Fun Facts

1. In 1979, BMW and the German Aerospace Research Centre (DFVLR, now DLR) developed the first hydrogen test vehicle based on a BMW 520/4 

2. The BMW logo's blue and white colors are from the Bavarian flag

3. The BMW headquarters in Munich is designed to resemble a four-cylinder engine. 

4. In 1937, BMW built the world's fastest motorcycle, reaching speeds up to 173.7 mph. 

5. The floors in the BMW headquarters are suspended, adding to the unique architectural design.

6. BMW's tagline is “The Ultimate Driving Machine” 

7. BMW Originally Built Plane Engines 

8. The Company is Over 100 Years Old 

9. BMW Only Got into Automobiles after the Treaty of Versailles 

10. They Still Produce WWII Era Parts