Munich. BMW Group Classic publishes digital historical model overviews for use by the general public and supplements the recently revised BMW Group Online Archive with a comprehensive historical online product catalog of the BMW, Mini and BMW Motorrad brands.

First, the historic model overviews of the Mini and BMW Motorrad brands were made available to the general public in 2021. The historical model overview of the BMW brand is now also available online.

This research tool is available for media, enthusiasts and fans at
https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historic-modeloverview-bmw.html. 424 BMW models are available there. The BMW product range includes all series vehicles from the BMW 3/15 hp model to the BMW 3 Series (E46), including BMW Z4 (E85/E86). A total period of 80 years (1928 to 2008) was prepared. The historical model overviews of the Mini and BMW Motorrad brands round off the online research offering.

In all brand areas, there are overviews of all classic vehicles with short and informative texts on model series, body variants and engines.

These are enriched with current images from the BMW Group Classic vehicle collection and the historic BMW media archive. For this purpose, 614 data sets and 524 images were processed. During the design, emphasis was placed on the future viability of the tool. The historical model overviews can be extended with future vehicle generations.

Anyone who would like to delve even deeper into BMW Group cars and other topics related to BMW Group corporate history can do so under further links to the BMW Group Classic online archive, revised in 2024. For example, publications (brochures, workshop literature, on-board literature, etc.) and specialist books can also be found there.

Katrin Gfrörer, Head of BMW Group Archives and Historic Vehicle Collection: “By making our complete historical model overviews available online, we meet a high external demand for historical product information that has existed for many years and maximizes customer satisfaction with another digital tool. In addition, most of the database in our online archive is publicly available on the BMW Group Archive website and can be used for information and research purposes. These measures impressively underline BMW Group Classic's digitization strategy."

You can access the historical model overviews and the BMW Group Archive under the following links.

Hist. BMW model overview:
https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historic-modeloverview-bmw.html

Hist. Mini model overview:
https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historic-modeloverview-mini.html

Hist. BMW Motorrad model overview:
https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en/history/historic-modeloverview-bmwmotorrad.html

BMW Group Archive: https://bmw-grouparchiv.de/irc/

BMW Group Classic Website: https://www.bmwgroup-classic.com/en.html

Munich. This landmark year is particularly special as MINI introduces an all-new lineup, featuring the beloved MINI Cooper, the versatile MINI Countryman, and the bold MINI Aceman. These new models represent the next chapter in MINI's storied history, combining cutting-edge technology with the classic driving excitement that MINI is known for.

In addition, Fall 2024 will see the debut of the entire new John Cooper Works lineup, available in both petrol and electric versions. These high-performance models continue the legacy of MINI’s racing heritage, offering enthusiasts a choice between 4-cylinder TwinPower engines and the latest in electric performance.

This year also marks the 60th anniversary of MINI’s first victory at the Monte Carlo Rally - an achievement that solidified MINI’s reputation in motorsport. Fittingly, MINI celebrated this heritage with a category victory at the 2024 24 Hours of Nürburgring race, thanks to the exceptional performance of the MINI John Cooper Works PROtotype prepared by Bulldog Racing.

As MINI commemorates 65 years of automotive excellence, the brand looks forward to continuing its legacy of innovation, racing success, and driving excitement for many years to come.

In case of queries, please contact:

Corporate Communications

Franziska Liebert, Pressesprecherin MINI
Telefon: +49-89-382-28030
E-Mail: franziska.liebert@mini.com    

Andreas Lampka, Head of Communications MINI
Phone: +49-89-382-23662
E-mail: andreas.lampka@mini.com

Singapore. In 1969, the first Mini Clubman made a clear statement, which designer Roy Haynes put in these words: "The impression that only ugly things can be functional has disappeared." The exceptional car with style caused a sensation from the start between 1969 and 1981 with its characteristic split doors at the rear. At that time, the Mini Clubman conquered the automotive market as a station wagon with a long wheelbase and extended shooting-brake body.

For the new edition from 2007, the MINI Clubman delivers a modern interpretation of the classic shooting-brake concept. For access to the rear, there is only one door on the right side of the vehicle, which opens to the rear. With the third model generation from 2015, the MINI Clubman grows again to now 4.25 meters in length and becomes more spacious and comfortable thanks to the longer wheelbase and two full-sized rear side doors.

