100+ Mind blowing facts about BMW cars You don't know!

April 19, 2025 · Cars

Whenever someone talks about BMW cars, 1st thing that comes to mind is its drifting capability. That is true, BMW is good at drifting but here we are going to list more than 100 facts about BMW that you probably don't know. These are uncommon BMW facts. These facts about BMW company tells about its history, technology, design philosophy and its global influence. Full form of BMW is "Bayerische Motoren Werke". BMW is a German luxury car maker. Whenever it comes to luxury, performance and technology, the story cannot go further without talking about BMW. BMW is known not just for its brilliant cars they are also for their story, racing heritage and their innovative approach. Do you know that some BMW M models are inspired by fighter jets? Here you will find 100 interesting and unknown facts about BMW. If you are a true automobile enthusiast, you are going to love this piece of content.

There is a proverb for BMW M cars: "They eat supercars for Breakfast"

Unknown facts about BMW

BMW made a microcar back in 1950s that was known as BMW Isetta. This microcar had only one door and 3-wheels.
BMW logo does not represent an aircraft propeller; BMW logo is inspired by Bavarian flag(blue & white).
Once BMW made worlds fastest armoured car "BMW 760Li High Security" and that car was bullet & bomb proof.
World is busy building fast electric cars but they made their 1st electric car in 1972 that was BMW 1602e. This car was showcased during olympic games.
Fuel tanks of BMW motorcycles are generally inverted, because this arrangement gives better balance to the rider.
BMW factories run on 100% renewable energy sources.
BMW GINA Concept car was made with fibre tension fabric that can be changed, which was not metal.
Once BMW made a car that could release perfume, this feature was in the BMW 7 series.
BMW's "Hofmeister Kink" this is a design element which can be seen on the corner of the window on every BMW cars.
BMW M1 car was made with Lamborghini.
Brands' 1st all wheel drive cars was lauched in 1985, that was BMW 325iX.
All BMW cars are built on a 50:50 weight distribution ratio, which gives a better driving experience.
In 1999, BMW made a short film called "BMW Films" that was directed by Hollywood directors.
BMW is the only car brand that offers Laser Headlight technology in some of its cars.
This luxury car brand uses Active Sound Design that makes the sound of the car musical and sporty.
BMW once had more than 20 cars painted by international artists under the name BMW Art Cars — Andy Warhol even designed one.
During the 2nd world War BMW R75 motorcycle was used by the German Army.
Once BMW wanted to buy both Rolls-Royce and Bentley, but BMW only managed to buy Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen bought the Bentley.
BMW's ConnectedDrive system can update itself without going to the service centre.
BMW iDrive system was introduced in 2001 in the BMW 7 Series, which is still an inspiration for other brands.
BMW started its M division in 1972 to make racing cars and high-performance road cars. M stands for motorsports.
You should know that 1st M car was not build for roads it was actually a race car. This was not sold to public.
BMW M1 1978 was the 1st road-ready M car that was designed with Lamborghini, but BMW built it.
Every M division cars are tested on Nürburgring Nordschleife Germany's popular race track. This track test car performace to the best.
Engines & some parts of BMW M3 and M5 are hand assembled, not in a factory.
M division carefully tunes the exhaust sound of each and every M car, so that they can give pure BMW M Sound.
BMW M5 is the worlds 1st super sedan. BMW M5 E28(1985) is believed to be worlds 1st high-performance sedan. This car is a family sedan but performs like a race car.
BMW once made the M550d M performance a diesel car that had 4 turbos.
M cars are offered in two variants that is Competition and CS(Club Sport). M competition sedand has more power and specification tuning than standard M cars. CS models are lightweight and track focused.
BMW M cars comes with drift specific features like, drift analyser, line lock and electronic slide control, that make M cars fun to ride.
You should know that M performance and M cars are different. M performance cars such as M340i, M550i they have less sporty tuning than Pure M cars, M cars care purely made by M division.
BMW M5 CS is the fastest and most powerful M car till date. It can go to 0-100 km/h in 3 Seconds.
The colours of BMW M cars are entirely different from normal BMW cars.

Facts about the BMW company

We have divided BMW facts into several different categories. We will start this BMW fact list with its history.

BMW was established on March 7 1916, as a Bayerische aircraft company.
Full name of BMW is "Bayerische Motoren Werke".
This automaker was started as an aircraft engine manufacturer.
After the 1st world War company was banned from making aircraft engines, and after this company started making motorcycles and other automobile components.
In 1932, BMW launched its 1st motorcycle, BMW R32.
In 1937, BMW made the world's fastest motorcycle that could go up to 173.7 miles/hr.
By taking control of Fahrzeugfabrik Eisenach in 1928, BMW started making automobiles.
Its headquarters are in Munich, Germany.
During the 2nd world War, BMW manufactured both jet engines and aircraft engines.
After the war, BMW also produced agricultural equipment and bicycles.
Again in 1952, BMW started automobile manufacturing.

So these are the historical facts about BMW. Now, let's list some facts about BMW cars and motorcycles.

Facts about BMW cars and motorcycles.

BMW launched its BMW 3 Series in 1975 and became the brand's most popular model.
BMW 7 Series was launched in 1977. This series is the brand's main luxury sedan.
BMW X5, this is the company's 1st SUV that was launched back in 1999.
BMW i8 is a plug-in hybrid sports car that was launched in 2014.
The motorcycle division of BMW is known as BMW Motorrad.
The main sports motorcycle of this brand is the BMW S1000RR, which was launched in 2009.
In 2020, BMW launched its 1st fully electric SUV, BMW iX3.
BMW's electric and hybrid car lineup is "the i series", such as i3 and i8.
In 2021, BMW launched the i4 and ix electric cars.
BMW M series cars are known for their performance.
In 1940 BMW won Mille Miglia race, and from then BMW cars are knows as "The Ultimate Driving Machine".
In 1972, BMW tested a driver assistance system in a concept car; nowadays, this thing has become normal.
BMW headquarters in Munich is designed as a 4-cylinder engine.

BMW global presence & production

BMW is a Multinational Corporation means it has a presence all around the world.

BMW has production facilities in Germany, Brazil, China, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States of America.
In 2023, BMW sold 2.55 million vehicles, which is a new record.
In 2022 BMW's electric vehicle sales was 9% that reached 15% in 2023. In 2023 they sold 376,000 electric cars.
BMW owns brands like MINI and Rolls-Royce.

So, these are more than 100 BMW facts that not everyone knows. Share this article with someone who is a BMW fan. BMW cars are made differently.