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Author : Tony Lewin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610592055
Total Pages : 396 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of BMW written by Tony Lewin and published by . This book was released on with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of BMW is a master work. The word 'definitive' is a bold claim but this book should be viewed in this light. It is the most comprehensive survey of BMW Group models from the 501 right up to this year's 1 and 6 Series published in the English language. Data tables covering specifications, production volumes and prices will be invaluable to the BMW enthusiast and the layout and production volumes are second to none. Tony Lewin deserves high praise for this outstanding book. - Chris Willows, Corporate Communications Director, BMW Great Britain BMW is the most remarkable phenomenon to hit the auto industry in a generation. Celebrated for its luxury sports cars, motorcycles and aero engines in the pre-war era, it squandered its glamorous heritage in the 1950s; on its knees and near-bankrupt, it was rejected as a lost cause when offered by desperate banks to Mercedes-Benz. But thanks to a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer and a young and inspirational manager, Mercedes would soon regret not having scooped up the once-glorious firm: pioneering the concept of the compact, high-quality sports saloon, the visionary new team systematically built BMW into the spectacular success we know today. Through the most expressive medium of all - the cars themselves - The Complete Book of BMW tells the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the century. From the iconic 2002tii of the 1960s through the mighty M3 of the 1990s to today's born-again MINI and the crowning glory of the Rolls-Royce Phantom.- Every model since 1962- Technical specifications and performance data- Production and sales data- Key decisions that made BMW great- Von Kuenheim's brilliant template- Taking technology leadership- 1,600 color photographs- The new focus: premium at every levelAbout the AuthorTony Lewin is an automotive writer and commentator specializing in the business and design sides of the auto industry. He has reported on the automobile sector for more than two decades as editor of industry publications such as What Car?, Financial Times Automotive World and World Automotive Manufacturing, and as a regular columnist in magazines and newspapers in Europe, Japan and the United States.General AudienceThe Complete Book of BMW tells the remarkable story of the company and its cars. From the luxury sports cars and motorcycles of the pre-war era through its rebirth at the hands of a wealthy German aristocrat, a brilliant engineer, and an inspired manager during the past two decades, the book uses the most expressive medium of all-the cars themselves-to illustrate the story of one of the most remarkable turnarounds in automotive history.

Author : David Kiley
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 9780471269205
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Driven written by David Kiley and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2004-04-02 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exclusive look at one of the world's most successful and controversial companies, and the mysterious family behind it. BMW is arguably the most admired carmaker in the world. It's financial performance is the envy of its competitors, and BMW products inspire near-fanatical loyalty. While many carmakers struggle with falling sales, profits and market share, demand for BMWs continues to grow, frequently outpacing production. Now, David Kiley-Detroit Bureau Chief at USA Today and author of Getting the Bugs Out, which covered Volkswagen's demise and rebirth, goes inside the fabled German automaker to see how it does what it does so well. With unprecedented access to BMW executives, Kiley goes behind the walls of BMW's famed "Four Cylinders" headquarters in Munich at a time when the company is in its most aggressive, and some say riskiest, expansion in its history and when some of the company's new products, like the 7 Series sedan and Z4 roadster, are for the first time drawing as many barbs from critics as bouquets. Kiley covers intimate details of the boardroom drama surrounding the company's nearly disastrous acquisition and subsequent sale of the British Rover Group and its expansion into selling MINI and Rolls Royce cars. Besides being a world-class carmaker, BMW is also considered one of the smartest consumer marketing companies and Kiley explores the extraordinary value and management of the BMW brand mystique. He also takes a revealing look at the mysterious and ultra-private Quandt family of Bad Homburg Germany, which owns a controlling stake in BMW: Johanna and Susanne Quandt, two of the wealthiest women in Europe and Stefan Quandt, one of the wealthiest bachelors on the continent. David Kiley (Ann Arbor, MI) is the Detroit Bureau Chief at USA Today who has covered the auto industry for 17 years. He has been featured on Nightline, CNBC, CNN, MSNBC, NPR and the Today show. He is also the author of Getting the Bugs Out: The Rise, Fall, and Comeback of Volkswagen in America (0-471-26304-4), also available from Wiley.

Author : Don Slater
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780831709006
Total Pages : 90 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BMW written by Don Slater and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Wayne R. Dempsey
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9781610607902
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3 Series 1982-2000 written by Wayne R. Dempsey and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2006-09-15 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since its introduction in 1975, the BMW 3-series has earned a reputation as one of the world's greatest sports sedans. Unfortunately, it has also proven one of the more expensive to service and maintain. This book is dedicated to the legion of BMW 3-series owners who adore their cars and enjoy restoring, modifying, and maintaining them to perfection; its format allows more of these enthusiasts to get out into the garage and work on their BMWs-and in the process, to save a fortune. Created with the weekend mechanic in mind, this extensively illustrated manual offers 101 projects that will help you modify, maintain, and enhance your BMW 3-series sports sedan. Focusing on the 1984-1999 E30 and E36 models, 101 Performance Projects for Your BMW 3-Series presents all the necessary information, covers all the pitfalls, and assesses all the costs associated with performing an expansive array of weekend projects.

Author : Tony Lewin
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760350175
Total Pages : 243 pages
Book Rating : 4.71/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The BMW Century written by Tony Lewin and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2016-11 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The BMW Century profiles one hundred years of BMW car and motorcycle manufacturing a decade at a time with gorgeous photos and detailed text.

Author : Fred Larimer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781610608268
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BMW Buyer's Guide written by Fred Larimer and published by . This book was released on with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the exotic M1 and 850Csi to the popular 3. 5- and 7-Series sports luxury tourers, this all-color Buyer's Guide points the way through the full history of the BMW marque, and offers valuable specifications, production numbers, investment advice, and more. Take the "ultimate driving machine" out for a test drive before you buy! Comparable title; Illustrated BMW Buyer's Guide, 2nd ed (0-87938-754-8)

Author : Ian Falloon
Publisher : Whitehorse Press
ISBN 13 : 9781884313943
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.49/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BMW R90S written by Ian Falloon and published by Whitehorse Press. This book was released on 2014-07-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although in production for only three years, the R90S was the most significant post-war production BMW motorcycle. This comprehensive book tells the story of this important bike and how it evolved noting all significant changes from year to year. Beautifully laid out with big full-color pictures, the book could stand alone as a coffee table book. But it's much more than that. Falloon writes with enough detail to make restoring these great bikes much easier, and also includes a chapter on how to live with an R90S, using them as reliable daily commuters, making popular upgrades, and what to look for if you are in the market for one. With outstanding looks and high-quality equipment, the R90S has justifiably garnered a devoted following of motorcycle enthusiasts who will want to own this definitive book.

Author : Andrew Noakes
Publisher : Parragon Pubishing India
ISBN 13 : 9781407549781
Total Pages : 216 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate History of BMW written by Andrew Noakes and published by Parragon Pubishing India. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Hartmut Lehbrink
Publisher : HF Ullmann Editions
ISBN 13 : 9783848008858
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BMW written by Hartmut Lehbrink and published by HF Ullmann Editions. This book was released on 2015-09-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book invites for a fascinating tour of BMW's unique car style.

Author : Darwin Holmstrom and Brian J. Nelson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1616731028
Total Pages : 33 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book BMW Motorcycles written by Darwin Holmstrom and Brian J. Nelson and published by . This book was released on with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: