Top 10 BMWs

ТOР 10 BMW'S M EVER. AS CHOSEN BY DSG AUTO M BMW 507 The beauty that almost killed the company but also known for making the name of the Bavarian carmaker. BMW made 252 507's and reported a loss on each one. Aimed at the American market, notable owners include Elvis. Image: Radoslaw Lecyk / Shutterstock.com BMW M1 BMW intended to produce the M1 with Italian carmaker Lamborghini, however conflicts occurred and BMW built the car by themselves. Sold between 1978 and 1981, the M1 is the only mid-engined mass produced car by BMW and remains a firm favourite with BMW fans. Image: Roman Vukolov / Shutterstock.com M-M1 BMW M3 Developed by BMWS in house motorsport division, the M3 is a high performance version of BMWS most popular saloon, the 3 Series. Introduced in 1986 and based on the E30 3 Series, the M3 remains a firm favourite with petrol heads. BMW 18 The BMW i8 is the future, today. With stunning butterfly doors and futuristic design, this plugin hybrid sports car can go from 0-62mph in 4.4 seconds thanks to the 1.5 litre 3 cylinder engine combined with an electric motor, BMW 2002 The BMW 2002 is the product of two BMW engineers who thought their 1600 models lacked power. The 2002 was fitted with a sporty 2.0 litre engine and was a success across Europe and America. Image: Bocman1973 / Shutterstock.com Atsoo S- BMW Z8 Featured in the 'World Is Not Enough', the 28 was designed based on the BMW 507. Only 5,703 Z8s were produced which helps the vehicle retain high value on the used car market due to its exclusivity. Image: Jordan Tan / Shutterstock.com BMW 3 SERIES One of the most successful saloon cars BMW has produced with the 3 Series accounting for around 30% of BMWS annual sales. Introduced in 1975, the 3 Series celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. BMW 5 SERIES BMWS second best selling production vehicle and the first BMW in 1992 to have VANOS, BMWS variable valve timing system which enhances torque, lowers emissions and reduces fuel consumption, BMW 1 SERIES The 1 Series maybe BMWS baby model of the current range and the least expensive but it doesn't com- promise on performance, style or build quality. Intro- duced in 2004, the 1 Series replaced the 3 Series Compact range. BMW 1 SERIES M COUPE BMW intended to only make 2,700 units of the IM Coupe however due to popular demand the cap was lifted and 6,309 units were produced. Motoring journalists reviewed the IM Coupe positively with Jeremy Clarkson stating it's "BMW at its absolute best" and being awarded "Richard Hammond's Car of the Year 2011'. 10 Image: Philip Lange / Shutterstock.com DSG MON-FRI 0161 406 3936 9am-5:30pm auto contracts absolute excellence Designed by PLATFORM8) Creative people, helping growing businesses platfom81.com W