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BMW TT – Twin Turbo Series
When it comes to pricing, the most affordable are the BMW 335i coupe and the 335i xDrive sedan. The BMW 335i coupe, sedan and convertible boasts of its main asset: the twin turbo engine that can get you maximum power with its in-line 6 cylinder engine that produces an impressive 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft of torque. The sedan and the coupe use Direct Injection Technology and Active Steering while the convertible models also have an added six-speed Steptronic auto transmission with paddle shifters.
When it comes to safety and security, the BWM TT series all make use of the famous Head Protection System (HPS), Enhanced Braking System, the reliable BMW Assist (with Bluetooth) and yes, even the run flat tires feature which allow you to continue driving safely at reduced speed even with flat or air-reduced tires. Its Dynamic Stability Control feature is impressive as it allows the driver to take full control if the car loses wheel traction due to bad weather conditions or other unexpected road circumstances.
The elegant BMW TT series also give you maximum comfort and convenience not just with driving but also with maintenance with its Active Cruise Control, Bluetooth Wireless technology, Onboard Nav System that includes traffic alerts, and the BMW Ultimate Service. The convertible’s hardtop allows you to have a sleek and elegant car that provides soundproofing and insulation within just a few seconds retracting actions. Read the rest of this entry »
History of BMW
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, in English, Bavarian Motor Works, like Mercedes-Benz is a German automobile manufacturer. The man behind this was Karl Friedrich Rapp. This started in the year 1913. It was not known to everyone that BMW was then a manufacturer of aircraft engines. Rapp established “Rapp-Motorenwerke” in Munich. He started to manufacture his own aircraft engines. Unfortunately, they suffered from problems with vibrations.
Rapp Motoren Werke experienced different problems with the reliability of the aircraft engines. Due to financial problems, Rapp decided to resign from the company in the year 1916. Two Austrians then took over. They were Franz-Josef Popp and Max Fritz. They were able to convince Gustav Otto to merge with them. The merging of the “Gustav Flugmaschinefabrik” and “Bavarian Aircraft Works” gave birth to Bayerische Flugzeug-Werke. The company was then renamed to BMW and in 1918 became BMW AG.
The very first aircraft engine of BMW, Type Illa, was produced during the year 1917. It features a unique “high-altitude carburetor” developed by Fritz that allows it to develop full power at altitude.
After a year, the said aircraft engine powered a biplane to 5,000 meters altitude in just 29 minutes. During those days, it was already a very impressive performance. It then led to the strong demand for BMW engines.
The successor of Type Illa was born in the year 1919. It was named Type IV. With this new engine, Franz Zeno Diemer was able to set an altitude record of 9, 760 meters.
The present logo of BMW seen in the cars today was introduced in the early 1920s. It was based on the circular design of an aircraft propeller. Read the rest of this entry »