Without a doubt, the highlight of BMW’s research in electro mobility is the BMW E1. Designed by BMW Technik GmbH, the innovative vehicle is unveiled at the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show, and is the first thoroughbred electric car of modern times. The BMW E1 sets new standards in terms of lightweight construction, active and passive safety, practicality and efficient drivetrain technology. Photo 1208Like · 1989 BMW 8 Series 1989 In 1989 BMW introduced its 8 Series, a milestone in the BMW Coupé tradition. As well as the BMW 850Ci and 840Ci, the 850CSi developed by BMW Motorsport GmbH caused a particular sensation. The 381-horsepower, 5.6-litre V12 engine gave this luxury coupé performance to match its sporty looks and endowed it with the character of a long-distance tourer capable of satisfying the most demanding driver. Photo 36827Like · 1988 BMW Z1 1988 After a lengthy period of absence from this market segment, BMW introduced a roadster once again in 1987. The first vehicle to be developed entirely by the innovative team at BMW Technik GmbH, it is manufactured between 1988 and 1991. In total, 8,000 units of the ultra high-tech car are built. Photo 1866Like · Show 1987 Show 1971 - 1987 1967 Takeover of Hans Glas GmbH 1967 Midway through the 1960s, BMWs main plant in Munich had reached the limits of its capacity. In 1967, BMW purchased the Hans Glas GmbH Isaria Maschinenfabrik in Dingolfing, which also manufactured cars but was facing an acute financial crisis. This acquisition enabled BMW to enlarge the companys overstrained production resources. Photo 98Like · Show 1966 Show 1952 - 1966 1951 BMW R 68 1951 After 1945, BMW lacked a competitive sports model that would put the company back among the international leaders. The BMW R 68 from 1951 was therefore developed: a bike with a top speed of 160 km/h and accordingly capable of breaking the magic 100 mile an hour barrier. Photo 1686Like · 1948 BMW R 24 1948 The first BMW vehicle to take to the road after 1945 was the R 24 motorcycle, introduced in March 1948; it was a developed version of the pre-war R 23 model. Shortages of materials and machinery delayed series production until December 1948, but the sales success of the R 24 then exceeded all expectations, and in 1949 alone 9,144 were sold. Photo
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