Un pequeño tributo a la E21

Señores, arrodillense se los ordeno xD, estan a punto de presenciar algo mas que un tributo, deberiamos todos rendir hornor a estos super pedazos de maquinas. Dejando de lado al estupidez...quiero mostrarles unos videos en lo que se hace honor a las E21

Miren el video y se van a dar cuenta de porque a tanta gente nos encanta los BMW..

BMW M1 (1979) Ya casi tocando..los 80'

Bueno, con el post anterior ( serie 3 E21) y con este de alguna manera salimos de esta gran decada y entramos a una mejor todavia, desde mi punto de vista los 80' es donde se encuentran los mejores modelos que uno puede ver de BMW, a mi se me cae la baba por todos..asi q espero q les gusten todos los modelos y de a poquito ya vamos llegando a los modelos modernos ^^ lo que quieren todos jeje. Sigo con el post ;)...

The rarest of modern BMWs was manufactured from 1979 to 1980 by Baur using an Italian made space frame chassis based on the 1972 Turbo concept car.

The M1 was the first car produced by BMW Motorsport. Originally released in 1978, the M1 experienced production and homologation problems that kept it from international competition until the car was no longer competitive. First shown at the Paris Motor Show, the M1 was discontinued in 1981.

With a 24-valve cylinder head, the engine had 277 hp at 6500 rpm and develops 239 ft/lb of torque at 5000 rpm. Several racing versions exist with power outputs of up to 850hp.

The M1 was all Italian in look and feel, but had a big BMW engine wailing from the back. As one writer puts it, "the sensation of having that twin-cam six just behind your head is hard to describe-it's like extra bass, but without the 12-inch woofers." Only a handful of road versions of the M1 exist.

BMW serie 3 E21 ( De lo mejores q pudo haber fabricado BM )

A quien no le gustaria tener uno?? ..a mi se me caen los calzones por uno de estos... Debo decirlo, mi sueño es tener una 320 e21 ! Bueno sueño...no esta tan lejos tampoco, estamos hablando de un auto de mas de 20 años..espero q ese dia llegue alguna ves. ^^ En fin..ahora a lo q la gente quiere, llo voy a hacer mas especifico con una lista de todos los modelos E21 y bastantes imagenes, ya q es uno de mis modelos favoritos:

Modelos de serie

Esta tabla enumera toda la gama de modelos E21 de serie que se fabricaron desde 1975 hasta 1983 con sus respectivos motores y equipamiento:

Motor M10

Equipamiento básico:

• 315 motor de 1600cc de 75 CV (caballos vapor, o HP - horse power), el más económico y tardío.
• 316/1 motor de 1600cc de 90 CV sustituido por el 315 en 1981.
• 316/2 motor de 1800cc de 90 CV, con curvas de potencia y par mejoradas reemplazó al 316/1 y al 318 en 1980.
• 318 el mismo motor que el 316/2 pero con un algunos caballos más.
• 318i versión del 316/2 con inyección.

Equipamiento superior:

• 320 es la cilindrada más alta que llevaron los M10.
• 320i primer E21 en llevar inyección, derivó en dos modelos: 318i y 323i.

Motor M20

Todos se fabricaron con el equipamiento superior.

• 320/6 de 122 CV, lleva un carburador de cuádruple cuerpo.
• 320i/6 de 128 CV, es un modelo tardío durante la transición al E30.
• 323i alcanza los 143 CV y es el más potente de los E21 convencionales, sustituye al 320i.

Modelo diesel

• 324d, fue el único E21 diesel (hay poquísimos) y equipaba el motor M21, se fabricó por la misma causa que el 320i/6.
• 324td, fue el modelo turbo alcanzaba los 105 CV.

Modelos vendidos en USA

• 320i igual al 320i Europeo, pero con algunas variaciones típicamente americanas en la carrocería.
• 320i/2 lleva un motor de 318i con 101 CV y la misma carrocería que el 320i americano.