Together with the unique split rear doors, the MINI Clubman remains one of the most versatile MINI models to date. The spacious load opening makes it easy to load the luggage compartment, which currently holds up to 1,250 liters. Now limited to 1,969 units globally – with 5 allocated for Singapore – the Final Edition cites the year in which the legendary Mini Clubman was created and combines the specific brand tradition with exclusive design elements and strong characteristics.  

“Throughout its over 50 year-long lifespan, the MINI Clubman has always been a head turner,” said Mr. Daren Ching, Head of MINI Asia. “A fan favourite, it oozes style and panache, delivering a sense of pride and wide smiles to every owner behind the wheel. Now, it is only fitting that the MINI Clubman gets a spectacular send-off to pay tribute to a car has defined a generation of motoring inspiration and functionality.”

The most exclusive of its kind.
Powered by a four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology delivering 178hp, the MINI Clubman Final Edition is offered in the Cooper S variant that has always stood for driving dynamics, style, and comfort.

As a special edition, it is available in Nanuq White, Enigmatic Black, and Melting Silver. With charismatic details in the colour Shimmer Copper, the limited edition refers to the design history of the exceptional talent. The surrounds and the upper third of the radiator grille crossbar are in the shimmering edition colour, as are the model-typical MINI Cooper S Blade and the side scuttles. The graphic pattern on the 18-inch light-alloy wheels in the Final Edition Spoke 2-tone design is also finished in a tinted clear lacquer reminiscent of copper, giving the hue an elegant shimmering depth.

In the lower area of the side doors, MINI-typical narrow lines accentuate the elongated body of the iconic shooting-brake concept. They are also found on the passenger side of the hood and on the right side of the split doors.

Here, the shimmering "Final Edition" lettering elegantly indicates the special edition, as does the "1 of 1969" badge on the side of the C-pillar. The Union Jack taillights refer to the British origins of the MINI Clubman.

Exclusive equipment details in the interior.
The interior of the MINI Clubman Final Edition emphasizes the exclusive aura of the limited special edition with numerous equipment details. For example, the door sill trims with the edition-specific "Final Edition" lettering, which is also found on the lower spoke of the comfortable sports leather steering wheel in Nappa, already create a special ambience in the edition model. The comfortable MINI Yours leather sports seats with adjustable thigh support and sewn-in edition badge are finished in Dark Maroon. They are stylishly set off by an anthracite-coloured Piquet fabric insert and blue contrasting stitching.

In the cockpit, the first thing that catches the eye from the central instrument panel is the dark dashboard trim, which is framed by harmonizing trim strips in the matte shimmering Sage Green Dark colour and the edition-specific Shimmer Copper colour. On the passenger side, a "1 of 1969" badge on the trim also reminds the interior of the exclusivity of the MINI Clubman Final Edition. A badge in the same design is also found on the floor mats, and graphic lettering also characterizes the key cap of the MINI Clubman Final Edition.

The standard Connected Media equipment includes an 8.8-inch touch display in the central instrument, Remote Services and smartphone integration for using Apple CarPlay and other apps via the vehicle's own control system. The latest generation of the MINI control system optimizes the options for fast and intuitive control of vehicle functions, audio program, communication, navigation, and apps.

Additional information enclosed:

1. The MINI Clubman Final Edition price.
2. The MINI Clubman Final Edition specifications.

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1. The MINI Clubman Final Edition price.

1. The MINI Clubman Final Edition specifications.

MINI Cooper S Clubman.

Four-cylinder petrol engine with MINI TwinPower Turbo Technology (turbocharging, direct injection, VALVETRONIC), 7-speed Steptronic Sport transmission with double clutch.

Capacity: 1,998 cc.

Max output: 178 hp at 5,000-6,000 rpm.

Max torque: 280 Nm at 1,350-4,200 rpm.

Acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.

Top speed: 228 km/h.

Average fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100 km.

CO₂ emissions: 154 g/km.

Dingolfing. Exactly 50 years ago, cars built by the Bavarian premium manufacturer began rolling off the assembly line at BMW Group Plant Dingolfing. Since 27 September 1973, the people who work at what is now the BMW Group's largest European plant have produced Sheer Driving Pleasure more than twelve million times. “This anniversary is naturally an opportunity to look back on this plant’s amazing success story – but it is also an excellent reason to look ahead to the future with optimism,” said Plant Director Christoph Schröder, at a ceremony attended by representatives from business and the political sector. “Because this plant will continue to be of tremendous importance to the BMW Group, to the region and to many thousands of people.”

