BMW Neue Klasse

Model Introduction

The four-door Neue Klasse cars introduced BMW’s now-familiar formula of rear-wheel drive, precise steering, and understated design. They were light, lively, and influential—setting the tone for everything that came after in the 3 and 5 Series lines.

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Giant Test

April 1966CAR
BMW 1800 TI v Alfa TI / Super

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A BMW for the bowler brigade

June 1966CAR
BMW 2000

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BMW's Best Yet

August 1967CAR
BMW 1600

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Sporting civilization

April 1969CAR
Alfa Giulia v BMW 1600

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A tale of two BMWs

August 1969CAR
Today's most wanted sports saloon meets the immortal 328

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Giant Test

August 1969CAR
Alfa 1750 v Audi 100LS v BMW 1800 v Peugeot 504