Modelos Especiales

Entre otros, se fabricaron los siguientes modelos especiales:

• 323 Alpina C1, modificación muy potenciada del 323i.
• 323 Schnitzer Turbo, ostentaba la mejor aceleración.
• 325M modelo raro, se vendió durante la transición a E30, basado en un 320 modificado, con más bloque y carburador. También podría tratarse del 525i M carrozado como E21.
• 328 Alpina B6 es el E21 más potente que se podía adquirir como coche de circulación. Se fabricaron varios tipos de B6 que contaron con un motor M30 de 528i modificado para caber en el vano motor de un serie 3. El más potente de ellos desarrollaba 218 CV
• 335 Härtge, el de cilindrada más elevada.
• Algunos modelos de competición de hasta más de 500 CV que, incluso, corrieron en las 24 Horas de Le Mans a finales de los 70, codeándose con BMW E26 M1 y Porsche 934 y 935. Estos no salieron a la venta pública ni se homologaron para circular. Entre ellos destacan los Silueta de la escuderia IMSA.

Todavia no es suficiente ??? xD queres mas fotos? bueno si te quedaste con ganas despues de sto solo pedilas y pongo mas en el blog ^^

BMW serie 7 E23

The first cars were the 728, 730 and the 733i with the advanced Bosch fuel injection. The 732i was sold from 1980-83 and was replaced by the 735i. The 728 and 730 were discontinued in 1979 and replaced for three years by the 728i.

In spring 1980, the E23 added power locks, electric windows and tinted glass. The 735i gained a headlamp washer and wiper. In 1981, the five speed manual gearbox replaced the four speed unit as standard. The BMW service indicator board first appeared on this model, and ABS was available as an option. In 1982 the four speed overdrive automatic gearbox was introduced as an option and there was a new front spoiler.

All E23s were based on the M30 "big six" engine. All were 12 valve units except the South African version of the 735i. The 728 and 730 were the only non fuel-injection engine models. ABS was an option on early cars, not standard equipment.

Early cars only had a 4 speed manual gearbox or a three speed automatic. Later versions had a 4 speed automatic with overdrive. The L7 was a luxury version available only in the US with an automatic transmission. This car had a leather head lining, leather door skins, leather dashboard, etc.

The South African 745i had a 277 hp engine taken from the M1 super car. The 745i was never officially imported to the USA.

BMW serie 7 (1977)

The BMW E23 is an automobile platform that was the basis for the first BMW 7 series luxury car, produced by the German automaker BMW. Replacing the bmw E3 large sedan, the E23 was produced for ten years from 1977 to 1987 and was replaced by the BMW E32 7 Series in 1986.

The following models were produced in this series:

• 725i
• 728
• 728i
• 730
• 730i
• 732i
• 733i
• 735i
• 745i (turbo)
• 745i (South Africa)
• L7

continua.. series 6

6 Series Models:

1976 - 1979	630 CS	2986 cc, ohc, 185 hp 6 cyl, Solex 4A1 carburetor
1976 - 1979	633 CSi	2986 cc, ohc, 185 hp 6 cyl, fuel injection
1976 - 1984	635 CSi	3210 cc, ohc, 200 hp 6 cyl, fuel injection
1978 - 1989	628 CSi	3453 cc, ohc, 218 hp 6 cyl, fuel injection
1979 - 1989	628 CSi	2788 cc, ohc, 184 hp 6 cyl, fuel injection
1987 - 1989	M6	3453 cc, dohc, 6 cyl, 256 hp (US), 286 hp (Euro), fuel injection

Serie 6 E24 ( 1976)

The 6 Series E24 sport coupes were produced from March 1976 to April 1989. Over 86,000 E24's were built during the production run. The initial models of the E24 were the 630 CS and 633 CSi. The 633 had a 3210cc six-cylinder fuel injected engine producing 200bhp at 5500 rpm. The 630 CS had a 2986cc six-cylinder engine with a Solex 4A1 carburetor developing 184bhp at 5800 rpm.
Standard transmission on both models was a 4-speed Getrag 262/9, with an optional 3 gear ZF HP-22 auto transmission.
The suspension was a heritage from the E12 5-series, but it was refined for even better performance. Later, the 635 CSi, L6 and M6 models were produced.
The E24 set several standards for BMW. One of the highlights in the dashboard of the E24 was a test panel with 7 green lights showing the status of engine oil level, brake fluid level, brake lights, brake pad wear, tail lights, coolant level, and windshield washer level. The concept of the "check control" test panel has been used widely in BMW models ever since.