12 million BMW cars in 50 years

The figures presented to guests by Plant Director Christoph Schröder and Stefan Schmid, Chairman of the Dingolfing Works Council, in the light-hearted speech they delivered together, are impressive. In purely mathematical terms, with 12 million vehicles produced over the past five decades, that means a BMW rolled off the Dingolfing assembly line every 60 seconds: from the very first Iberian Red BMW 520 on that Thursday back in 1973, right up to today.

Almost two thirds of the production volume comes from Dingolfing’s core model series, the BMW 5 Series: The eighth generation, which has been in production since early July, will be hitting showrooms in the coming days. The range of models produced has gradually expanded over the decades and, today, with vehicles from the BMW 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and 8 Series, as well as the BMW iX and BMW M GmbH models, it has reached a dimension that sets the benchmark for the whole automotive industry.

However, Dingolfing’s carmakers not only excel in large-scale production, with the highest level of efficiency and precision, but also in craft-scale manufacturing. The 99 BMW 8 Series models designed by American artist Jeff Koons in 2022, the 50 recently-delivered highly exclusive BMW 3.0 CSL and the BMW i7 Protection, the world's first fully-electric security vehicle, all testify to this outstanding expertise. The body shop also meets the highest standards of quality and craftsmanship required for all Rolls-Royce models in Unterhollerau.

Plant Dingolfing as job engine for the region

Plant Dingolfing is closely associated with the economic rise of the eastern Bavaria region. “In the past ten years alone – including permanent jobs for apprentices and temporary staff – we have hired 12,000 people here at the site,” said Stefan Schmid. The Works Council Chairman also announced that the number of new apprentices starting their training at the Dingolfing location in the coming year will increase to 350, with a view to the planned site in Irlbach-Straßkirchen. “We will continue to be the BMW Group's largest vocational training facility.”

The decisive guarantee of this 50-year success story is the continuing adaptability of the Dingolfing workforce. “Pioneers never stand still,” said Schröder, underlining that: “We have stayed young in our thinking, we are technology leaders with our processes and our products are clearly geared towards the future.” The plant is shaping the transformation towards e-mobility in a way that is “strategically smart, forward-looking and proactive”. With its strategy of a highly flexible production system that allows all drive train variants to be built efficiently on one line, according to market demand, the plant is ideally positioned, Schröder explained: “We have every reason to be optimistic about the future.”

Three series launches of electric models in two years

With the BMW iX, i7 and i5, Plant Dingolfing has celebrated the premiere of three fully-electric models within the space of two years. With the start of production for the BMW i5 Touring in the coming year, Schröder expects fully-electric vehicles to account for about 40 percent of Dingolfing's total production in 2024. “I am confident production volumes will climb to well over 300,000 units in the next year as the entire 5 Series family becomes available.”

Schröder also believes digitalisation will become even more important, explaining that both the product and the production process will increase in complexity – all of which needs to be controlled and validated. “Dingolfing is doing an excellent job,” explained the plant director: “We are leaders in our industry, with a large number of projects, such as Automated Driving In-Plant, AI-based camera systems and smart logistics applications.” In many respects, a vehicle plant has been a tech company for years. “That is why we are deliberately strengthening our IT functions – for example, through the Innovation Hub, which the BMW Group established together with Microsoft, Intel and NTT at the Dingolfing training centre.”

The BMW Group in Dingolfing – more than just a car plant.

In addition to cars, vehicle components such as pressed parts and chassis and drive systems are also produced in Dingolfing. Component plant 02.20 is home to the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production, with about 2,400 employees, which supplies the BMW Group’s vehicle plants worldwide with electric motors and high-voltage batteries for production of plug-in hybrids and fully electric models. Since 2015 alone, more than one billion euros have been channelled into expanding the component plant, which is capable of producing electric powertrain components for more than 500,000 electrified vehicles.

Another important element of the Dingolfing location is the so-called Dynamics Centre, the heart of the BMW Group’s central aftersales logistics, which provides the global BMW and MINI retail organisation with original parts and accessories.

The BMW Group recently invested several hundred million euros in the site each year – with the next investments in future products and technologies already becoming apparent. “Because, of course, the models of the future being built in Dingolfing will also benefit from the innovations and technology clusters of the NEUE KLASSE,” says Schröder. The assembly plant for high-voltage batteries planned in Irlbach-Straßkirchen will be an essential element of this. “On the one hand, it will secure the jobs of thousands of people; on the other, it will enable the successful transition of Plant Dingolfing towards electromobility.”

