How did the BMW auto come to be know as "A Beamer"?
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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'.
errogant idiots back in the 80's thought it sounded cool
Ooooh - THAT'S what a beamer is.
God, am I thick - I've often wondered.
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).
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my 6 yr old calls them bim zimmers! what? i must be getting old yo!
coined from the first 2 alphabets of "BMW". plus they are known for their powerful headlamps.
A BMW car is Bimmer. A BMW motorcycle is a Beemer.
who cares.
.the top M models, alpina and schnitzer are ace . ,..
.enough said ....
Bikes are usually reaferred to as "Beamers" BMW's are referred to as "Bimmers"
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 !!
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