BMW serie 3 (1975)

Bueno..ya era hora de que llegara ^^.. lo tendria q haber presentado antes pero bueno..salio asi :S

Una pequeña intro para entrar tambien en el mundo de las serie 3.


The BMW 3 Series is an entry-level luxury car / compact executive car manufactured by the German automaker BMW since May 1975. It was the successor to the 2002 coupe, retaining much of that car's styling while adding a more powerful 2.0 L 110 hp (82 kW) engine and other performance enhancements. The 3 Series was for some time the smallest car line manufactured by BMW (exempting the BMW-owned MINI), although that place was in 2004 taken by the BMW 1 Series. The 3 Series is BMW's best selling automobile, accounting for nearly 40% of all automobiles sold by the company in 2005.^[1].The 3 Series is the best selling foreign luxury sedan in the United States — 98,000 vehicles were sold in 2005.

3 Series vehicles can be largely differentiated by the underlying platform:

• BMW E21 - (1975–1983) 3 Series
• BMW E30 - (1984–1994) 3 Series
• BMW E36 - (1992–1998) 3 Series
• BMW E46 - (1999–2005) 3 Series
• BMW E46 - (2006) 3 Series Convertible
• BMW E90 - (2006–) 3 Series Sedan
• BMW E91 - (2006-) 3 Series Wagon
• BMW E92 - (2007-) 3 Series Coupé
• BMW E93 - (2007-) 3 Series Convertible

Gracias a la wiki que siempre esta ^^

Ahora si, vuelve por fin con todo el blog ^^

Bueno, ya q estos dias estuve de limpieza me tome un descansito (ademas de lo q traia ) con la info de los BMW.

Poro por fin...para los fanaticos de los bm y los q no son tambien xD..vuelvo al mismo ritmo de antes y periodicamente voy a traer nueva info.

Asi que ya saben...a partir de mañana vuelve todo a la normalidad ^^.

Gracias a los que cumplen todos los dias con el blog y debo decir q tuve compasion con algunos que pasan solo a veces :S y q los mantuve en la lista, pero decir q voy a seguir con el ojo abierto y cuando vean q no pasen los voy a tener q eliminar.


Saludos a todos y perdon por este corte del blog en esta semana. Bye ;)

Me toco...salio LIMPIEZA

Bueno..como todos ya saben..llego mi hora y quiero saber quienes son los que cumplen con mi blog..ya q tengo a demasiada gente, asi q ya saben durante estos dias voy a estar siguiendo quienes son los que pasan.

Asi que por favor cuando pasen: FIRMEN Y DEJEN EL LINK DE SU BLOG



Fecha desde 27/09 al 29/09 , asi q por favor los q realmente pasan todos los dias firmen..asi no se crean confusiones

ACLARACION: Se puede firmar en el mini-chat o en este post, como mas gusten ^^

Ausencia..

Bueno..el fin de semana estuve en Salto asi q era imposible q estuviera con la compu, pero mañana sigue todo normalmente con los BMW.

Bye saludos

BMW 3.3li (1975)

The 3.3Li was the ultimate model of BMW's E3 range, originally launched in 1968 (as the 2500 and 2800) as the company's first major post-war attempt at the six-cylinder executive market
As BMW's premier saloon, the 3.3Li was always going to be exclusive: only 3,030 examples were ever built (a figure partly explained by the fact that it was never officially offered in the US, as the 3.3 engine broke the very stringent emissions rules). But it was further destined to be a rare sight on British roads because it had the misfortune to be launched at the same time as the Jaguar XJ6, which in 1969 cost more than £1,000 less than a 2800. A few British police forces used the three-litre models as highly tuned motorway patrol cars. But over the years, the ranks of the 3.3Lis in the UK were further decimated by the dread combination of rampant depreciation and rust. There are now just four 3.3Ls on the BMW Car Club register – three Lis and one especially rare 3.3La, with its carburettor power plant.
On the road, the 3.3Li constantly reminds the driver of its engine's sheer potency. With the feather-light touch of the brakes and the smooth ZF automatic gearbox, it becomes clear why the model is still in use. The steering is responsive without being over-light, the car hurtles around corners with a minimum of engine noise, and the handling is an encouragement to the bolder driver.

