the BMW E31 8Series. This car had a number of features that were radical for it’s original production run in 1990. The onboard computer was one of the main ones, pushing the boundaries at a time when computers were more cumbersome than today. The E31 also featured a powerful V12 engine, pop-up headlights, and a seat memory function. A masterpiece of the 90s, the E31 stands out as a premier car from a newer era that can still be considered classic.
The BMW E9 had been in production since 1968, when the high performance, lightweight 3.0CSL came to market. This car used aluminum sidings and other lightweight features to increase the performance of the car. The batmobile name comes from the 3.0CSLs sold with the full aero package with wings on the rear. While technically not street legal at the time, the wings left the factory uninstalled so the drivers could do so themselves. Today, the E9 3.0CSLs are a classic look into how BMW pushed the envelope, selling cars fit for racing to the masses. With a distinct feel and design these rare cars fetch a high price on today’s market and make an excellent addition to any collector’s garage.
The BMW New Six (also known as the BMW E3) is a line of mid-size luxury sedans andgrand tourer coupes produced by the German automaker BMW from 1968 to 1977. All models used the then-new M30 straight-6 engine. It marked BMW’s return to the full-size luxury sedan market after a hiatus of 5 years and was introduced as a response to growing market segment dominated by Mercedes-Benz. It was important in establishing BMW’s reputation as a maker of sporting luxury sedans.The BMW New Six coupés (better known as the BMW E9) are built on a shortened version of the E3 platform. The E9 coupés share engines, transmissions, some suspension and many other features with the E3 sedans.A total of 221,991 sedans and coupés were built.
The BMW New Class was a line of sedans and coupes produced by German automaker BMW between 1962 and 1972. These models ensured BMW’s solvency after the company’s financial crisis of the 1950s and established the identity of BMW automobiles as sports sedans.The first New Class vehicle was the 1500, a 4-door compact executive car with the new M10 (at the time called M115) OHC 4-cylinder engine. In 1965, the 2000 C and 2000 CS luxury coupés were added to the range.Replacement of the New Class models began with the larger 2000 C and 2000 CS coupés, which were replaced by the 6-cylinder E9 2800 CS in 1969. In 1972, the 4-door sedans were replaced by the larger E12 5 Series.The New Class coupes introduced the Hofmeister kink, which has been used on most BMW cars since. Another legacy of the New Class is the iconic 02 Series, which are a shortened version of the New Class sedans.