We have a brief history lesson for you today, but don’t worry: We won't be giving you any grades or homework.

Find out how BMW is breaking new ground with the Neue Klasse and how close the past and the future can be to one another.

This episode is sure to make any true BMW fan nostalgic. The BMW Neue Klasse was a turning point, a risk and, above all, a success story. So, books out, and off you go! 
 
01:05  Dawn of a new era for BMW
03:15  The BMW Neue Klasse: a success story 
06:15  The working title “Neue Klasse”
09:30  Was it worth the risk?
15:00  The different models
16:40  The kidney grille
17:50  The Hofmeister kink
19:00  The four-cylinder engine
20:20 The design: the renaissance of the sporty midsize vehicle 
23:15 Winds of change 
 
And if you want to read more about the history and special features of the BMW Neue Klasse, go to BMW.com.
 
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