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I have omitted the Z models (which are closely related to the contemporary 3 series), the X models, and the 2 series Active Tourer\/Grand Tourer, which is front-wheel drive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2027\" src=\"http:\/\/www.wittwer.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-Stammbaum.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1043\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wittwer.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-Stammbaum.png 1043w, https:\/\/www.wittwer.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-Stammbaum-300x192.png 300w, https:\/\/www.wittwer.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-Stammbaum-768x492.png 768w, https:\/\/www.wittwer.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BMW-Stammbaum-1024x656.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1043px) 100vw, 1043px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To me, modern BMW car history begins with the introduction of the Neue Klasse in 1962. 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