If you have any questions, please contact:

Julian Friedrich, BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, head of Communications

Telephone: 49 8731 76 22020, Email: Julian.Friedrich@bmw.de

Thomas Niedermeier, BMW Group Plant Dingolfing, Communications

Telephone: +49 8731 76 27666, Email: Thomas.Niedermeier@bmw.de

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BMW Group Plant Dingolfing

Plant Dingolfing is the BMW Group’s largest European production site.

Over 1,500 BMW 4 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series, 7 Series and 8 Series cars, as well as the fully-electric BMW iX, come off its production lines every day. Around 282,000 vehicles were built at the plant in 2022.

More than 18,000 people currently work at the site and 850 apprentices are being trained in 15 occupations. This makes the BMW Group site in Dingolfing not only the region's biggest employer by far, but also one of the country's largest industrial production sites and vocational training facilities.

In addition to cars, vehicle components such as pressed parts and chassis and drive systems are also produced in Dingolfing. Component plant 02.20 is also home to the company-wide Competence Centre for E-Drive Production, which supplies the BMW Group’s vehicle plants worldwide with electric motors and high-voltage batteries for production of plug-in hybrids and pure electric models.

The car bodies for all Rolls-Royce models are also built at the site. The so-called Dynamics Centre, a large storage and transshipment facility at the heart of the BMW Group’s aftersales logistics, provides the global BMW and MINI retailer organisation with original parts and equipment.

The BMW i3: Pioneer of the present and “Classic of the Future”.

Classic car magazine Auto Bild Klassik crowns the winners of its latest readers’ survey:

Awards for two BMW models from 1979 and 2013, and for BMW brand ambassador Prince Leopold of Bavaria.

Munich. The BMW i3 represents a milestone in personal mobility. The world’s first premium model designed from the outset to be powered by an all-electric drive system can be assured of a place in the automotive history books. And it seems the readers of German motoring magazine Auto Bild Klassik agree, having anointed the BMW i3 a “Classic of the Future”. Another groundbreaking BMW model also came out on top in the voting for the 2013 “Goldenes Klassik-Lenkrad” (Golden Classic Steering Wheel) awards after Auto Bild Klassik readers named a flawlessly maintained BMW 323i first registered in 1979 as their “Find of the Year”. The winners of the Golden Classic Steering Wheel awards – which span five categories – will be presented with their accolades on 24 October 2013. This BMW Museum in Munich provides the backdrop for this year’s prize-giving ceremony.

Racing driver of many years and current BMW brand ambassador Prince Leopold of Bavaria will be the recipient of a special Golden Classic Steering Wheel award. The motor sport enthusiast made his name with more than 120 victories in touring car, sports car and vintage car racing. But as well as his success on the track, the award also recognises his many years of service on the jury for Auto Bild’s Golden Steering Wheel awards. Indeed, his expert contribution played a key role in establishing this award in the motor industry. Prince Leopold of Bavaria will receive his Golden Classic Steering Wheel from another legend of the motor racing world – ex-Formula One driver Hans-Joachim Stuck.

The annual Golden Classic Steering Wheel awards see Auto Bild Klassik honouring vehicles and personalities judged to have made a distinctive mark on automotive culture and history. Singled out alongside the “Classic Car of the Year” and “Classic of the Future” will be the “Find of the Year”, “Restoration of the Year” and “Personality of the Year”. This year marked the fourth occasion that this public vote has been held, with almost 27,000 readers of the German vintage and classic car magazine taking part in the 2013 poll.

With 7,493 votes, the BMW i3 rose head and shoulders above its nine rivals in the “Classic of the Future” category. The result represented a vote of confidence from Auto Bild Klassik readers in the considerable potential of the BMW Group’s first volume-produced all-electric model – not only as a zero-emission purveyor of BMW’s hallmark driving pleasure but also as a future collector’s item for automotive aficionados. The BMW i3 is built around a passenger cell made from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) and an aluminium chassis, which means that rust – the bane of so many vintage and classic car fans – is destined not to be an issue.

The voting for the “Find of the Year” award was even clearer, a BMW 323i proposed by Auto Bild Klassik garnering 9,984 votes. 34 years after its initial registration and with under 60,000 kilometres (approx. 37,000 miles) on the clock, this example of the first-generation BMW 3 Series could barely have been in better condition when it rolled off the assembly line. The Golden Classic Steering Wheel award therefore also represents special recognition for its owner, who has cared for the two-door model so attentively over the decades and has it regularly serviced at a specialist workshop.

