In December 1922, BMW chief designer Max Friz puts the first full-scale BMW motorcycle on the drawing board. At its heart is an air-cooled two-cylinder four-stroke boxer engine. The first BMW motorcycle, the R 32, was presented in September 1923. This heralded the beginning of BMW motorcycle production and launched an unprecedented success story. To … Read more
GTR – this combination of letters is a promising abbreviation for many motorsport and tuning fans, as it stands for Gran Turismo Racing. MANHART also often used it to designate particularly spectacular creations. Now the MH4 GTR II is making its debut. After the first top sports car with this designation was based on the … Read more
BMW will be participating in the Essen Motor Show 2022 with numerous attractions and a diverse programme. Europe’s largest trade fair for tuning, motorsport and sporty production vehicles will open its doors at the Gruga-Halle grounds from 3 to 11 December 2022. Among other things, BMW will inspire visitors with a world premiere: In Essen, … Read more
The BMW 3.0 CSL (fuel consumption combined: 11.0 l/100 km; CO2 emissions combined: 249 g/km according to WLTP; details according to NEDC: – ) combines a unique design with a puristic performance experience in two seats. It conveys to the present day in an extremely focused manner the concept created in the 1970s of applying racetrack technology designed for … Read more
Today’s start of production for the fully-electric BMW iX1* in Regensburg illustrates the pace with which the BMW Group is ramping up electromobility. As announced almost two years ago, all German plants can now produce electric cars. The smallest model among the BMW Sports Activity Vehicles will boost the volume of electric vehicles. Milan Nedeljković, … Read more
For more than 40 years, the abbreviation “RS” has stood for sports touring par excellence in conjunction with the BMW boxer engine. The R 1250 RS is now even more innovative and sophisticated and delivers the ultimate sporty, dynamic touring experience. In conjunction with the boxer engine, the legendary BMW Motorrad abbreviation “RS” is synonymous … Read more
With the Touring version of the current BMW M3, the Germans seem to have a winner on their hands. Long-awaited and finally arrived, the estate version of the M3 sedan is now available to order and today Manhart let the world know that the MH3 650 Touring is the latest addition to their workshop and … Read more
BMW Motorrad and the purist, naked roadster powered by a boxer engine – this has always been a success story ever since BMW motorcycles have been around. Whether on winding country roads, over soaring alpine passes, on a tour with a pillion or on a short, relaxing ride after work – the R 1250 R … Read more
The new BMW M2 (fuel consumption combined: 9.8 – 9.6 l/100 km [28.8 – 29.4 mpg imp]; CO2 emissions combined: 222 – 218 g/km in the WLTP cycle; figures for the NEDC cycle: – ) promises unadulterated driving pleasure through every mile – of everyday journeys and track sessions alike. The race-inspired character of the compact high-performance sports car can be accentuated to stunning effect … Read more
The independent safety experts at the European consumer protection institute Euro NCAP awarded both the BMW X1 Sports Activity Vehicle and the modern all-rounder in the premium compact segment, the BMW 2 Series Active Tourer, the highest rating of five stars. In the demanding test procedure, both vehicles impressed with outstanding occupant protection in collisions … Read more