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Hi BMW fans after the feedback we've had with the Volkswagen & Audi FAQ Threads I plan on making one for BMW Lounge.

Now I need your help in what you would like in the BMW FAQ ?

So far I'll add
-Shareholder structure
-What Companies BMW owns > Links of all these companies (worldwide home sites)
-a little background history

If you have any additions please add to this forum.

Thanks phaeton

PM me if you wish

BMW FAQ so far.......

What is the Shareholder Structure of the BMW Group ?


What Automotive Companies doe the BMW Group own ?

BMW automotive division & motorcycle division
Mini - British carmaker (maker of the Mini family of cars)
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars - luxury British carmaker

Links of Interest

BMW Group Home http://www.bmwgroup.com/
BMW International http://www.bmw.com/
Mini International http://www.mini.com/
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars http://www.rolls-roycemotorcars.com/master_frame.html

BMW Milestones
1928
BMW buys the Eisenach automobile plant, where the Austin Seven was successfully produced under the name "Dixi 3/15 PS". This vehicle is developed further, going on sale in 1929 as the BMW 3/15 PS DA 2 with a range of different bodyshells. A small car with a lot of appeal, its popularity helps the company to survive the lean years of the Depression.

1936
The BMW 328 celebrates its premiere with unique style: at the Nürburgring, Ernst Henne wins gold in the fastest standard-production 2-litre sports car. Winning over 120 other races between 1936 and 1940, only 464 vehicles are ever built. To this day, the supple aesthetics of the 328 continue to appeal to motorsports fans all the world over.

1951
A spacious sedan to match the highest expectations, the curvy, full-bodied design of the BMW 501 earns it the nickname of "Baroque angel". With the Eisenach plant now under Soviet control, it is also the first BMW automobile to be built completely in Munich. From 1954 onwards, it is joined by the 502, which possesses the world's first V8 light-alloy engine.

1955
Critics love BMW's V8 sedans and sports cars; it is the BMW Isetta that won the hearts of the public. Just 2.29 m long, the company obtains the licence to build the motocoupé from ISO in Italy. Powered by a 12 or 13 hp BMW motorcycle engine, over 160,000 people buy an Isetta in the Fifties, making it the best-selling BMW of the decade and a symbol for the boom years after the war.

1956
Designed in less than a year by Albrecht Goertz, the BMW 507 is a very exclusive sports car: only a total of 252 are built. Most of the work is carried out by hand, customised to meet each buyer's wishes. Its timeless good looks, with a sleek silhouette, supple curves and expansive bonnet, guarantee that it remains the embodiment of the dream car to this day

1961
A compact, dynamic car for everyone brings BMW its greatest success. The BMW 1500 is the first New Class car and is followed by the BMW 1800 in 1963, ten horsepower stronger. Almost 145,000 BMW 1800s are built; the company's plants turn out some 140,000 BMW 2000 cars after its launch in 1966. The 1800 TI is created in 1964 and goes on to savour wins on the race track.

1972
The production of a completely new generation of cars begins in Munich: the 5 Series. Relocating to the Dingolfing plant shortly afterwards, the 5 Series wins BMW new customers and fans outside the sports fans who have admired the company so far. With models ranging from the cost-efficient 518i to the mighty M5, the 5 Series proves its worth as an all-rounder and results in sales figures to match.

1975
Only a few 3 Series models are initially launched, but over time the number grows to around thirty - from the 316g to the M3. The 3 Series is a global success - about seven million cars are sold worldwide over the coming twenty-five years. Each one combines compactness with exceptional handling and can, if desired, deliver power that is second to none.

1977
Elegant, comfortable, top-of-the-range sedans. Perfect down to the last detail, state-of-the-art technology. In other words, the BMW 7 Series. Launched in 1977, each successive generation interprets the ethos of the series anew. Today the 7 Series is one of the world's most prestigious luxury cars, with sales figures to match.

1987
BMW surprises everyone in 1987 when it unveils the 750i and 750iL, the first German cars with a V12 engine in almost fifty years. With a capacity of 5,379 cc, its engine initially produces 300 hp, but later increases this to 326 hp with no less than 490 Nm torque.

BMW Milestones taken from http://www.bmw.com/com/en/index_narr...roduction.html

Looking very good and informative so far with the diagrams and everything. My knowledge about BMW close to non existant compared to some members here so I'll pass the word to them

if someone could make a list car/platform/code like the one Christian did for MB, it would be great!

This is all very interesting, thanks for putting in the work!!!

BMW FANS,

Take a look at the Mercedes-Benz chassis code post I made in the link below:

Link: http://www.germancarzone.com/showthread.php?t=9240 (I'm going to make an FAQ for Mercedes-Benz Lounge need your help ?)

If anyone wants to do the same for BMW, I can supply some high quality pictures of some of the rarer BMW's as there are a ton of classic car shows and museums in my area. Feel free to send me a PM if you're interested.

