BMW's distinctive 'Hofmeister kink' — the kicked-up C-pillar curl — has appeared on every BMW sedan since 1961 and is named after designer Wilhelm Hofmeister. This deep-dive quiz covers Bavarian Motor Works' century-plus history, M-division performance cars, generations of the 3 Series and 5 Series, and BMW's electric Neue Klasse era.
Each round presents 10 randomized questions from a pool of 50, with four multiple-choice options and instant feedback after every answer. Your final score comes with a performance tier and shareable results.
You'll cover BMW's 1916 founding as a Bavarian aircraft engine maker, every generation of the 3 Series and 5 Series, the M division (founded 1972), iconic models from the 2002 to the F87 M2, BMW's Le Mans and F1 history, the Munich '4-cylinder' tower and Spartanburg plant, the Quandt family ownership, and the i3-to-iX electric era.
Munich, Germany — at the iconic '4-cylinder' tower designed by Karl Schwanzer for the 1972 Olympic Games.
M stands for Motorsport. BMW M GmbH is BMW's high-performance division, founded in 1972, responsible for cars like the M3, M5, and the M1 supercar.
The kicked-up curl in the C-pillar that has appeared on virtually every BMW sedan since the 1961 BMW 1500. It's named after BMW design director Wilhelm Hofmeister.
Last updated: May 2026