Tabla de datos: Serie 5 E12

Bueno, aca voy con una pequeña tabla que encontre por la web en la que resume algunos aspectos de los modelos vistos de la serie 5, aca va:

Model:	Engine:	Power:	Topspeed:	Year:
Sedan
518	M10 4 cylinder	90 HP	160 km/h	1974 - 1981
520	M10 4 cylinder	115 HP	175 km/h	1972 - 1977
520i	M10 4 cylinder	130 HP	183 km/h	1972 - 1977
520	M20 6 cylinder	122 HP	not available	1977 - 1981
525	M20 6 cylinder	145 HP	193 km/h	1973 - 1981
528	M20 6 cylinder	165 HP	205 km/h	1975 - 1977
528i	M20 6 cylinder	177 HP	205 km/h	1977 - 1978
528i	M20 6 cylinder	184 HP	211 km/h	1978 - 1981
530i	6 cylinder	not available	not available	1974 - 1978
533i	6 cylinder	200 HP	213 km/h	not available

BMW 518,525,528,530 serie E12 ( 1973-1975)

The 525 appeared in 1973 as the first six-cylinder model. The 525 had 145 hp and its successor, the 528, had 164 hp.

In 1974, motivated by the worldwide fuel crisis, BMW introduced the frugal 90 hp, four cylinder 518.

The six cylinder 530i was introduced to the American market in 1974. Road & Track magazine made the 530i one of its Ten Best Cars. The 530i boasted a 176 hp engine, four-speed manual transmission, and a top end of 124 mph.

Several changes were made in 1977 such as improved ventilation, increased sound insulation, electrically operated side mirrors, two-way sunroof, and ventilated front disc brakes.

Standard equipment included sport wheels, air conditioning, power windows and power steering.

From 1975 to 1977, BMW produced a 528 Sedan with twin carburetors for the European market. In August 1977, the fuel injected 528i was introduced with 176 hp and a Bosch L-Jetronic induction system.

In 1978 the 528i was exported to the USA with a 3-way catalytic converter and a Bosch Lambda sensor to insure that all emissions standards were met.



pd: Para los que no tengan idea y no tengan ganas de leer,la razon de haber puesto juntos todos estos modelos es que basicamente se diferencian en el tamaño del motor y la potencia ( la que mas sobresale)

El 518 --> El mas economico de estos - motor 1800 c.c , asi hasta el 530 --> con el motor mas grande 3000 c.c

Solo esa pequeña aclaracion y resumen para que sepan la razon de estar juntos ( el 520 tmb lo deberia haber puesto junto con estos xD)


Salu2 ^^

Disculpas..

Am pido disculpas ya q hace unos 3 dias no actualizo el blog..bueno ya saben como todos algunos problemas de tiempo.. pero entre hoy y mañana voy a seguir con todos los super modelos BMW.

Saludos, hasta nunca xD

BMW 520 E12 ( 1972)

The E12 5 series was introduced in 1972. It was available as 4 door sedan. There were two models available: the 520 and 520i. Both models had a M10 four cylinder engine. The 520 had 115 HP and the 520i 130 HP.

Model Engine Power topspeed year 520 M10 4 cylinder 115 hp 175 km/h 1972-1977520i M10 4 cylinder 130 hp 183 km/h 1972-1977 In 1973 the 525 came available. It had a six cylinder engine with 145 HP.

BMW Serie 5

The 5 Series got its name by being the fifth of the "new series" cars after the V-8 and Isetta era. The preceding models were the 700, the "New Class", the "New Six" 2500/2800/Bavaria and the CS. The 5 Series was intended to replace the smaller New Class sedans, leaving the coupes as the company's low-end model.

The body was styled by Marcello Gandini, based on the Bertone 1970 BMW Garmisch 2002ti Geneva show car. Gandini also did the Fiat 132 and Alfa Romeo Alfetta, two other cars that have a similar design.

