BMW, also known as Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, is a multinational German company that specializes in the production of luxury cars and motorbikes. Its headquarters are located in Munich, Bavaria. The firm was established in 1916 to produce aircraft engines. From 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945, it produced engines for aircraft deployed in the Second World War.
The labels BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce are used for automobiles, while BMW Motorrad is used for motorbikes. BMW ranked as the fourteenth largest automobile manufacturer in the world in 2017 and the seventh largest by revenue in 2022. The business was placed 46th in the Forbes Global 2000 in 2023.
Certainly! Let’s look at the fascinating history of the BMW Logo🌟
1913-1916
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The RAPP logo, created in 1913, consisted of a round medallion with a thick black frame. The wordmark “RAPP MOTOR” was separated from the medallion by two thin white stripes and two stars. Inside the circle was a black horse shape, as seen in the profile. The figurine of the chess knight had been shifted to the left.
1916-1933
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The famous blue and white checkered symbol was first created in 1916. It had an arched upper section, thick black framing, and a thin gold outline surrounding the “BMW” letters in a rounded serif typeface. The inner circle showcased the company’s value of its heritage and history with a vivid blue and white design that resembled an aircraft’s propeller.
1923-1953
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The logo was updated and changed in 1923; the lines were sharpened and bolder. The widening of the Golden outline caused the framing to become considerably thicker than it was previously. The gold “BMW” lettering’s typeface underwent a major makeover, becoming sleeker and more fashionable with bold, bold serif lines.
1936-1963
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Silver replaced gold in 1936. The primary pattern of blue and white became lighter, giving the emblem a new, icy-cold appearance. The tiny silver outline made the black outline a little more delicate. With clear cuts and edges, the sharp, straight-serif font that produced the grey letters now reflected a strong and forward-thinking brand. The business used this logo for nearly thirty years.
1963-1997
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In 1963, the badge’s design was improved. The color scheme became slightly more subdued and intense, and the logo took on a flawlessly balanced modern appearance. The “BMW” wordmark was redesigned with a white sans-serif font and distinct lines that reflected authority and the importance of style and quality.
1970-1989
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In the supplementary logo version, created in 1970 for the well-known German carmaker, the official logo 1963 was positioned in the center of a larger circle of thick lines in various shades of pink, white, and blue.
1997-Present
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Designed in 1997, BMW’s most identifiable and unique logo remains the company’s official emblem until 2020. However, the old logo remains on the bonnets of the recognizable German cars even after the new design was introduced in 2020.
2020-Present
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2020 sees the corporation go sans-fuss and redesign its logo in two dimensions, doing away with the black hue. The gray “BMW” inscription in a contemporary, slightly elongated typeface is now positioned within a thick white frame, surrounded by a thin gray outline on the blue and white checkered circle. The logo’s modern and stylish appearance reflects the brand’s development and readiness to embrace the new era.