One of the reasons her BMW 323i is deemed by connoisseurs to be particularly worthy of preservation is because this was the model variant which saw BMW first introduce a six-cylinder in-line engine with fuel injection into its “small” model series. From the moment it was launched, the 105 kW/143 hp BMW 323i was seen as the standard-bearer for driving pleasure in its class and was not only the fastest but also the most economical member of the BMW 3 Series at the time. The motoring press lavished enthusiastic praise on “small BMW with the greatest sprinting ability”. “Six of the best” was one of the headlines at the time, while another publication led with “Six cylinders and not a drop thirstier”. In keeping with its elevated engine output, the BMW 323i was also the first member of its model series to gain disc brakes on all four wheels and a new five-speed gearbox. The strapline accompanying the presentation of the flagship 3 Series model captured the mood: “Better one gear more than two cylinders less.”

An example of the BMW 3 Series’ ability to consistently set new benchmarks for driving pleasure and economy over the years that followed is provided by another model under the spotlight at the 2013 Golden Classic Steering Wheel awards. All participants in the Auto Bild Klassik readers’ survey were entered into a prize draw, with the winner once again taking delivery of a very special – and rare – piece of automotive history. This year’s main prize is a BMW 325e from the BMW Group Classic collection. The BMW 325e is a member of the second-generation BMW 3 Series, which was presented for the first time 30 years ago and has therefore reached the minimum age to qualify for classic car registration in Germany.

The BMW 325e provides evidence that the minimisation of fuel consumption and emissions in BMW engine development played a pivotal role well before the introduction of BMW EfficientDynamics. The “e” in the model designation represents the Greek letter eta, used in physics as the symbol of efficiency. The 2.7-litre straight-six engine with 90 kW/122 hp delivered its performance – headlined by impressive torque at low revs – while burning remarkably little fuel. The BMW 325e was also the brand’s first model of which every example was fitted with a three-way catalytic converter with electronically controlled oxygen sensor.

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BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs

Technology Communications

Stefan Behr

Spokesman Heritage and Driving Experience

Phone: +49-89-382-51376

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Cypselus von Frankenberg, Head of Technology Communications

Phone: +49-89-382-30641

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Media Website: https://newsroom.bmwgroup.com/global/en

E-mail: presse@bmw.de

BMW Group Classic

BMW Group Classic is responsible for all activities within the BMW Group associated with the history of the company and its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. This ranges from the Group Archives, which are available to anyone as a centre of expertise for all the facts and figures surrounding the history of the company, the brands and the products, through the BMW Museum, which receives more than 400,000 visitors each year, to the BMW Classic Centre where all the facilities are provided that drivers require to satisfy their passion for classic BMW vehicles from spare parts to full restoration. Another aspect is planning and implementation of participation in all the classic events attended, and administration and expansion of the vehicle collection with more than 1,000 exhibits.

The BMW Group

The BMW Group is the leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles in the world with its BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brands. As a global company, the BMW Group operates 28 production and assembly facilities in 13 countries and has a global sales network in more than 140 countries.

In 2012, the BMW Group sold about 1.85 million cars and more than 117,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for the financial year 2012 was euro 7.82 billion on revenues amounting to euro 76.85 billion. At 31 December 2012, the BMW Group had a workforce of 105,876 employees.

The success of the BMW Group has always been built on long-term thinking and responsible action. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, comprehensive product responsibility and a clear commitment to conserving resources as an integral part of its strategy.

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40 years of electric mobility at the BMW Group.

From the BMW 1602 to the BMW i3.

When the first production version of the BMW i3 rolls off the assembly line in Leipzig in late 2013, it will mark the provisional culmination of 40 years of development work at BMW. It all began at the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, where the BMW starting line-up included two electrically powered test vehicles. The converted BMW 1602 models served as a means of transport for the members of the organising committee, and were also deployed as support and camera cars in various long-distance events. However, there could be no questioning that lead batteries weighing 350 kilograms and with a range of around 60 kilometres (37 miles) were hardly ideal for a production car. BMW therefore launched a series of research and development projects with the aim of bringing an improved and, above all, more efficient technology for electric drive systems onto the road.

