What does the M logo mean on BMW?

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BMW M (“M” for “motorsport”) was initially created to facilitate BMW’s racing program, which was very successful in the 1960s and 1970s. As time passed, BMW M began to supplement BMW’s vehicle portfolio with specially modified higher trim models, for which they are now most known by the general public.

Why is BMW logo blue and white?

The first key to the meaning of the BMW logo are its colors: white and blue are the colors of the State of Bavaria in Germany, home of BMW. A 1929 BMW ad depicts the BMW emblem, complete with the four colored quadrants, in a spinning airplane propeller.

Which is best colour for BMW?

#1 IMOLA RED. Red cars have always been an eye-catcher.

  • #2 ESTORIL BLUE. Back in 1992, a paint finish captured the hearts of many M enthusiasts; today it represents BMW M perhaps more than any other: BMW Estoril Blue metallic.
  • #3 DAKAR YELLOW.
  • #4 MACAO BLUE.
  • #5 SILVER GREY.
  • #6 BRITISH RACING GREEN.
  • #7 CARBON BLACK.

    • What do the 3 stripes on a BMW mean?

    So, in an attempt to court Texaco, the Bavarians designed a logo and racing livery with three stripes, one of them being red, the color of Texaco’s logo. A light blue stripe was added opposite the red stripe to represent BMW, as it’s a similar blue to the Bavarian flag colors featured in its own Roundel.

    What is the hidden message in the BMW logo?

    The central part of the BMW logo symbolises the rotating blades of an airplane which depicts company’s early history of aviation technology.

    What are the three colors on a BMW grill?

    For years, there’s been some confusion as to the origins of the M Division’s colors. Which is surprising, considering that there may not be a more famous color combination in the entire automotive industry than BMW M’s three red, blue and bluer-colored stripes.