A Primer on BMW and What Makes Their Engines so Good
BMW carry a reputation that stretches around the planet. The small blue and white logotype – depicting a propeller spinning through a blue sky (they used to develop aeroplane engines) – is synonymous with high quality. The reason one sees so many older BMWs still being driven around is proof of the durability of the BMW engine.
BMWs reflect an unpretentious classiness; lets look at the 80s / 90s models of the M3 BMW for example. Anyone who knows anything about high performance vehicles will not fail to notice when they see one overtake them on the highway. The tremendous horsepower under the hood (taking just 5 seconds to reach 60MPH) is concealed by the stock 3 series body shape. It’s the tasteful design of BMW that adds to the love of the brand.
The German car manufacturing company have continually brought out new car models, and in the last 10 years have released a range of sports coupes – the Z and X ranges, which have broken away from the rather elegant 3, 5 and 7 series.
What attracts a lot of car buyers is the fact that second-hand BMWs do not lose their price nearly as much as other brands, which is due to the high build quality, and durability of BMW vehicles. In fact, it’s noteworthy just how often you find a BMW dealer on the main street, due to the great need for second-hand BMW vehicles.
BMW have always been at the forefront of motoring technology – for example, their present-day involvement in Formula One racing affords them an opportunity to apply their knowledge of performance engines in a competitive environment. Outside of F1 competition, BMW were awarded Engine Of The Year Award 2009 for three categories which emphasises their dedication to engine optimisation and performance.