From late 1975, an experimental vehicle built on the platform of the BMW LS and fitted with new batteries and a new electric motor started to deliver the first findings. Then, in the 1980s, a research project was launched entitled “Electric car with high-energy battery”, which provided valuable experience in the use of sodium-sulphur energy storage devices. BMW furthermore constructed a special test rig for electric drives with a built-in output calcu-lator. Besides the batteries, testing here focused primarily on the drive system and drive con-trol. To trial the concept, eight vehicles based on the BMW 325iX were converted and sub-sequently proved their merit in inner-city use, for example as delivery vehicles for the German postal service.

The promising results of the research project prompted BMW to start work on designing a pure electric vehicle. Whereas previous experimental vehicles had been merely converted versions of standard production models, providing little scope for tailoring them to the spe-cific requirements of an electric drive, this was all about to change. BMW’s work was under-pinned by the realisation that the limited range of electric cars made them of interest for city use first and foremost. The first purpose-built solution was unveiled at the 1991 Frankfurt Motor Show: the BMW E1, an electrically propelled “citymobile” for use in cities and conur-bations. Even back then, this prototype stood out for its low weight and high safety levels thanks to its consistent lightweight design and high-strength bodyshell.

Its performance capabilities also made impressive reading: with an output of 32 kW, a peak torque of 150 Nm (111 lb-ft) and a range of around 160 kilometres (100 miles) its attractive key figures made it a viable possibility for day-to-day use, too.

In addition to the five E1 prototype vehicles, the project also featured 25 converted produc-tion models based on the BMW 3 Series. Between 1992 and 1996, eight BMW 325 models were in service on the island of Rügen off Germany’s Baltic coast to test out various motors, transmissions and batteries under everyday conditions. The field trial produced large quanti-ties of detailed data, which provided valuable insights for the further development of electric mobility. The project came to a conclusion with the BMW electric in 1997.

In 2008, a fleet of around 600 all-electric MINI E models designed for private, everyday use took to the roads. The findings gleaned by the BMW Group from its pilot project were chan-nelled straight into the development process for a production car. The potential of lithium-ion batteries in particular was taken to new heights in the MINI E. Just one year later, the world premiere of the BMW Concept ActiveE in early 2010 saw the BMW Group push even further ahead with its research and development activities. Practical trials of over 1,000 units of this model got under way in 2011. As with the MINI E, the overriding objective was the creation of a Megacity Vehicle (MCV), which is now on the verge of being launched as the BMW i3. The electric drive system in the BMW i3 Concept is a perfect example of what ongoing, sys-tematic development can achieve: it takes up around 40 per cent less space than the drive in the MINI E while generating the same output.

Sub-section of press release as below:

• BMW 1602 Electric (1972)
• BMW LS Electric (1975)
• BMW 325iX (1987–1990)
• BMW E1 and E2 (1991–1993)
• BMW 325 / BMW electric (1992–1997)
• MINI E (since 2008)
• BMW ActiveE (since 2010)

For more information please contact:

BMW Group Corporate and Governmental Affairs

Technology Communications

Manfred Grunert

Spokesman Heritage and Driving Experience

Phone: +49-89-382-27797

mailto: Manfred.Grunert@bmw.de

Internet: www.press.bmw.de

BMW Group Classic

BMW Group Classic is responsible for all activities within the BMW Group associated with the history of the company and its three brands BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce. This ranges from the Group Archives, which are available to anyone as a centre of expertise for all the facts and figures surrounding the history of the company, the brands and the products, through the BMW Museum, which receives more than 400,000 visitors each year, to the BMW Classic Centre where all the facilities are provided that drivers require to satisfy their passion for classic BMW vehicles from spare parts to full restoration. Another aspect is planning and implementation of participation in all the classic events attended, and administration and expansion of the vehicle collection with more than 1,000 exhibits.

The BMW Group

With its three brands – BMW, MINI, Husqvarna Motorcycles and Rolls-Royce – the BMW Group is one of the world’s most successful premium manufacturers of cars and motorcycles. It operates internationally with 25 production and assembly plants in 14 countries and a global sales network with representation in more than 140 countries.

During the financial year 2011, the BMW Group sold approximately 1.67 million cars and more than 113,000 motorcycles worldwide. The profit before tax for 2011 was € 7.38 billion on reve-nues amounting to € 68.82 billion. At 31 December 2011, the BMW Group had a workforce of approximately 100,000 employees.

Long-term thinking and responsible action have long been the foundation of the BMW Group’s success. Striving for ecological and social sustainability along the entire value-added chain, taking full responsibility for our products and giving an unequivocal commitment to preserving resources are prime objectives firmly embedded in our corporate strategies. For these reasons, the BMW Group has been sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the last seven years.

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