from the merger of two engineering firm in Munich (Bayerische Flugzeugwerke and Otto-Werke), BMW is prohibited from producing aircraft engines in the wake of the defeat of Germany at the first World War. Forced conversion, the legendary group starts in 1922, in engines for motorcycles, trucks and cars.
In the 30s, the production of aircraft engines said. In 1944, BMW is developing the first jet engine in the world. Period during which the firm will have ample use of forced labor (between 25 and 30 000 prisoners), particularly for the manufacture of aircraft engines in Allach camp near Munich.
In 1945, the Munich plant was completely destroyed and that of Eisenach occupied by the Soviets who vandalized by seizing their technology. In 1952, production started with car models that pales before the direct competitors Mercedes Benz. But with the arrival of Herbert Quandt to over control, BMW know an unprecedented boom. Establishing a culture of meritocracy, BMW turn a page of his lackluster past. And achieved notoriety with the launch at the 1961 mechanical room Frankfurt the BMW 1500. Notoriety that continues today with the marketing of cars as luxurious as sports.
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