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The Techno Classica 2015 is scheduled to kick off next week in Essen, Germany, hosting the largest specialist exhibition of classic cars and motorcycles in the world. Of course, since it’s being held on its home ground, BMW couldn’t miss such a venue.
This year visitors will have the chance to indulge themselves in cars that are between 25 and 40 years old. That means that BMW will bring out cars built in the 70s, 80s and 90s, probably the best era according to aficionados.
It was back then when the foundation for many models we have today was laid. Models like the 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series were penned in those days, and BMW will honor them at the show.
In 1976 the BMW 6 Series Coupe took the executive-class spot in the brand’s line-up previously occupied by the CS models. The newly developed car, boasting wedge-shaped lines penned by head designer Paul Bracq, also brought significant progress as far as engines, luxury and safety were concerned.
The original 6 Series range was in production until 1989 when its place was taken by the 8 Series with even more luxury and better design along with revolutionary engines. The V12s used in most of them were impressive but didn’t withstand the test of time all too great.
Another car that will be on the scene is the Z1 the first of the Z family. Originally a research project run by the newly founded BMW Technik GmbH, the two-seater roadster was unveiled to the public for the first time at the 1987 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Its design and construction – headlined by a hot-dip galvanised steel monocoque, floorpan and outer skin made from plastic and vertically sliding doors – triggered much excitement among enthusiasts.
Last but not least, the 5 Series also finds its beginnings in that era, winning its segment thanks to its body rigidity and superior dynamics combined with a luxurious feeling overall. The car included features such as folding rear seat backrests with a through-loading facility, an onboard computer with fault memory, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), an electronically controlled injection system for all engines and, from 1990, four-valve technology for the six-cylinder in-line units.
One car that couldn’t be left out from this line up is the original BMW M3. 30 years ago the series-produced version of the original car was unveiled. It provided the basis for the most successful touring car in the history of BMW. Its run of victories began with Roberto Ravaglia’s World Touring Car Championship triumph in 1987 and continued to this day.
It was back then when the foundation for many models we have today was laid. Models like the 3 Series, 5 Series, 6 Series were penned in those days, and BMW will honor them at the show.
In 1976 the BMW 6 Series Coupe took the executive-class spot in the brand’s line-up previously occupied by the CS models. The newly developed car, boasting wedge-shaped lines penned by head designer Paul Bracq, also brought significant progress as far as engines, luxury and safety were concerned.
The original 6 Series range was in production until 1989 when its place was taken by the 8 Series with even more luxury and better design along with revolutionary engines. The V12s used in most of them were impressive but didn’t withstand the test of time all too great.
Another car that will be on the scene is the Z1 the first of the Z family. Originally a research project run by the newly founded BMW Technik GmbH, the two-seater roadster was unveiled to the public for the first time at the 1987 International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt. Its design and construction – headlined by a hot-dip galvanised steel monocoque, floorpan and outer skin made from plastic and vertically sliding doors – triggered much excitement among enthusiasts.
Last but not least, the 5 Series also finds its beginnings in that era, winning its segment thanks to its body rigidity and superior dynamics combined with a luxurious feeling overall. The car included features such as folding rear seat backrests with a through-loading facility, an onboard computer with fault memory, Automatic Stability Control (ASC), an electronically controlled injection system for all engines and, from 1990, four-valve technology for the six-cylinder in-line units.
One car that couldn’t be left out from this line up is the original BMW M3. 30 years ago the series-produced version of the original car was unveiled. It provided the basis for the most successful touring car in the history of BMW. Its run of victories began with Roberto Ravaglia’s World Touring Car Championship triumph in 1987 and continued to this day.
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