport Evolution" model production run of 600 (sometimes referred as "EVO3") increased engine displacement to 2.5 L and produced 238 PS (175 kW). Sport Evolution models have enlarged front bumper openings and an adjustable multi-position front splitter and rear wing. Brake cooling ducts were installed in place of front foglights |
 42 BMW M635 CSi BMW M635 CSi, 1983-1989. BMW Motorsport introduced the M 635 CSi in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983. It is essentially an E24 powered by the powerplant of the BMW M1 - the M88 (286 PS). Most of the cars were equipped with special metric 415 mm diameter wheels requiring Michelin TRX tires. |
 43 BMW M635 CSi BMW M635 CSi, 1983-1989. BMW Motorsport introduced the M 635 CSi in Europe at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1983. It is essentially an E24 powered by the powerplant of the BMW M1 - the M88 (286 PS). Most of the cars were equipped with special metric 415 mm diameter wheels requiring Michelin TRX tires. |
 44 BMW M1 BMW M1, 1978-1981. The M1 coupe was hand-built between 1978 and 1981 under the motorsport division of BMW as a homologation special for sports car racing. The body was designed by Giugiaro, taking inspiration from the 1972 BMW Turbo show car. Originally, BMW commissioned Lamborghini to work out the details of the car's chassis, assemble prototypes and manufacture the vehicles, but Lamborghini's financial position meant that BMW reassumed control over the project in April 1978, after seven prototypes were built. |
 45 BMW M1 BMW M1, 1978-1981. The M1 coupe was hand-built between 1978 and 1981 under the motorsport division of BMW as a homologation special for sports car racing. The body was designed by Giugiaro, taking inspiration from the 1972 BMW Turbo show car. Originally, BMW commissioned Lamborghini to work out the details of the car's chassis, assemble prototypes and manufacture the vehicles, but Lamborghini's financial position meant that BMW reassumed control over the project in April 1978, after seven prototypes were built. |
 46 BMW M1 BMW M1, 1978-1981. The M1 coupe was hand-built between 1978 and 1981 under the motorsport division of BMW as a homologation special for sports car racing. The body was designed by Giugiaro, taking inspiration from the 1972 BMW Turbo show car. Originally, BMW commissioned Lamborghini to work out the details of the car's chassis, assemble prototypes and manufacture the vehicles, but Lamborghini's financial position meant that BMW reassumed control over the project in April 1978, after seven prototypes were built. |
 47 BMW M3 GTR An E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 493 hp. Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which were outpaced by the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version of the E46 M3 GTR 16, entered by Schnitzer Motorsport, was very successful in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with BMW factory driver Jörg Müller securing the 2001 GT title . Two Schnitzer Motorsport M3 GTR cars saw a comeback in 2003 at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, winning 1–2 in 2004 and 2005, as well as entries in the 24 Hours Spa. Onboard coverage recorded in 2004 Hans-Joachim Stuck, Pedro Lamy, Jörg Müller and Dirk Müller on the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. |
 48 BMW M3 GTR An E46 GTR came to life in February 2001, powered by the P60B40 a 3,997 cc V8 producing 493 hp. Unlike the straight-six powered M3 versions, which were outpaced by the Porsche 996 GT3, the racing version of the E46 M3 GTR 16, entered by Schnitzer Motorsport, was very successful in the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) with BMW factory driver Jörg Müller securing the 2001 GT title . Two Schnitzer Motorsport M3 GTR cars saw a comeback in 2003 at the 24 Hours Nürburgring, winning 1–2 in 2004 and 2005, as well as entries in the 24 Hours Spa. Onboard coverage recorded in 2004 Hans-Joachim Stuck, Pedro Lamy, Jörg Müller and Dirk Müller on the Nürburgring and Spa-Francorchamps. |
 49 BMW 320 Gruppe 5 BMW 320 Group 5, 1977. The Group 5 version of the BMW 320, introduced in 1977 as a replacement to the already obsolete BMW 3.0 CSL and became nicknamed as the Flying Brick in reference to the blocky bodyshape, was powered by a Formula Two engine that was tuned to 225 kW (306 PS) by BMW Motorsport. The car was developed in only just over 12 weeks, without technical drawings. BMW Motorsport engineers simply carried out the modifications directly, with the car progressively taking its final shape. |
 50 BMW 320 Gruppe 5 BMW 320 Group 5, 1977. The Group 5 version of the BMW 320, introduced in 1977 as a replacement to the already obsolete BMW 3.0 CSL and became nicknamed as the Flying Brick in reference to the blocky bodyshape, was powered by a Formula Two engine that was tuned to 225 kW (306 PS) by BMW Motorsport. The car was developed in only just over 12 weeks, without technical drawings. BMW Motorsport engineers simply carried out the modifications directly, with the car progressively taking its final shape. |
 51 BMW 3.0 CSL BMW 3.0 CSL, 1975. Initially using the same engine as the 3.0 CS, the 3.0 CSL was given a very small increase in displacement to 3,003 cc by increasing the engine bore by one quarter of a millimetre. This was done in August 1972 to allow the CSL to be raced in the "over three litre" racing category, allowing for some increase in displacement in the racing cars. In 1973, the engine in the 3.0 CSL was given another, more substantial increase in displacement to 3,153 cc by increasing the stroke to 84 mm. This final version of the 3.0 CSL was homologated in July 1973 along with an aerodynamic package including a large air dam, short fins running along the front fenders, a spoiler above and behind the trailing edge of the roof, and a tall rear wing. The rear wings were not installed at the factory, but were left in the boot for installation after purchase. This was done because the wings were illegal for use on German roads. The full aero package earned the racing CSLs the nickname "Batmobile". |
 52 BMW 3.0 CSL BMW 3.0 CSL, 1975. Initially using the same engine as the 3.0 CS, the 3.0 CSL was given a very small increase in displacement to 3,003 cc by increasing the engine bore by one quarter of a millimetre. This was done in August 1972 to allow the CSL to be raced in the "over three litre" racing category, allowing for some increase in displacement in the racing cars. In 1973, the engine in the 3.0 CSL was given another, more substantial increase in displacement to 3,153 cc by increasing the stroke to 84 mm. This final version of the 3.0 CSL was homologated in July 1973 along with an aerodynamic package including a large air dam, short fins running along the front fenders, a spoiler above and behind the trailing edge of the roof, and a tall rear wing. The rear wings were not installed at the factory, but were left in the boot for installation after purchase. This was done because the wings were illegal for use on German roads. The full aero package earned the racing CSLs the nickname "Batmobile". |