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.

Magazine Articles

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    Giant Test

    BMW 1800 TI v Alfa TI / Super

    CAR · April 1966
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    A BMW for the bowler brigade

    BMW 2000

    CAR · June 1966
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    BMW's Best Yet

    BMW 1600

    CAR · August 1967
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    Sporting civilization

    Alfa Giulia v BMW 1600

    CAR · April 1969
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    A tale of two BMWs

    Today's most wanted sports saloon meets the immortal 328

    CAR · August 1969
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    Giant Test

    Alfa 1750 v Audi 100LS v BMW 1800 v Peugeot 504

    CAR · August 1969

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