March 7 was originally a normal day, but the editor’s phone screen was blocked for two days because of a picture, “Two B meet, it’s intersting!”

However, as early as 2002, this "tearing" battle had already been put on the screen! (The picture is taken from the 2002 movie "Trafficker") Regarding this "tearing" war, the editor summarizes it at the end of the article. Today we will first take a look at the growth experience of BMW, a "100-year-old boy". 2. Protagonist of the “Tear Up” Battle: Centennial BMW BMW started in 1916, and its early translation in China was “Bail”. The company's predecessor was an aircraft factory. It was originally famous for manufacturing streamlined biplane reconnaissance aircraft. In 1918, it was renamed Bavarian Engine Manufacturing AG and went public. The founder, Gistan Otto, had great achievements in the aviation field, which made him have great ambitions to manufacture cars. On July 20, 1917, the BFW company began to reorganize, officially named BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke). Due to the "Treaty of Versailles", Germany, as a defeated country, aircraft were classified as "war weapons" and production was prohibited. The BMW factory would not be able to produce cars until 1923.

Motorcycles

After five long years, the ambitious BMW can finally begin their journey of struggle. In 1922, BMW developed the first air-cooled 500ml two-cylinder motorcycle engine and the R32 motorcycle. A horizontally opposed engine was installed on both sides of the body. The R32 motorcycle with the BMW trademark was first on the market. mid-sale.

After a century of transformation, today, BMW motorcycles represented by the R1200GS Adventure still adhere to innovative design concepts. With a compression ratio of 12.5:1 and a powerful horsepower of 92kW (125Ps), Dynamic ESA can detect the up and down movement of the head and tail wheels through the sensor on the slingshot, and continuously and automatically adjusts the shock absorber hydraulic resistance in conjunction with other parameters.

1936 BMW 328—2015 BMW M4 GTS

The BMW 328 was manufactured in 1936 and ceased production in 1940. At that time, 464 units were produced, but now only about 200 are left. The remaining ones are still alive and extremely rare, so they are also the favorite of collectors. At that time, the BMW 328 had already adopted an advanced 2.0-liter engine and set a record with a top speed of 230 km/h.

After a century of transformation, the 2015 BMW M4 GTS uses a new lightweight carbon fiber kit and once again creates a high-performance speed legend of accelerating from 0 to 100 kilometers in 3.8 seconds.

1956 BMW 507—2013 BMW Z4

The BMW 507 makes full use of all the resources of the BMW factory in Bavaria. Mechanical components are taken from the BMW 502 and 503 series, including the 3.2-liter overhead valve V8 Aluminum cylinder, and later added dual carburetors to improve its performance, bringing its power to 150 horsepower. Max Hoffman finally approved such a design, and he commissioned Count Albrecht von Goertz to build the car. It was Goertz who designed the perfect lines for this car. Without resorting to aesthetically pleasing streamlined lines, it would not have become a legend.

After undergoing transformation, the 2013 BMW Z4 inherits this inherited aesthetic.

1968 BMW 2002-2015 BMW 3 Series

The odd-looking BMW 2002, with its square head and square brain, is full of momentum and vitality. The front of the car and the front windshield are full of Giugiaro-style pragmatism. Especially the inverted trapezoidal front end is unforgettable at a glance. Despite its strange appearance, the BMW 2002 was the well-deserved "King of Controls" and "Driver's Car" at that time, and its performance exceeded that of many two-seater racing cars of the same era.

The name of the 2002 series has nothing to do with 2002. BMW is not so ahead of its time: just the last two digits represent the 02 series at that time, and the first two digits indicate that it is equipped with a 2.0-liter inline 4-cylinder engine. The maximum power is 74kw and the top speed is 162km/h. The BMW 3 Series inherits the sports genes of BMW 2002 and continues to this day. It is already the sixth generation model.

1954 BMW 502—2015 BMW 7 Series

After World War II, most countries in Europe were prosperous. Automakers seized this great opportunity and launched various The luxury model, the BMW 502, which was improved from the 501, became popular all over the world after it was launched. It was nicknamed the "Baroque Angel" because its streamlined overall design recalls sculptures common in German and Austrian churches during the Baroque era. V8 engines equipped with aluminum alloy cylinders include 2.6L and 3.2L engines, with power outputs of 120 hp and 140 hp respectively. The later 3.2 liter Super model reached 160 hp. The popular BMW 502 laid a solid foundation for the launch of the first-generation 7 Series in 1977.

1972 BMW Turbo Concept—2014 BMW i8

In 1972, in order to welcome the Munich Olympics that year, BMW launched a concept car called "Turbo Concept". The sports car under the banner of "turbocharged" was designed by Paul Braque, a famous BMW designer at the time. The designer had previously designed cars for Citro?n and Mercedes-Benz, and he designed this BMW Turbo Concept. The wedge-shaped body, foldable headlights and gull-wing doors seemed like "alien visitors" at the time. Even today, this BMW Turbo Concept is definitely considered "alternative".

At the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, the mass-produced BMW i8 was officially released. As the most important future-oriented product unveiled by BMW to the world at that time, the mass-produced i8 shocked the world upon its debut. world.

3 Summary of the "tearing" battle

Having said a lot, let us review the entire "tearing" battle process:

The first is the 2B battle:

Then Audi entered the war, and it turned into a BBA war:

Not to be outdone, Ford came out to show off its old age:

In the end, it became an out-of-control melee...

Faced with this "tearing" battle, let's take a look at what the major celebrities and the public think?