Bayerische Motoren Werke, also known as BMW, was founded in 1916 on the seventh day of March in Munich, Germany (BMW). Before BMW actually became "BMW", the company was called Bayerische Flugzeugwerke, before the famous BMW name, now widely recognized around the world, was introduced. When BMW opened its doors, it did not specialize in automobiles but in flying machines! In 1913, Karl Friedrich Rapp was a German aeronautical engineer who worked for a German aircraft company and who also founded Rapp Motoren Werke in a suburb near Munich, Germany (FantasyCars). This company focused on manufacturing aircraft engines, Rapp soon discovered that the engines manufactured were extremely problematic and suffered a significant financial loss, the company eventually went bankrupt (Fantasycars). Another well-known aeronautical engineer, Gustav Otto, opened his own workshop named Gustav Flugmaschinefabrik. Gustav Flugmaschinefabrik and Rapp Motoren Werke later merged to form Bayersiche Motoren Werke (Bavarian Motor Works), which is the BMW officially known as today (fantastic). This merger was favorable to both parties because of the success that these two companies have experienced and continue to experience today. BMW produced its first aircraft engine in 1917, which was the 6-cylinder Type 3a model, this model set an (altitude) record of 9,760 meters (Fantasy). Since the Treaty of Versailles came into force in the same year, it banned all construction of BMW aircraft engines, the company quickly went bankrupt and the company shifted to building air brakes for trains (fantastic). BMW's next brilliant idea was the creation of their first bike, which was cal...... middle of paper...... customizable interior with your choice of many fine sections of leather and color. What's not to like? BMWs are without a doubt a very beautiful and capable car to buy one day. According to today's US news, BMW is number one in the best small premium car category, with its 2014 i3 in first place and its 2013 1 series in third (usnews). BMW is also number one for its premium mid-size cars, with its 4 Series coming in first place. In the small luxury crossovers and SUVs category, BMW earned number two for its X1 model, for compact luxury crossovers and SUVs, BMW earned number three for its X3 model, and for its luxury crossovers mid-size and SUVs, BMW got number three for its X5 model (Editor's Choice). As you can see, BMW came out on top in many different categories as the best car, making it a beneficial automobile to buy..