2006-06-25 14:49:57 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
It is an Americanized version of Bavarian Motor Werks, in Germany the same automobile is called a "BMV"
2006-06-25 14:56:58 · answer #1 · answered by teasinglittlebrat 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
BMW stands for Bayerische Motoren Werke
2006-06-25 15:03:08 · answer #2 · answered by Koala Bear 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bayerische Motoren Werke--but the closest English translation is Bavarian Motor Works.
The blue-and-white symbol they use represents an airplane propeller in motion, because BMW was best known for their wartime aircraft engines--which are still considered to be among the best in the industry.
2006-06-25 18:43:52 · answer #3 · answered by bracken46 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Black Man's Wish.
No, actually it's Bavarian Motor Works (this is the English translation of the German which also uses the initials BMW)
2006-06-26 11:08:00 · answer #4 · answered by scourgeoftheleft 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bayerische Motoren Werke in German and was translated to English meaning Barvarian Motor Works
2006-06-30 05:56:23 · answer #5 · answered by mercedes_beamer902006 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bayerische Motoren Werke = Bavarian Motor Works
I have a 2000 740iL. Love it!
2006-06-27 15:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by michael g 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bayerische Motoren Werke GmbH.
2006-06-25 15:02:27 · answer #7 · answered by angel 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bavarian Motor Wo(e)rks
2006-06-25 14:54:52 · answer #8 · answered by Sherry K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bavarian motor werks
2006-06-25 14:52:47 · answer #9 · answered by mikey212 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bavarian Motor Works. I own one, Its a 1984 318i.
2006-06-25 16:45:58 · answer #10 · answered by brian76db 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