Like all other car manufacturers, BMW uses various terms, acronyms and abbreviations to distinguish its brand and emphasize its technological features. However, this can often be confusing due to its mere volume. In this article we will therefore list some of the most common BMW terms you should know. This list is not exhaustive; If you believe that we have given a decisive term, please let us know in the comments below.
Marketing terms
- Mere driving pleasure/Ultimate Driving Machine: The marketing slogans of BMW, which underline the long-term focus of the Bavarian brand on performance trips.
- Bver: Nickname for BMW cars.
- Beemer/projector: Nickname for BMW motorcycles.
Platform conditions
- Clar (Cluster Architecture): BMWS rear wheel drive/all-wheel drive platform that are used for models such as 3 Series/X3, the 5 Series/X5 and 7 Series/X7. In particular, electric vehicles such as the i4, i5 and i7 are also clarity.
- UKL (lower class/Lower Class): BMWS front-wheel drive/all-wheel drive platform for its compact cars (X1/X2). It is shared with mini.
- New class: BMWS dedicated purely electrical platform. The first NK vehicle is the IX3 SUV.
Vehicle nomenclature
- SDRIVE: Rear wheel drive/front -wheel drive
- XDrive: All -wheel drive
- I: Electric vehicles (used for gasoline cars)
- D: Diesel vehicles
- E: Plug-in hybrid vehicles
- L: Long -wheel base
- LCI (life cycle impulse): Facelift model
- Wild (Sports activities): The BMW SUVs are often referred to as savs (for marketing).
- Gran Coupé: 4-door luxury coupes
- Gran Turismo: Five-door shaker
- Roadster: Cabrio, e.g. B. Z4 Roadster
- Touring: Station car/estate, e.g. B. M5 touring
Optional functions
- Carbon package: Includes carbon shovel seats, carbon ceramic brakes and carbon fiber interior. Best for owners who often follow their BMWs.
- Other packages: Driver package (driver aids), premium package (luxury functions such as a head-up display and internal camera) and M Sport Professional Package (sportier design elements).
Drive train/drive train terms terms
- Motors: B58 (3.0-liter turbocharger-straight the most popular BMW engine today), S58 (high-performance version of the B58-IM M2/M4), S68 (Twin-Turbo V8, used in XM) and B48 (versatile four-cylinder).
ZF transmission: automatic transmission of ZF-Typype 8-speed (8 hp). - Vanos: The variable valve system from BMW.
- Gen6: EV battery system of the sixth generation for NK vehicles.
- Heart of joy: The extended dynamic control system from BMW for NK vehicles.
Design and interior
- iDrive: The BMW infotainment system, comparable to the MBux system from Mercedes-Benz. It integrates Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- Merin or: BMW’s highest leather option from BMW.
- Hofmeister Kink: A distinctive design element around the C-pillar.
- Kidney grid: Each BMW has a kidney grille on the front fascia. This is probably the most important visual distinguishing feature of the brand (apart from the logo).
- Sharknose: Front fascia of some classic BMWs. Recreated with the skytop.
- Clownshoe: Refers to the Z3 m, which is due to its unconventional design.
- Batmobil: Refers to the E9 3.0 CSL because of its aggressive aero design.
BMW M terms
- M performance: These models offer a sportier experience without being full-fledged M-cars. For example the 340i XDrive, which beats between 330i and M3.
- M/m competition: These are the full-fledged high-performance vehicles from BMW (e.g. M2/M3/M4 and the X5 M/X6 M competition). While the M competition was previously offered as an optional package, it is now becoming an entry point for full-fledged M models.
- CS (competitive sport)/CSL (competitive sport lightweight): Provision of increased performance, sharper handling and light components compared to the M/M competition variants (e.g. M2 CS, M4 CSL, 3.0 CSL).
In relation to the positioning hierarchy IS: M Performance, M, M -competition, M CS and finally M CSL.