There have been five generations of the 5 Series to date. To differentiate between them, they are referred to by their unique chassis numbers (EXX).

The 5 Series began the BMW tradition of being named with a three-digit number. The first digit (5 in this case) represents the model, and the following two digits (usually) represent the size of the engine in decilitres, which is the main distinguishing difference. Additional letters or words may be added to the end of the three-digit number to define the fuel type (petrol or diesel), engine or transmission details, and the body style. The 'i' originally stood for (fuel) 'injection'.

Info: Gracias a la Wiki ^^

Intro...

Bueno, primero que nada como veran ya sabe lo que se viene :) amm ahora, todas las series y, en este caso con la serie 5 las voy a dividir por partes, primero todos los modelos E12, luego los E28, etc, y asi sucesivamente hasta llegar a los nuevos modelos. Lo mismo va a pasar con alguna que otra serie que ire mostrando.
Quiza en algun momento empiece a quedar un poco entreverado los post.... pero es necesario para llevar un orden en el tiempo. Espero que les guste los modelos.. nos vemos ^^

Una nueva cara de BMW..

Bueno..por fin llegamos como quien dice a la parte mas interesante de esta historia de BMW, el comienzo de nuevas series en BMW como la serie 3, la serie 5,etc, y el comienzo de modelos que aun en dia se siguen fabricando por ser tan famosos,conocidos y tan buenos autos.
Comienza una parte un tanto complicada de ordenar ( aunque no lo parezca)..asi q me voy a tomar un dia para ver como ordeno toda la cantidad de informacion que hay. Aparte de que ahora en adelante vamos a avanzar mas lento en el tiempo por razones obvias.

Asi que no se desdesperen xD que pronto vamos a ver el comienzo de una una serie en BMW que da mucho para hablar, me refiero a los E12 de la serie 5 y luego un poquito despues lo que seria la serie 3.


Salu2, pasen bien y por fin ( por lo menos para mi) de ahora se empieza a ver de a poco el formato de los modelos BM que tan conocidos son mundialmente.


Ta, luee ^^ xD

--> BMW Babaria (1974)

Tengo que admitirlo, no tenia idea de la existencia de este modelo y me siento mal por eso xD..aca dejo alguna info y foto para q vean ^^



One of the New Sixes models from the '70s, the Bavaria was one of the most stylish and popular BMW sedans ever built. Road & Track magazine called the engine "the best inline 6-cylinder in the world." BMW's ads simply said "6 cylinders. 130 mph. 2.8 liters. Under $5,000. Wundercar!"

BMW Turbo ( prototype 1972)

The E25 BMW TURBO prototype was built as a celebration for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. For this occasion, renowned designer Paul Bracq created an innovative design for a BMWgullwing doors and futuristic cockpit. automobile, the BMW Turbo. Only 2 Turbos were ever built. Today, it is one of the rarest of BMW's, with its elegant design,

BMW 3.0 CS/i (1971)

The 3.0CSi, the most popular CS Coupe, was produced starting in the fall of 1971.

The 3.0CSi was a 3.0CS with Bosch electronic fuel injection. Having a 9.5:1 compression ratio and adjustments to valve timing, the six-cylinder produced 200 hp at 5500 rpm.

Although carbureted cars were still available, the lure of a 137 mph top speed made this model very attractive.

BMW prepared a number of these coupes for Group 2 sedan racing.

BMW 2002 Drift

Un pequeño video de una 2002 derrapando...

BMW 2002 (1968)

The first production model was the 1500. It had the first four-cylinder automobile engine BMW had manufactured since the 30s. 24,000 units were built.

The next New Class sedan was the 1800, launched in September of 1963, with a 1773cc, 90 hp engine. Some interesting variations of the 1800 were the 1800 Ti (18,417 units) and the 1800 Ti/SA (200 units).

In 1964, a 1600 model replaced the 1500. 10,278 cars were built between 1964 and 1966. Other models included the 1600-2 and the 1600 TI.

The 2000 and 2000 TI began production in January 1966. The 1990cc engine had either 100hp with a single Solex 40 carburetor or 120hp with dual Solex carbs.

