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Only 3,066 E12 M535i models were manufactured from April 1980 thru December 1984. 1,656 were assembled from complete knock down kits in South Africa. Power output is 218hp (163kW) with 224lbft or torque. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e12 #bmwe12 #bmwm535i #bmw535i #m535i #bmwdtm #bmwmotorsport https://www.instagram.com/p/CqbLW81OcCi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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In March 2004, BMW was the first manufacturer worldwide to offer maintenance-free diesel particulate filters (found in the E60 5 series), as well as taking on a leading role in the standard fitting of all diesel models with a filter system. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e60 #bmw5er #bmwe60 #bmwe61 #5series #e60bmw #e61bmw https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqa9SVcOz4p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The all wheel drive E46 xi models are internally designated by the code E46/16. The system uses two open differentials and a single speed transfer case. Power distribution is 38% front and 62% rear which allows for the feel of a rear wheel drive road car. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e46 #bmwe46 #bmw3series #bmw3er #3seriese46 #3series #savethemanuals https://www.instagram.com/p/CqatHaIONeu/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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BMW E36 M3 coupe models came standard with cloth interior and suede bolsters for euro models until mid 1997 where leather was then standard. Sedan models always came standard with leather. North American market cars received leather as standard for all models, except the LTW. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e36 #e36m3 #bmwe36 #bmwe36m3 #bmwm3 #bmwe36 #bmws50 #s50b30 #bmws52 #s52b32 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYbqfCuC0w/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The BWM Z13 concept was a vision to strive to become the world’s leader in compact car technology and efficiency for the “city car” market when it debuted in 1993. BMW’s purchase of MINI soon stopped development as the MINI in turn took this spot. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #z13 #bmwz13 #bmwconcept https://www.instagram.com/p/CqYTXWuujBX/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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BMW created an E34 M5 convertible concept but never ended up unveiling it as originally planned at the 1989 Geneva Motor Show. The rumor was if an E34 convertible was created, it would hinder the sales of the E36 3 series convertible. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e34 #bmwe34 #e34m5 #bmwm5 #bmws38 #s38m5 #savethemanuals #luxurysedan https://www.instagram.com/p/CqV2Jldu22K/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Significant weight savings on the E46 M3 GTR road car resulted in a total dry weight of 2,976lbs (1,350kg) compared to the standard E46 M3 dry weight of, 3,296lbs (1,495kg). A difference of 320lbs (145kg). : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e46m3 #bmwe46m3 #e46m3gtr #m3gtr #bmwalms #bmwp60 #p60b40 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqVlHf7ugAP/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The BMW E25 Turbo prototype was built as a celebration for the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. For this occasion, renowned designer Paul Bracq created an innovative design for a BMW automobile, the BMW Turbo. Only 2 Turbos were ever built. Power was 276hp, 0-62mph in 6.6s. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e25 #bmwe25 #bmwturbo #bmwe25turbo #bmwconcept https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTMOUyuRK9/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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BMW manufactured a total of 126,895 E34 535i models world wide. A total of 43,273 were made with the 5-speed transmission, while only 6,469 of these were delivered in North America. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e34 #bmwe34 #bmw5er #bmw525 #bmw525i #savethemanuals #inline6 #luxurysedan https://www.instagram.com/p/CqTCPMSOFQg/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Every BMW E28 M5 manufactured (October 1984 thru November 1988) features a Getrag 280 5 speed manual transmission, 3.73:1 final drive ratio and a limited slip differential as standard. No automatic option was available. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e28 #bmwe28 #bmwm5 #e28m5 #bmw5series #bmwm88 #bmws38 #sharknose https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQkWdcOFpo/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The exact number of BMW E26 M1 vehicles used in competition racing is unknown. The rumor is approximately 54 total, 49 vehicles being used for the Group 4 Pro Car series. 453 M1 models were manufactured total, leaving 399 units for road going use. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e26 #bmwe26m1 #m1procar #bmwracing #bmwdtm #bmwturbo #bmwm1 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqQaLpWuub4/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The BMW E34 518g was only produced in 1995 in limited numbers – only 298 units were built, which makes this car the most exclusive model of the E34 ever (aside from Alpina models) and it was exclusively built as a Touring model. It was able to run both on conventional gasoline, as well as on natural gas. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e34 #bmwe34 #bmw5er #e34touring #bmw518g #naturalgas https://www.instagram.com/p/CqOMfJ8uDAq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The agreement between BMW and The James Bond GoldenEye production company, Eon Productions, was for cross-promotion of the Z3 and the film; no money was exchanged between the two companies in the contract. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #z3 #bmwz3 #bmwroadster #jamesbond https://www.instagram.com/p/CqN-VocuSdJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Compared to the outgoing F87 M2’s M compound brakes, with blue metallic brake calipers (front 4-piston fixed caliper and 380mm diameter disks and rear 2-piston fixed caliper with 370mm diameter disks) the new M Sport brakes found on the M2 Competition have larger brake disks (front: 400mm in diameter, rear: 380mm in diameter) as well as larger brake calipers (front: 6-piston fixed and rear: 4-piston fixed), painted in a grey finish. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #f87m2 #bmwm2 #m2competition #f87m2comp #bmwf87 #widebody #savethemanuals https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLppgwOLlq/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The BMW E26 M1 did not come equipped with power steering from the factory. The mid rear engine design helps keep the weight off the front turning wheels. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e26 #bmwe26m1 #bmwm1 #m1bmw #midenginebmw https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLewE1OSLG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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The 21-inch signature ALPINA lightweight alloy wheels were created exclusively for the B7 and not shared with any other Alpina models. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #alpina #bmwalpina #alpinabmw #alpinab7 https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLTvaQuF6r/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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All 67 examples of the E90 M3 CRT models were finished in Frozen Polar Silver Metallic paint (paint code W73) with Melbourne Red Metallic (paint code A75) exterior accents and Sakhir Orange interior accents. : ✅ Visit BIMMERtips.com for paint codes, wheel style guides and other useful reference information in addition to helpful tips and tricks. Link in Bio. : ✅ Visit shop.BIMMERtips.com for original BMW parts, aftermarket parts, dealership brochures, vintage magazine ads, posters and more. FREE SHIPPING on all US orders. Link in Bio. : #bmw #bmwfamily #bmwlove #bmwclassic #bmwm #bmwmpower #germanengineering #bmwlife #e90m3 #e90m3crt #m3crt #bmwcarbon #carbonfiber #limitedproduction https://www.instagram.com/p/CqI49hCOGQN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=