The Iconic BMW 507: The Roadster That Changed BMW’s Future In the mid-1950s, BMW was struggling financially and needed a halo car to reinvigorate the brand. They found the answer in the stunning BMW 507 roadster. A V8-powered sports car built between 1956 and 1959 which helped shape BMW’s future as a sporty, driver-focused brand….
2002 BMW Models in 2002 – Celebrating An Iconic Coupe The year 2002 marked the 30th anniversary of BMW’s famed 2002 series coupes. First launched in 1968, the 2002 set the template for BMW’s sporty driving dynamics for decades to come. In 2002, BMW paid homage to this icon with special edition 2002 models that…
BMW E38 7 Series – Pinnacle of 1990s Luxury Performance Produced from 1994-2001, the BMW E38 generation 7 Series luxury sedans pushed new standards for comfort, dynamics, and technology. As BMW’s flagship, the E38 incorporated multiple innovations that spread across BMW’s lineup and influenced the automotive industry. New Design Language for the 1990s BMW E38…
1999 BMW M3 – Peak of the E36 Generation The 1999 model year represented the pinnacle of the E36 BMW M3 generation. With nearly a decade of development, the 1999 M3 offered refined performance and handling that defined the affordable sports coupe segment in the late 1990s. The M3 evolved into a balanced and capable…
BMW E9 – The Iconic Sharknose 3.0 CSL and CSi The BMW E9 chassis code represents the German automaker’s legendary classically styled coupes spanning the late 1960s through the mid-1970s. In 3.0 CSL and CSi trim, the pillarless E9 models stand out as defining performance coupes merging power, handling, and distinctive style into an iconic…
BMW 850CSI – The Peak of BMW’s 90s Grand Touring The BMW 850CSi arrived in 1996 as the ultimate evolution of BMW’s E31 8 Series coupe. With only 1,510 units built for global markets, the 850CSi showcased BMW’s performance and luxury credentials through limited production and an elevated price point. Its blend of styling presence,…
BMW M3 E30 – The Legendary Original M3 The BMW M3 E30 first arrived in 1986, establishing a new performance benchmark for the brand. Built from the two-door 3 Series coupe, the E30 M3 brought race-tuned performance to the street. This iconic first M3 generation combined track-capable handling with everyday drivability, creating an instant legend. …
Among BMW enthusiasts, few models enjoy exalted esteem like the landmark E39 generation 5 Series range produced from 1996-2004. As the successor continuing BMW’s popular boxy E34 midsize sedan, the fluid yet taut E39 design struck a nuanced balance between conservative evolution and technical revolution for the era. This calculated strategy paid off handsomely reflected…