The evolution was complete with the 2002. BMW produced a 2002 ti (120hp) and a 2002 tii (130hp and 120mph top speed). The 2002 Turbo was unveiled at the 1973 Frankfurt auto show. Only 1672 cars were built in 1973 and 1974.

The 2002 also help put BMW on the map in North America when in 1968, several enthusiastic 2002 owners formed the BMW Car Club of America

BMW 2800CS (1968)

The CS stood for Coupe Sport or Sport Coupe. The 2800 CS and subsequent models featured a new front end that would influence BMW design for many years. The style of the C-pillar with the Roundel logos are unique to the CS models.

The 2800CS had the new 170 hp 2.8-liter single overhead cam (SOHC) six-cylinder engine designed by Alex von Falkenhausen. Although the four-door models like the 2500 and 2800 used rear disc brakes, the new 2800CS had rear drum brakes. The new CS was available with a four-speed manual or a three-speed ZF automatic transmission. The automatic was not well-received by the press, and it was soon replaced.

The interior was very richly appointed, with special contour rear seats. This design would be continued with the later 6 Series and 8 Series models.

In 1971, BMW upgraded the 2800CS with a three-liter SOHC six and four wheel vented disc brakes. The new model was the 180 horsepower 3.0CS.

BMW 1600-2 (1966)

There were 2 variants of the 1600-2; the 1600ti and the 1600 Cabriolet (shown above). The ti had twin two-barrel Solex carbs and boasted 105 hp. It also had wider rims, front anti-roll bar and larger brakes. In mid-1971 there was a major revision to the car and it's designation was changed to 1602.

The 1600 engine had a few drawbacks; lack of low-end power, expensive to tune and worst of all, it did not meet the new U.S. Government Federal emission standards.

BMW's response to the new standards was to drop the 2-liter engine into the 1600. The 2002 was born, and it was first released in early 1968.

Not long after the release of the 2002, the 1600ti was discontinued. The Cabriolet version ended production in 1971.

In the late 1960's, BMW built the 1600-2. The "-2" was used to identify a new body style.

The 1600-2 (later called the 1602) was an instant success. In February 1967, Car and Driver called it "the best small sedan we ever drove" as well as "the best economy car ever offered to an undeserving American public." The 1602 was cheap ($2,500), fast (102 mph and 11.4 seconds to 60 mph), economical (up to 30 mpg on the highway) and reliable. Due to the strict new U.S. emission standards, the 1600ti, with its twin carb engine, could not be imported into the USA. The 1600 series ended production in 1975.

BMW 1800 (1963)

The next New Class sedan after the 1500 was the 1800, launched in September of 1963, with a 1773cc, 90 hp engine. Some interesting variations of the 1800 were the 1800 TI (18,417 units) and the rare 1800 TI/SA (200 units).
Produced from 1963 to 1972, there were 164,989 1800 units built. In original form, the base model 1800 had a top speed of 101 mph and a 0-60 time of 13 seconds.

BMW 2000CS (1965)

To create the 2000CS, BMW first modified the New Class 2-liter engine, put it in the Karmann CS coupe body and added some Hofmeister design touches.

The engine modifications included twin two throat side draft carburetors. Like the New Class sedans, the 2000CS coupe had MacPherson strut front suspension with semi-trailing arms in the rear. The 1990cc four-cylinder engine produced 135bhp and could motor from 0-60mph in 11.3 seconds with a fuel rating of 23 mpg.

These cars are instantly recognizable by their distinctive front-end, especially the headlights. The headlight treatment placed two sets of front lights and turn signals within a wrap-around glass enclosure.

Advanced for its time, the design is similar to the front-end treatment on the E39 5 Series sedan and other contemporary BMW models. But the motoring press was critical of the design and after 11,720 C/CS cars were made (2837 2000C and 8883 2000CS) between 1965 and 1969, the 2000CS gave way to the BMW 2800CS (and the Europe-only 2.5CS), with a more conventional front-end treatment and a six-cylinder engine.

The interior of the 2000CS was very luxurious. BMW ads at the time said the car "handles like a Grand Prix champion" yet "feels like a long, silky limousine".

