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In the hidden corners of automotive history, where engineering marvels and audacious ideas often reside, there lies a story as intriguing as it is improbable: a BMW M5, not just any M5, but one humming with the heart of a secret Volkswagen engine. This isn't a tale of corporate espionage
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In Hans Winkler's world at BMW M, precision and passion scale up in miniature models. His latest is a meticulous BMW 3.0 CSL prototype replica, crafted with a surgeon's precision and an artist's eye. A small marvel with a big heart.
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BMW embarked on its 3D printing voyage in 1990 with the inauguration of its Rapid Technologies Center. The initial focus was on stereolithography, a form of 3D printing that enabled the creation of early concept and component prototypes. These prototypes served as crucial stepping stones, guiding the transition from concept
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In a world where the phrase "self-driving" conjures images of Silicon Valley start-ups and their tech-laden prototypes dodging pedestrians, BMW has decided to take a different route – quite literally. Welcome to the future of automotive testing, or as BMW likes to call it: "Driverless Development." It's like having a tireless,
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It's no secret that BMW's M division has been brewing up storms in the engine bays of the world's most eager-to-thrash sports cars and saloons. But with the S58 engine, they've conjured a tempest. A straight-six tempest that, mind you, pays homage to the gods of inline powerplants that have
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In the shadow of the Bavarian Alps, where the pretzels are as twisted as the Nürburgring and the beer flows like the Autobahn on a Sunday morning, there lies a place where BMWs go to be reborn. Welcome to the BMW Group's Recycling- and Dismantling Center (RDC) in Unterschleißheim, just
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Ladies and Gentlemen, fasten your seatbelts and prepare for a journey into the future, because BMW is on the verge of unleashing a revolution in electric mobility! Welcome to the era of the Neue Klasse, a groundbreaking all-electric lineup that is setting the stage for a transformative epoch in the
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The BMW S38, a name that resonates with automotive enthusiasts and engineers alike. For many, it evokes images of the iconic BMW M5 tearing down the Autobahn, its straight-6 heart purring and roaring in harmonious symphony. But beyond the romanticized imagery, the S38 stands as a testament to BMW's relentless
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Bavarian Motor Works, or as you and I fondly call it, BMW, has long been synonymous with driving pleasure. Think of it as the automotive equivalent of a perfectly brewed German beer – rich in tradition, flavor, and, if consumed in excess, capable of making you feel on top of the
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Ah, the M50. If you're a true Bimmer enthusiast, just hearing that name probably sends a shiver of excitement down your spine. But for those of you who might be scratching your heads, wondering, "M-what now?", let's dive into a bit of Bavarian history. Picture this: It's the 1980s. Synth