20/11/2024
10 lesser-known facts about BMW:
1. **Founded in 1916**: BMW was originally established as an aircraft engine manufacturer¹.
2. **First Product**: Their first product was a straight-six aircraft engine, which was highly praised during World War I².
3. **Logo Meaning**: The BMW logo represents the blue and white colors of the Bavarian flag, reflecting the company's origins¹.
4. **First Car**: BMW's first car was the Dixi, produced in 1928 after acquiring the rights to build the British Austin Seven².
5. **Electric Pioneers**: BMW built its first electric car, the 1602 Elektro-Antrieb, in 1972².
6. **Kidney Grilles**: The iconic kidney grille design first appeared in 1933 on the BMW 303².
7. **Formula 1 Success**: BMW's M12 engine, used in Formula 1, could produce up to 1,500 horsepower in qualifying trim².
8. **World War II Impact**: After World War II, BMW was banned from producing motor vehicles and survived by making pots, pans, and bicycles².
9. **Luxury Interiors**: BMW designs luxurious airplane interiors, including those for Singapore Airlines¹.
10. **Longest Drift**: BMW holds the world record for the longest continuous car drift, achieved in a BMW M5².
