How many years of history does BMW have?
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BMW was founded in 1916 and has a history of more than 90 years. Introduction to BMW: BMW is the abbreviation of Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, founded in Munich, Germany in 1916, appearing younger compared to Fiat, Ford, Renault, and Rolls-Royce. However, in the 1930s, it produced the world's best sports cars and luxury sedans, recovering from the destruction of World War II and the financial recession of the 1950s. BMW's Development History: In 1922, BMW developed its first motorcycle engine. Although it was not adopted, it set an important direction for the company. Later, at the Victoria-Werke factory in Nuremberg, they produced a 500ml air-cooled horizontally opposed twin-cylinder motorcycle engine designed by Max Friz, which was installed on the revolutionary R-32 motorcycle. Its power was transmitted to the rear wheel via a driveshaft instead of a chain. The R-32 set the template for the classic BMW motorcycles. In 1924, BMW launched the R-32 into the market, and it quickly achieved success.