407 x 303 is the best picture format for such a project I believe. Decent quality and still quick-loading.

List of all E#s and F#s with corresponding models will be a good addition to list. Thanks for your effort.

E-codes for different cars, all the ones I found.


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E87, 2004-
1-series


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E21 , 1976-1983
3-series


E30, 1983-1993
3-series


E36, 1991-2000
3-series


E46, 1998-2007
3-series


E90/E91 (E91 for the Touring version), 2005-
3-series


E92, 2006-
3-serie Coupé


E93, 2007-
3-serie Cabriolet



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E12, 1973-1981
5-series


E28, 1982-1988
5-series
Pictures Missing!!

E34, 1988-1996
5-series
Pictures Missing!!

E39, 1996-2003
5-series


E60/E61 (E61 for the Touring version), 2003-
5-series

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E24, 1977-1989
6-series



E63, 2004-
6-series



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E23, 1978-1986
7-series


E32, 1987-1994
7-series


E38, 1994-2001
7-series


E65/E66 (E66, the Long version), 2002-
7-series



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E31, 1990-1999
8-series


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E52, 2000-2002
Z8


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E26, 1978
M1


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[b]Z1 (never got a E-code), 1989-1991[/B]


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Z3 (belong to E36), 1996-2002
Roadster/Coupé



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E85, 2003-2006
Z4 Roadster/Coupé



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E83, 2004-
X3


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E53, 2000-2006
X5


E70, 2007-
X5



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E9, 1968-1976
BMW 2800


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E3, 1968-1977
2500, 2800


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02, 1966-1977
2002


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00, 1963-1972
1600,1800, 2000


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Hope this covers most. Can some one please give F#s for X4, X7, X8, 2er, shooting brake, Z2, 9er, targa, etc.

BMW E3 — (1968–1977) 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.3 "New Six" sedans
BMW E9 — (1969–1975) 2800CS, 3.0CS, 3.0CSL "New Six" coupés
BMW E12 — (1972–1981) 5 Series
BMW E21 — (1975–1983) 3 Series
BMW E23 — (1977–1986) 7 Series
BMW E24 — (1976–1989) 6 Series
BMW E26 — (1978–1981) M1
BMW E28 — (1981–1988) 5 Series
BMW E30 — (1982–1991) 3 Series
BMW E31 — (1990–1999) 8 Series
BMW E32 — (1986–1994) 7 Series
BMW E34 — (1988–1995) 5 Series
BMW E36 — (1991–1999) 3 Series
BMW E36/5 — (1995–1998) 3 Series Compact (US market known as "318ti")
BMW E36/7 - (1996-2002) Z3 Series Roadster
BMW E36/8 - (1998-2002) Z3 Series Coupe
BMW E38 — (1994–2001) 7 Series
BMW E39 — (1996–2003) 5 Series
BMW E46/5 — (2000–2004) 3 Series Compact
BMW E46/4 — (1998–2005) 3 Series Sedan
BMW E46/3 — (1999–2005) 3 Series Touring/Sports Wagon
BMW E46/2 — (1999–2006) 3 Series Coupe
BMW E46/C — (1999–2006) 3 Series Convertible
BMW E52 — (2000–2003) Z8
BMW E53 — (2000–2006) X5
BMW E60 — (2004–present) 5 Series
BMW E61 — (2004–2007) 5 Series Touring/Sports Wagon
BMW E63 — (2004–present) 6 Series coupe
BMW E64 — (2004–present) 6 Series convertible
BMW E65 — (2002–2007) 7 Series short wheelbase
BMW E66 — (2002–2007) 7 Series long wheelbase
BMW E67 — (2002–2007) 7 Series Protection
BMW E70 — (2007-present) X5
BMW E71 — (2007-present) X6
BMW E72 — (2007-present) X5 hybrid?
BMW E83 — (2004–present) X3
BMW E85 — (2003–present) Z4
BMW E86 — (2006–present) Z4 Coupe
BMW E87 — (2004–present) 1 Series
BMW E88 — (2008) 1 Series Convertible
BMW E89 — (2009) Z4 roadster
BMW E90 — (2005–present) 3 Series
BMW E91 — (2005–present) 3 Series Touring/Sports Wagon
BMW E92 — (2006–present) 3 Series Coupe
BMW E93 — (2007–present) 3 Series Convertible
BMW F01 — (2008) 7 Series
BMW F02 — (2009) 7 Series long wheelbase
BMW F03 — (2008) Z8 successor
BMW F04 - (2009) 8 Series Light Base
BMW F05 - (2009) V5 MPV
BMW F10 — (2010) 5 Series
BMW F11 — (2012) 5 Series Touring/Sports Wagon
BMW F12 — (2011) 6 Series Coupe
BMW F13 — (2011) 6 Series Convertible
BMW F14 — (2011) LC5

when is this thread suppose to be "finish"?

I've spending hours on the net searching for pictures but still I didnt manage to find good photos for all models