What does BMW stand for?

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maziwanka

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Originally posted by: Zenmervolt
Bayriche Motern Werk.

In English: Bavarian Motor Works.

ZV

EDIT: You're probably thinking of BMC, which is British Motor Corporation.

indeed.
 

Ynog

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Oct 9, 2002
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Originally posted by: quackagator
I thought it was for Britsh Machine Works

I have heard more than one person say this before.
Not sure why though, BMW is a Germany company not British.
So I am not sure where they pick up the British from.