Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW), is an independent German company and manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles.
BMW is the parent company of the MINI and Rolls-Royce car brands. It is also one of the leading German car manufacturers.
The current BMW model lineup is split into what is referred to as "Series", traditionally identified by a single digit - e.g. the 3 Series.
In 2004 BMW announced plans to make odd-numbered series saloon/sedan and estate/wagon models (BMW calls its estates/wagons
Touring models), while even-numbered series will be two-door coupés and cabriolets. This convention started informally in 1976
with the introduction of the 6 Series and later continued in 1989 with the 8 Series, but died off when the latter was discontinued in 1999.
This practice was revived as the Z4 replaced the aging Z3 roadster in 2003 and continues as the new 6 Series augments the existing
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