BMW World - Technology

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1990-2000	Ultrasonic Park Distance Control (PDC) Variable Valve Train (VANOS) Satellite-based Navigation System Aluminum rear-axle Methane-Fueled car Side-Impact Head Protection System (HPS)

Electronic Damping Control (EDC) Ellipsoid Reflector Headlights Electronic Fuel Consumption Guage On-board computer (OBC)	1980-1990 Cars of the '80s

1970-1980 Cars of the '70s	Digital Motor Electronics (DME) Electronic Antilock Braking System (ABS) Turbocharger (2002) Lightweight Wheels Catalytic converter Electronic speedometer

BMW 1500 - a turning point in modern car design; sporty, compact, functional Level Control System	1960-1970 Cars of the '60s

1950-1960 Cars of the '50s	Semi-arm trailing suspension Disc brakes V-8 All-Aluminum engine

BMW motorcycles set new land speed record of 135 mph DFW biplane equipped with BMW 6-cylinder inline engine sets new altitude world record (30,000 ft)	1910-1950