BMW xDrive
xDrive system in a BMW X5 (E70) BMW xDrive is the marketing name for the all-wheel drive system found on various BMW models since 2003. The system uses an electronically actuated clutch-pack differential to vary the torque between the front and rear axles. Models with the DPC torque vectoring system also have a planetary gearset […]
BMW sDrive
BMW X1 sDrive18i (front) BMW X1 sDrive18i (rear) BMW sDrive is a single axle drive architecture that is purpose-built for sport-utility vehicles. Introduced by German automaker BMW as an option for the 2013 BMW X5 (F15), sDrive uses torque-vectoring and displacement mechanisms that optimise agility and efficiency. Today, sDrive is available on all of BMW’s […]
History of BMW motorcycles
BMW R 32 (1923–1926) BMW’s motorcycle history began in 1921 when the company commenced manufacturing engines for other companies. BMW’s own motorcycles—sold under the BMW Motorrad brand—began in 1923 with the BMW R 32, which was powered by a flat-twin engine (also called a “boxer-twin” engine). Production of motorcycles with flat-twin engines continues to this […]
List of BMW vehicles
The following is a list of BMW automobiles and motorcycles, ordered by year of introduction. Current production models Model Calendar yearintroduced Current model Vehicle description Introduction Update/facelift Hatchbacks 1 Series 2004 2024 – C-segment/Subcompact executive hatchback. Sedans 2 Series Gran Coupé 2020 2024 – C-segment/Subcompact executive fastback sedan. 3 Series 1975 2018 2024 D-segment/compact executive […]
BMW in motorsport
BMW 320si, E90 WTCC, Jörg Müller (BMW Team Germany) 2008 Throughout its history, BMW cars and motorcycles have been successful in a range of motorsport activities. Apart from the factory efforts, many privateer teams enter BMW road cars in touring car racing. BMW also entered cars or provided engines in Formula One, Formula Two and […]
BMW i Vision Dee
BMW i Vision Dee Overview Manufacturer BMW Production 2025 (planned) Assembly BMW Body and chassis Class concept car Body style 4-door sedan Powertrain Transmission Single-speed with fixed ratio Chronology Successor BMW Vision Neue Klasse The BMW i Vision Dee is an electric concept car marketed by the German car manufacturer BMW. It is a model of […]
BMW iX4
The BMW iX4 is an electric D-segment crossover planned to be produced by BMW AG from 2026. First generation (G46; 2026) G46 Overview Type Compact luxury coupe SUV Manufacturer BMW i Model code G46 Production 2026-unknown Model years 2026-unknown The G46 will be introduced in 2026. References
BMW iX
BMW iX BMW iX (2021-2025) Overview Manufacturer BMW Model code I20 Production July 2021–present Model years 2022–present Assembly Germany: Dingolfing (Plant Dingolfing) Designer Sawyer Li (2019)Chris Lee (2019)Shuai Feng (Head of BMW Designworks) Body and chassis Class Mid-size luxury crossover SUV Body style 5-door SUV Layout Dual-motor, all-wheel drive (xDrive) Powertrain Electric motor Two synchronous electric motors Transmission […]
BMW iDrive
iDrive is an in-car communications and entertainment system, used to control most secondary vehicle systems in late-model BMW cars. It was launched in 2001, first appearing in the E65 7 Series. The system unifies an array of functions under a single control architecture consisting of an LCD panel mounted on the dashboard and a control […]
BMW i4
BMW i4 Overview Manufacturer BMW Model code G26 BEV Production October 2021 – present Model years 2022–present Assembly Germany: Munich Designer Seungmo Lim (concept & production exterior)Chris Lee (interior design) Body and chassis Class Compact executive car (D) Body style 5-door liftback/fastback sedan Layout Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive (eDrive) Dual-motor, all-wheel drive (xDrive) Platform Cluster Architecture (CLAR) Related […]
BMW Z9
BMW Z9 Rear view The BMW Z9 (or Z9 Gran Turismo, Z9 GT) is a four-seat coupe concept car with a body made from a carbon-fiber skin over an aluminum space frame. It was introduced in September 1999 at the Frankfurt Auto Show. At the 2000 Paris Auto Show, a convertible variant of the Z9 […]
BMW Z4 GTE
BMW Z4 GTE Category American Le Mans Series GT (2013)United SportsCar Championship GTLM (2014-2015)European Le Mans Series (2015) Constructor BMW Predecessor BMW M3 GT2 Successor BMW M6 GTLM Technical specifications Chassis Unitary construction steel body with welded safety cell made of extremely rigid precision steel tubing; safety fuel tank in CRP sandwich tray; pneumatic four-stamp […]
