Classics

Harald Grohs and the historic Zolder victory: “That makes me proud and happy”

Harald Grohs and the historic Zolder victory: “That makes me proud and happy”

The date was 11th March 1984. The newly founded “German Production Car Championship”, now the DTM, entered its maiden season at the “Circuit Zolder” to the east of Brussels (BEL). The very first DTM race was 24 laps, and a total of 102.288 kilometres – and ended with a BMW …

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Record chasers, series winners and strong brands: BMW Group Classic at Techno Classica 2019

Record chasers, series winners and strong brands: BMW Group Classic at Techno Classica 2019

For the past 100 years, the BMW Group has been attracting attention worldwide with record performances and sporting successes. In June 1919, test pilot Franz Zeno Diemer flew an aircraft powered by a BMW engine to the previously unattained height of 9 760 metres. 20 years later, Georg “Schorsch” Meier rode a …

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Rebirth in Dingolfing: The BMW 1600 GT convertible

The vehicle collection of BMW Group Classic is now richer by another unique special. This is all thanks to the vocational training team at the BMW plant in Dingolfing. The apprentices restored the BMW 1600 GT convertible in a project lasting several years under the guidance of their trainers. The …

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CLOSEUP: BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile

CLOSEUP: BMW 3.0 CSL Batmobile

BMW 3.0 CSL – with 206 HP it is the most powerful version of the E9. This is BMW Classic’s Closeup of one of the most iconic cars in BMW history – including its magnificent sound. Make sure you turn your sound on when watching this for the best experience. …

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