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So, at the weekend I went to Disneyland, sorry, BMW-Welt.....
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06-04-2011 9:28pm#1..in Munich.
Invited to a surprise 40th Birthday Party for a friend, we had to hide and busy ourselves for the day, and I headed to BMW Welt and the BMW Museum.
Fabulous. Even you don't like cars, motorbikes, engines - as a building, and as an source of entertainment, it's great.
So, BMW-Welt is like a super showroom mixed with a bit of science museum, kids show, and a splash of art as well. What's not to like ?
Of course, this isn't a first time for me: I visited Porsche's version two years ago, and patently the German manufacturers are on a competition to outdo each other with their showcase building's, so let's start there.
The BMW Welt Building:
First, they hired an architect. He obviously cost a fortune - well, judging by the drawing he did anyway.......... :rolleyes:
Naturally, a bunch of paddies interpretated it, and it came out like this:
Inside, it looks like this:
The museum, reached by a bridge over the road, is that mushroom shaped building to the right of the round tower building's.
OK, so to the cars then.........Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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BMW Welt showcases current model cars and bikes, and is sprinkled with science displays (car-related, of course), kids play area, playstation game thingies, and so forth. You can also have a meal there in the snack area or formal restaurant (and reasonably priced as well btw......). They have huge, ample parking (not free :mad: ), locker's to stow your stuff, and you can stroll out to the Olympic park outside the door, as well.
The car factory itself is across the road, and does factory tours Mon - Fri.
I didn't take pics of current cars: you can see them in any dealer's, but they had their newest bike toy on display: the BMW K1600GT & GTL - both powered by straight 6 engines. Fab.
Big Bus
Big inline 6 is very compact, and canted well forward - no wider than their current 1300cc inline 4 actually.
And with a touch of Flash Gordon at the back........the pipes......
Even the dash looks like a cars:
Note: I should add: for transport for the weekend, I rented a spanking new BMW F800R:
edit about the parking. It's free if you're on a bike. Well, the barrier only reaches halfway across the lane, now doesn't it ?? )Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Right. Cars.
I'm not a big BMW fan, really, but I do admire good engineering. And you have to hand it to them on the engine front:
They do make great 6's. V-8's. V-10's. Great diesels.
But for me, something special is this: the inline 4 1.6-based turbo from old F1 era. 800bhp from a 316-based engine - hey, like I said: you have to admire it..
Early-era stuff is even more wondrous:
14-cylinder radial engine, anyone.... ?
That's Mrs Gtt, btw - she reckoned there was a miss on cyl #9
She should know: she's not unknown to rip the (cylinder) head off an unsuspecting .....suspect herself ! :P
This photo explains why F1 clutches only do two starts........anyone who's ever owned a 50cc or bigger motorbike will be right at home here.....
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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This is what you might call the 7-series lounge.....
Never saw one of these before, but I love it: BMW 507
This is Mrs Gtt giving a mathematics lesson: what's the difference between these two cars ?
Answer: tell you later.............
I love the Z1
....which brought up an interesting point by Mrs Gtt: you buy almost any convertible sports car, and it will, invariably, always look good, and age well.............the same cannot be said, however, for saloon's or coupé's....
She's like that, she is. Pearls of wisdom :POde To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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In contemplative mood.........tea tray spoiler, anyone ? Halford's would be so proud.........
...probably illustrates Mrs Gtt's 'ageless beauty' comment best.....even if it does have a Z3 in it.......:P
OK, so the the Art Cars............hmmm :cool:.....I'm not so sure about these, tbh..........paintwork 'designed' by famous artists from around the world, over the years - this year they're all back 'home' under the one roof:
Not everyone's cup of tea, really.........
So, next time you spot a naff paintjob, beware: it could be worth 10's of 1000's of Euro's...............:eek:Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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Still, everyone love's a Classic:
Which reminds me: what do you do when you find you've already used the illustrious M1 moniker, and want to adorn your 2011 super-coupé ?? Simple, re-arrange the letters: hence the new 1-series, M-version, is called.........the 1 M Coupé !! And yes, it was in BMW Welt (didn't think to take a pic, tbh........)
Ageless. Probably priceless as well.......
I have a newpaper cutting of when that car came out, and Mr Keane had one: 1979 iirc........and back then it cost IEP£40,000............:eek:
Now this, this mad paint........this I like.........
Ode To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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OK, that's it from me: just meant to be a snippet.
The answer to the math's question in post #5 is.......... 1518.
Figure it out, and I'll confirm if you've got it right or not !!
All the pics are hosted here, so knock yourself out: enjoy.: http://galwaytt.smugmug.com/Cars/BMW-Welt/16487486_LpWUx#1241389670_W5YAiOde To The Motorist
“And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road”
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The answer to the math's question in post #5 is.......... 1518.
Figure it out, and I'll confirm if you've got it right or not !!
Is it the difference in engine size in cc? its not the difference in units built anyway.
Great pics btw, I was in the old museum a couple of times some great stuff there too.0 -
So that's where all those De Loreans ended up, they painted them orange and called them BMW M1s
The round towers visible through the windows in one of the early photos I believe are the headquarters of BMW, the building is designed to represent a four-cylinder engine.0
