BMW Middle Age History: Revival and Ascent

Added on 08-19-2006
series”. In 1976 on R100 RS motorcycle was pioneered with full-size cowl attachment. In 1983 K100 motorcycle with 4-cylinder in-line arrangement was manufactured. This model also equipped with water cooling and fuel injection became very popular. In the year of 100th anniversary of motorcycle invention (1885) BMW motorcycle production volume amounted to 37 000 units. 1989 was marked by debut of K1 model.

In 1970 BMW history brought first model of its famous series – 3-serie, 5-serie, 6-serie and 7-serie. After the company introduced its 5-serie it discovered for itself basically new market segment – business-class sedans adding this to traditional sportive model specialization.

Coupe 3.0 CSL which starting with 1973 brought BMW six European champion titles allowed the company to make one more serious step ahead. This model was containing an array of important and effective technical innovations: 6-cylinder engine with 4 valves per cylinder, ABS-attached brakes system – uncompromising novelty of the time.

In 1977 BMW history could celebrate one more important event – 7-serie launch crowned total model line-up renewal.

In 1986 the world car stage was honored as it later proved by debut of BMW M3 – the most successful road-circuit racing model. This compact 2-door car was developed for both – serial manufacturing and auto sport events. This entailed for BMW a great triumph as in 1987 Roberto Raviglia with BMW M3 won world road-circuit racing championship. But not only as the following 5 years BMW M3 was dominating the autosport stage.

In 1987 BMW issued new roadster first destined as experimental model but as it occurred later BMW Z1 manufactured in 8 000 number continued the tradition of BMW 30s and 50s roadsters. At the same time Z1 had uncompromising ultra-modern technologies and outstanding aerodynamics. As well in 1987 BMW one of the first began to apply engine power electronic regulation.

In 1990 BMW manufactured dream-coupe – 850i model. This de luxe car was powered by V12 engine endowed with outstanding and uncompromising speed launching BMW 850i from any gear impetuously. Basically new rear integral axle of BMW 850i quite uniquely combined sportive capabilities with high-level comfort.

The same 1990 year when Germany united BMW established BMW Rolls-Royce GmbH Company and revived its early days manufacturing tradition of air-craft motor, so next 1991 BMW introduced new BR-700 engine. In addition at the beginning of 90s BMW issued third generation of 3-serie compact sportive cars and 8-serie coupe.