Founded in 1916, BMW was initially focused on aircraft manufacturing. After producing their first aircraft engine in 1918, BMW quickly shifted focus to vehicles with wheels. The first BMW motorcycle was produced in 1923 followed by purchasing the Eisenach vehicle factory in 1928. With the stage set the next step was obvious: create the Ultimate Driving Machine. Take a look for more detail.
Infographic by: scorebmwparts.com
Infographic by: scorebmwparts.com