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4500 BCE
Wheel invented
The wheel has been a highly controversial topic, however it is commonly accepted that it was created before most languages. http://www.ancient-origins.net/ancient-technology/revolutionary-invention-wheel-001713 -
first car
First car was invented by Karl Benz. Many German companies were racing to make the first car at this time. This created a way to be transported which was never seen before. This was a huge reason the industrial revolution could have taken place. https://www.daimler.com/company/tradition/company-history/1885-1886.html -
e30 m3 put into production
The first m3 model was given the to the masses in 1986. The famous 3 series was expanded through a much more powerful engine. This was called the m3 which is the most iconic car bmw has ever created. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/21/history-of-the-bmw-m3/ -
E36 M3
Added the first inline 6 engine ever seen by BMW. This gave the new m3 240 horsepower. At the time, this was an insanely quick car. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/21/history-of-the-bmw-m3/ -
E46 M3
Horsepower was increased to 333 and while the body style was immensely changed. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/21/history-of-the-bmw-m3/ -
E90/E92/E93 M3
Introduction of the 414 horsepower v8. This is the strongest engine the M3 has had yet. First introduction of carbon fiber. This created a lighter material which allowed the car to be quicker. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/21/history-of-the-bmw-m3/ -
F80 M3
The big loud v8 engine was dropped back down to the inline 6 engine, however, twin turbos were added to make up for the lost cylinders. This created a much more efficient engine which allowed for a lot less CO2 emissions which has been a major issue faced with the environment. http://gearpatrol.com/2014/07/21/history-of-the-bmw-m3/
