2006-08-15 04:37:27 · 11 answers · asked by query 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
The answer in part lies in knowing some BMW history and what came first.
All real BMW enthusiasts know that BMW got a big start on two wheels, what many call the real BMWs.
In those days, BMW motorcycles were quite active in racing, and one of their competitors at the track was often the BSA bikes.
Well as things would have it, a track slang developed, and the BMWs were usually referred to as 'beemers' and the BSAs were referred to as 'beesers'.
So, of course for any true enthusiast, there is no way that a BMW car could be called a 'beemer', so they were called 'bimmers'.
2006-08-15 04:43:46 · answer #1 · answered by soma 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bayersiche Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works), is the parent company. BM went into beam, therefor the cars are beamers. They actually started making aircraft engines. Didn't do a car until 1917. Actually beamer makes more sense than calling a Harley-Davidson a "hog" (Harley Owners Group).
2006-08-15 04:46:40 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Bikes are usually reaferred to as "Beamers" BMW's are referred to as "Bimmers"
2006-08-15 17:42:56 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A BMW car is Bimmer. A BMW motorcycle is a Beemer.
2006-08-15 10:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by united9198 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably stupid, i got it in my head it was because a lot of them Had strait 8 or 6 engines and the beam was referring to the crank shaft !!
2006-08-16 22:36:05 · answer #5 · answered by rewen trebor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
coined from the first 2 alphabets of "BMW". plus they are known for their powerful headlamps...
2006-08-15 04:57:28 · answer #6 · answered by bee-day-me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ooooh - THAT'S what a beamer is.
God, am I thick - I've often wondered.
2006-08-15 04:42:47 · answer #7 · answered by Hello Dave 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
errogant idiots back in the 80's thought it sounded cool
2006-08-15 04:42:37 · answer #8 · answered by John W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my 6 yr old calls them bim zimmers! what??? i must be getting old yo!
2006-08-15 04:47:04 · answer #9 · answered by Lyndsey B 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
who cares...
.....the top M models, alpina and schnitzer are ace . ,....
.....enough said ....................
2006-08-15 12:03:25 · answer #10 · answered by srlfhp1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