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BMW: Behind The Blue Propellor

Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, or BMW as they’re more usually known, have a well-deserved reputation for engineering excellence and innovation. Their long history as manufacturers of aircraft engines, as well as motorcycles and cars, has given them a tradition of advanced technology, which has kept their vehicles very much in the forefront for many years.

While their pre- and post-war cars such as the handsome 328 roadster and the svelte 503 convertible have a dedicated following, BMW really hit their stride automotively in the 1960s, with crisply styled autobahn-stormers such as the 3.0CSL (often nicknamed the ‘Batmobile’ in its most extravagantly winged guise) and the tidy but very fast 2002 tii or Turbo.

The 1970s saw the birth of the M1 supercar, while the 1980s featured the quirky but pretty drop-door Z1 sports car and the extremely capable 8-series grand tourers, a range which is starting to attract the attention of collectors; good examples are gaining in value fast thanks to timelessly elegant styling and everyday usability. The racers, too, are highly prized – the marque achieved many successes in touring car racing and at Le Mans, and its Formula One cars had a long run of success in the 1980s and 1990s.

In more recent years the BMW range has broadened to include hatchbacks, sports cars, coupés and SUVs, but all built with the brand’s characteristic attention to detail and engineering competence. One recent car, however, stands out as an example of BMW’s dedication to pushing the boundaries of technology – the i8. A mid-engined electric hybrid supercar, it marries eye-catching styling with excellent fuel economy and world-class performance. Pointing the way to the future of the car, the i8 is an extremely impressive vehicle by any standards, and in 2015 it was the biggest-selling of all hybrid sports cars worldwide.

If you’d like to purchase a BMW, whether a futuristic hybrid supercar or one of their classic models, do please contact us to discuss how we can help you finance your favourite.

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