We all love BMW – it’s much more than just a brand, it’s a lifestyle! But even hardcore BMW fans might not know all of these fun facts about the Bayerische Motoren Werke!

1. BMW was originally known as BFW – try to pronounce Bayerische Flugzeugwerke! The company made airplane engines, hence the name. The engines they made set records and set a high standard for other engine makers.

2. The BMW global headquarters is shaped like four cylinders stacked together as homage to the amazing four-cylinder engines BMW originally produced.

3. The logo is NOT a spinning propeller. I know, I know, it’s a shock, but it’s a combination of a tribute to the logo of one of the companies that helped found BMW and the blue and white flag of Bavaria. Someone was just clever and spotted the propeller parallel once upon a time.

4. In 1937, the fastest motorcycle in the world was a BMW. It could go about 174mph – in 1937. That’s crazy!

5. BMW’s first electric car was made in 1972. It wasn’t a driveable car by any means (it used 12 batteries and could go a staggering 19 miles at one time and had less than 50hp) but it was still a great concept that was way ahead of its time.

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