1 / 7The BMW Century, 2nd Edition
The BMW Century, 2nd Edition is an illustrated history of BMW cars and motorcycles, from the early R32 motorcycle through later M cars, superbikes and electric and hybrid vehicles. The publisher describes a mix of historical and contemporary photography, racing images and text across the brand’s story.
At a glance
- Covers BMW cars and motorcycles across more than a century, according to the publisher.
- Includes historic, contemporary and racing photographs, with examples drawn from BMW’s archives.
- Features discussion of models including the R32, R90S, R80GS, S1000RR, BMW 507 and M cars.
Reference price: $72.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Covers both motorcycles and cars, giving readers a broader BMW history than a model-family-only book.
- The chronology and illustrated format suit browsing as well as learning about notable BMW eras.
- Customer feedback specifically praises the informative content and time-ordered information tables.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Motorbooks |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2nd |
| Publication date | July 19 2022 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 240 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 0760373779 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0760373774 |
| Dimensions | 25.65 x 3.05 x 31.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 294 g |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the book’s interesting, informative content and its time-ordered information tables, and some buyers consider it a good gift. That reported response fits a 240-page illustrated history intended for browsing and background reading. The aggregate rating distribution is mostly five-star, but ratings alone do not establish which specific features readers liked or whether every buyer will find the coverage detailed enough.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the interesting, informative content.
- Customers appreciate information tables that organize history in time order.
- Customers describe it as a good gift.
Frequently asked questions
What does this edition cover?
The listing describes a history of BMW cars and motorcycles, including early motorcycles, later M cars and superbikes, and electric and hybrid vehicles.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 240 pages.
Is this a technical repair guide?
The supplied description presents it as an illustrated history with in-depth reviews, not as a repair or maintenance manual.
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