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PublisherQuarto Publishing Group USA

ISBN-100760319510

ISBN-139780760319512

eBay Product ID (ePID)30762716

Product Key Features

Book TitleComplete Book of Bmw

Number of Pages384 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicAutomotive / General

FeaturesRevised

IllustratorYes

GenreTransportation

AuthorTony Lewin

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight91.2 Oz

Item Length12.2 in

Item Width10.5 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2007-275472

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsRoundel,August 2005(circ.: 65,000) "Occasionally, a book comes along that is important to have on your bookshelf not because it's the most engrossing to read, but because of the sheer completeness and accuracy of its contents.The Complete Book of BMWis one such book.", Roundel, August 2005 (circ.: 65,000) Occasionally, a book comes along that is important to have on your bookshelf not because it's the most engrossing to read, but because of the sheer completeness and accuracy of its contents. The Complete Book of BMW is one such book.", Roundel, August 2005 (circ.: 65,000) "Occasionally, a book comes along that is important to have on your bookshelf not because it's the most engrossing to read, but because of the sheer completeness and accuracy of its contents. The Complete Book of BMW is one such book."

Dewey Decimal629.222

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

SynopsisBMW 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 bankruptcy, 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 icon c 2002tii of the 1960s through the mighty M3 of the 1990s to today's horn-again MINI and the crowning glory of the Rolls-Royce Phantom., 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.

LC Classification NumberTL215.B25