How Well Do You Know BMW?

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BMW is one of the oldest, best-selling, and most famous carmakers in the world, with over 2 million vehicles sold worldwide in 2016. How much do you know about this versatile and luxurious manufacturer?

This quiz was expert written by Dan Henry. Dan has a Master's Degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics. He is a huge trivia fanatic and spends a lot of free time browsing the Internet, researching on a variety of topics, and winning money at trivia night.


Dan has a Master's Degree in Geosciences with a concentration in Applied Meteorology and a Bachelor's Degree in Economics.

He is a huge trivia fanatic and spends a lot of free time browsing the internet, researching on a variety of topics, and winning money at trivia night.

BMW Quiz Questions

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Question 1

This sedan was the fastest production sedan ever at the time of its 1985 introduction. Based on a modified 5 series, it is still in production today.

  • A
    M1
  • B
    550i
  • C
    M5
  • D
    55 AMG

Question 2

This limited-edition roadster was at the top of BMW's Z-series during its 1999 - 2003 production run.

  • A
    Z8
  • B
    Z6t
  • C
    350Z
  • D
    Z4

Question 3

BMW stepped firmly into the 21st century with this futuristic-looking sports car. On sale since 2014, it is currently the all-time best-selling plug-in sports car.

  • A
    e8
  • B
    Z12
  • C
    i3
  • D
    i8

Question 4

Nicknamed the "Baroque Angel" by the German public, this luxury offering was BMW's first post-war model, sold from 1952 - 1958.

  • A
    Isetta
  • B
    Gran Turismo
  • C
    752
  • D
    501

Question 5

Reflecting the 'B' in BMW, in which German state is BMW's headquarters?

  • A
    Berlin
  • B
    Bavaria
  • C
    Brandenburg
  • D
    Baden-Wurttemburg

Question 6

BMW was near bankruptcy in the early 1960s. This name was given to the 1962 class of sedans which are credited with saving the company.

  • A
    New Class
  • B
    Special Class
  • C
    Miracle Class
  • D
    700

Question 7

This 1973 model caused a stir as one of the first ever turbocharged models to enter production. Due to the oil crisis, it was only produced through 1974.

  • A
    Isetta
  • B
    1990
  • C
    1972
  • D
    2002

Question 8

Which of the following brands does BMW not currently own?

  • A
    Mini
  • B
    Saleen
  • C
    Rolls-Royce
  • D
    Husqvarna Motorcycles

Question 9

Instantly acclaimed as one of the greatest sports cars upon its 1987 introduction, this compact luxury sedan rewrote the rules on what a "sports car" was. A new generation of this model is still in production.

  • A
    M1
  • B
    M3
  • C
    550s
  • D
    750i

Question 10

This "shooting-brake"-style 2 door coupe drew both cheers and jeers upon its 1998 introduction. It's hard to argue with the 315 hp under the hood, though.

  • A
    M coupe
  • B
    315i
  • C
    M7
  • D
    Z7

Question 11

If cruising at a leisurely pace in the convertible version wasn't to your liking, the coupe version of this 2009 - 2016 roadster could top 155 mph.

  • A
    Z4
  • B
    M4
  • C
    440i
  • D
    Z6

Question 12

You may be familiar with BMW's electric car offerings, but what about other alternate fuel vehicles? Between 2005 - 2007, BMW built the first-ever vehicle with the ability to be powered by what unusual fuel type?

  • A
    Solar Power
  • B
    Nitrogen
  • C
    Hydrogen
  • D
    Natural Gas

Question 13

This luxurious series debuted as BMW's top of the line models in 1977. Still in production, many world-first innovations in technology began here, including head airbags and six-speed auto transmissions.

  • A
    7 Series
  • B
    5 Series
  • C
    8 Series
  • D
    2000 Series

Question 14

This niche manufacturer has produced souped-up special editions of BMWs since 1965. Current models include the B7, which rockets to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds.

  • A
    Koenigsegg
  • B
    Merkel
  • C
    Ruf
  • D
    Alpina

Question 15

BMW entered financial difficulty after WWII, but this little car is often credited with saving the company during its 1959 - 1965 production. It is also one of the only economy cars ever produced in the company's history.

  • A
    700
  • B
    3 Series
  • C
    500
  • D
    2000

Question 16

BMW's famous logo has represented the company for approximately 100 years. What do the colors in the logo symbolize?

  • A
    Colors in the flag of Bavaria.
  • B
    Air and water, the original place of use for BMW's boat and plane engines.
  • C
    Crest of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
  • D
    Founder Karl Rupp's favorite colors.

Question 17

This controversial computer system debuted in the 7 series in 2001. It has undergone significant upgrades over the past decade-plus and is now a staple of both BMW and Rolls Royce cars.

  • A
    eControl
  • B
    xCompute
  • C
    COMAND
  • D
    iDrive

Question 18

After the 1960s success of BMW's "New Class", this executive car series debuted in 1977. Currently in its seventh generation of production, this is BMW's second-best-selling class.

  • A
    5 Series
  • B
    1 Series
  • C
    3 Series
  • D
    M Series

Question 19

BMW's entry-level series is also its best selling, with annual sales sometimes exceeding 500,000.

  • A
    3 Series
  • B
    1000 Series
  • C
    D Series
  • D
    4 Series

Question 20

BMW owned Land Rover in the 1990s and developed this SUV, released in 1999, based on the Range Rover.

  • A
    M6
  • B
    Q7
  • C
    S5
  • D
    X5

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