What makes a BMW a BMW

[Brezzi]

Hi r3v,

Random question for my job, I can't really give more details around it but I'm putting together a list of car parts found on BMW's and Mini's that really define the brand, like BMW's active suspension or Mini's obscurely placed speedo that shows how fun or different they are.

Anyone wana help brainstorm? :)

Thanks!

[flyboyx]

roundels on the hood and trunk?

[ST1G]

roundels on the hood and trunk?

Kidney grilles.

[agent]

The Hofmeister kink.

[UlrichFennec]

The gauge cluster. Even nowadays, they still look almost the same even after 20-30 years.

[george graves]

The Hofmeister kink.

Beat me to it. Wonder how many of you are googleing that right meow.

[IceWhite]

The OBC

[e30onBBSs]

Inline 6 at an angle, kidneys, light blue and white, breaking edge technology, comfort luxury and performance like no one else has. Tons of heritage and history

[flyboyx]

The Hofmeister kink.

not exclusive to bmw. tons of manufactures have used this styling technique. i will agree most every bmw has it though.

[rcsoundn1]

"breaking edge technology, comfort luxury and performance like no one else has. Tons of heritage and history"

IMO, not a BMW only thing. On topic, egh they can keep running with the "has a soul" thing

[slammin.e28]

Typically the VIN # is what makes a car what it is.

[Danny]

Your sister in the passenger seat.

[spanish pants]

In most cases the Ass-hat behind the wheel : )

[nando]

manual trans, RWD, N/A engine, lack of cup holders. notice how many cars that excludes. :p

[rcsoundn1]

reverse gear to the left and up