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Still in the model stage: first step in the construction of the "Four Cylinders," BMW's head office in Munich.
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December 7, 1971: startup
date for BMW's new office tower, designed after the
4-cylinder engine.
The
satellite building houses the BMW Museum.
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BMW's mid-engine coupe, with wing doors, many high-tech features and only two seats, was designed by
Paul Bracq.
The first 5
Series car is launched in the year of the Munich Olympics.
BMW Motorsport
GmbH is founded. BMW builds an assembly plant in
South Africa.
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Eberhard von Kuenheim (center), chairman of BMW AG, presents Franz-Josef Strauss, leader of the CSU Party, an R 60 /5.
The BMW
2002 Turbo
from Munich is one of the first mass-produced turbos in the
world. BMW is European Formula 2 Champion, European Touring
Car Champion and World Sidecar Champion for the twentieth
time. The BMW motorcycle division celebrates their fiftieth
birthday - 500,000 have been built. The first European
subsidiary is opened in
France and BMW is founded in
North America.
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BMW 3.0 CSL with rear wing, front spoiler, side fins, and guide bars: this comprehensive aerodynamic package improves safety and
roadholding at high speeds.
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World's first mass-production bike with full fairing: the sporty R 100 RS provides excellent wind and weather
protection.
Coupés in the 6
Series are presented.
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Discreetly elegant: the BMW
7 Series 733i sets new standards in technology, design, and equipment.
BMW
driver training commences its traffic-safety program.
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BMW Motorsport's first racing model: Formula 1 aces Hans-Joachim Stuck and Niki Lauda pilot the
BMW M1 in the Procar
Series.
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BMW develops Digital Motor Electronics
(DME): a microcomputer synchronizes ignition and fuel injection for fuel savings, lower
emissions and better engine performance.
BMW supplies
the first armored BMW and begins R&D on
hydrogen engines.
It also founds 'Spielmotor Munich' the first time an
industrial company has teamed up with a local authority to
promote cultural initiatives. The first meeting of the BMW
supervisory board takes place with equal representation of
shareholders and employees.
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