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 BMW's German headquarters was inspired by the company's famed four-cylinder engines. The BMW headquarters in Munich was erected between 1968 and 1972. Four vertical towers standing next to one other are hung on a central support tower designed by Austrian architect Karl Schwanzer. [([[https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0143556EN/40-years-of-bmw-headquarters-and-museum?language=en|BMW Group]])] BMW's German headquarters was inspired by the company's famed four-cylinder engines. The BMW headquarters in Munich was erected between 1968 and 1972. Four vertical towers standing next to one other are hung on a central support tower designed by Austrian architect Karl Schwanzer. [([[https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/global/article/detail/T0143556EN/40-years-of-bmw-headquarters-and-museum?language=en|BMW Group]])]
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 +===== BMW M1 And Lamborghini =====
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 +The BMW M1 was almost as fast as a Lamborghini. In the 1970s, BMW formed a partnership with the Italian automotive manufacturer Lamborghini to create a race car. Conflicts ensued, forcing BMW to finish the project on their own. The result is the BMW M-1, the world's first mass-produced mid-engined BMW. [([[https://drivetribe.com/p/how-lamborghini-almost-ruined-bmws-U0TwhqOTQrixMdgSTHTyDQ?iid=Za6a_EN9RnWgAWFTlcyAcg|Drivetribe]])]
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 +===== Mercedes-Benz Takeover Attempt =====
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 +In 1959, when BMW was on the edge of bankruptcy, archrival Mercedes Benz sought a hostile acquisition. The effort was blocked by shareholder Herbert Quandt, who subsequently became BMW's CEO. [([[https://www.rivervaleleasing.co.uk/blog/posts/bmw-history-fun-facts|rivervaleleasing]])]
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 +===== Kidney Grilles =====
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 +The kidney-shaped grilles, which originally debuted on the BMW 303, are one among the traits that quickly identify a BMW. [([[https://www.bmw.com/en/design/the-bmw-kidney-grille-through-time.html|BMW]])]
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 +===== Fastest Motorcycle In 1937 =====
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 +In 1937, BMW produced the world's fastest motorbike, capable of reaching speeds of up to 173.7 miles per hour. [([[https://www.carsabkuch.com/blog/top-interesting-facts-about-bmw/|carsabkuch]])]
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 +===== Celebrities =====
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 +Pierce Brosnan (BMW i8), Charlie Sheen (BMW X5), Gigi Hadid (BMW M2 Competition Coupe), Reese Witherspoon (BMW Alpina B7), and Angelina Jolie all drive BMWs (BMW Series 7). [([[https://www.bimmerforums.com/2019/12/8-celebrities-who-drive-bmw-cars/|bimmerforums]])]
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 +===== At The Forefront Of Aerodynamic Design =====
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 +BMW was able to streamline the rear end of the 328 Kamm Coupe in 1940, boosting straight-line performance by up to 30%. Other vehicle models with this design include the Prius and the Corvette. Today, every BMW vehicle is rigorously built to decrease drag, which contributes to increased fuel efficiency, less noise, and improved driving stability. [([[https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1044339_zagato-unveils-alfa-romeo-tz3-corsa-ahead-of-villa-deste|Motor Authority]])]
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