This 'limousine' had a sleek console and steering wheel, lots of wood trim and leather or two-tone plush cloth seats.

BMW 1500 (1962)

With the medium-sized BMW 1500, BMW laid the foundation for a completely new class, or "new range." The four-door car was first presented at the 1961 Frankfurt Auto Show. It immediately set new standards for the automobile industry.

The main feature was a 4-cylinder engine of 80 hp with a maximum speed of 92 mph. The ingenious suspension combined safe driving and high performance, due particularly to the obliquely set trailing link on the rear axle. In the BMW 1500, BMW used McPherson spring struts for the first time. Although some 50 vehicles came off the line every day in the first half-year of production, the large demand could not be met.

BMW 3200CS (1962)

The 3200CS was the last thread of the BMW luxury V-8's of the 1950's, a forerunner of the New Six coupes, and the 6-Series sports coupes introduced in the 1970's.

Like the New Class BMW 1500, the 3200CS was shown at the 1961 Frankfurt Motor show.

Only 603 of these cars were produced over a four-year span, with a big 160hp V-8 engine and graceful styling by Nuccio Bertone.

BMW 507 (1955)

The 507's beautiful light alloy bodywork was attached to a strong frame, and the power unit was the then new 150 hp V8 of the 502 3.2-liter super, with an additional 10 hp.
The BMW 507 had its debut at the 1955 Frankfurt Motor Show, where it was the undisputed star. When the first 507's were eventually delivered to customers in November of 1956, they came with a hefty price tag, which limited sales to only 252 units. Elvis Presley bought one of the cars.

The 507 was produced in two production runs; Series 1 and Series 2. The Series 2 cars had an updated dashboard. Also, the rear bulkhead was moved back slightly to provide more luggage space behind the seats. 42 Series 1 and 210 Series 2 cars were built in the four years the 507 was in production.

Had BMW been able to reduce production costs, there would undoubtedly have been more 507 sales. It has been said that BMW lost money on every 507 made!

Today, the 507 is one of BMW's most sought after collectors cars, as well as the design inspiration for the Z8.

BMW Isetta (1955)

The cars have a one-cylinder BMW motorcycle engine with a 4-speed transmission. The top speed is 53 mph, and it gets 63 miles per gallon.

In 1958 you could buy one for $1,093.

BMW 503 (1956)

The BMW 503 was designed by Count Albrecht von Goertz, the same man who designed the BMW 507.

BMW ads referred to the 503 as "an elegant luxury travel sports car from the stable of the large BMW eight-cylinder cars." The 'large eight-cylinder cars' was a reference to the Baroque Angels, BMW's mainstay at the time.

BMW introduced the 503 at the Geneva Auto Show in 1955. Like the 502 which preceded it, the 503 featured a 3.2 liter V-8, the most modern engine of its day and Germany's first eight since the War. The engine produced 140 hp @4500 rpm, and it powered the 503 to a top speed of 118 mph.

The 503 was the first German automobile to have an electrically-operated power top. Another unique feature of the car was the transmission, which in early models sat under the front seat and was not directly connected to the engine. The body was made of all aluminum.

The price of 30,000 Deutsch marks limited sales. The 503 was available as a 2 door coupe and cabriolet. Only 412 models were produced, with 273 coupes and 129 convertibles.

BMW 502 (1954)

In 1954, BMW introduced the BMW 502 Sedan at the Geneva auto show. The new Sedan featured BMW's new light-metal 2.6 liter V-8, the most modern of its day and Germany's first eight since the War. The 502, although available in sedan, coupe and cabriolet, was never produced in great numbers. The starting price of DM 17,800 (at a time when a teacher could earn DM 200-300 per month) might explain that. Later, the 502 got a new, big bore 3.2 liter V8.

BMW 501 ( 1952)

The first car in the series, the 501, had an updated version of the pre-war 2.0 liter six-cylinder engine. In 1954, this was supplemented by a 2.6 liter V8 with 50% more horsepower.
The 501 V8 remained unchanged, but the six-cylinder 501's were enlarged to 2.1 liters.
The six-cylinder 501's ceased production in 1961.