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. How much do you know about this versatile and luxurious ma
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.
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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.
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AM1
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B550i
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CM5
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D55 AMG
M5
This is the first generation M5, produced 1985 - 1988.
Question 2
This limited-edition roadster was at the top of BMW's Z-series during its 1999 - 2003 production run.
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AZ8
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BZ6t
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C350Z
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DZ4
Z8
Shown here is the unique, eight-cylinder Z8.
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.
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Ae8
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BZ12
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Ci3
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Di8
i8
Part of BMW's electric "Project i", this is the 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.
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AIsetta
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BGran Turismo
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C752
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D501
501
This sheet metal "angel" is the BMW 501.
Question 5
Reflecting the 'B' in BMW, in which German state is BMW's headquarters?
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ABerlin
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BBavaria
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CBrandenburg
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DBaden-Wurttemburg
Bavaria
BMW's headquarters are in Munich, the capital of Bavaria.
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.
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ANew Class
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BSpecial Class
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CMiracle Class
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D700
New Class
The "Neue Classe" were produced through 1977 - known as the "New Class" in English.
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.
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AIsetta
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B1990
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C1972
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D2002
2002
This is the futuristically-named BMW 2002.
Question 8
Which of the following brands does BMW not currently own?
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AMini
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BSaleen
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CRolls-Royce
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DHusqvarna Motorcycles
Saleen
BMW does not own Saleen, which is independently operated.
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.
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AM1
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BM3
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C550s
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D750i
M3
This is the E30 M3, produced from 1985 - 1992.
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.
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AM coupe
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B315i
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CM7
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DZ7
M coupe
Too unique for a number, this is the M coupe.
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.
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AZ4
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BM4
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C440i
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DZ6
Z4
This is the second generation Z4.
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?
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ASolar Power
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BNitrogen
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CHydrogen
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DNatural Gas
Hydrogen
This is the BMW Hydrogen 7, which can be powered by either (or both) gasoline and hydrogen.
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.
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A7 Series
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B5 Series
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C8 Series
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D2000 Series
7 Series
This is a first generation 7 Series, produced until 1986.
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.
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AKoenigsegg
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BMerkel
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CRuf
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DAlpina
Alpina
This is the Alpina B7, but like all Alpina vehicles, it can be serviced at any BMW dealer.
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.
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A700
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B3 Series
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C500
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D2000
700
The BMW 700 was based on a lengthened version of the 600.
Question 16
BMW's famous logo has represented the company for approximately 100 years. What do the colors in the logo symbolize?
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AColors in the flag of Bavaria.
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BAir and water, the original place of use for BMW's boat and plane engines.
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CCrest of Kaiser Wilhelm II.
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DFounder Karl Rupp's favorite colors.
Colors in the flag of Bavaria.
BMW's blue and white represent the two colors of the Bavarian flag.
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.
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AeControl
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BxCompute
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CCOMAND
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DiDrive
iDrive
BMW's iDrive system now has a litany of imitators and is an option in all models.
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.
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A5 Series
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B1 Series
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C3 Series
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DM Series
5 Series
Over 7 million BMW 5 Series have been sold since 1977.
Question 19
BMW's entry-level series is also its best selling, with annual sales sometimes exceeding 500,000.
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A3 Series
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B1000 Series
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CD Series
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D4 Series
3 Series
The venerable 3 Series is currently in its sixth generation.
Question 20
BMW owned Land Rover in the 1990s and developed this SUV, released in 1999, based on the Range Rover.
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AM6
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BQ7
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CS5
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DX5
X5
This is the first generation X5, produced from 1999 - 2006.
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