BMW Group have just released this handy model guide in PDF format. Featuring simple side on line drawings of all their automobiles from 1928 through to 2008. The guide also includes useful information on production numbers for BMW models that have ceased production. For example, the stunning 507 coupé had 251 models built between 1956-59. While there were 6,291 ‘breadvan’ M coupés built between 1998-2002.
MINI and Rolls Royce models built under BMW ownership are also featured in this guide. Although, the MINI trainspotter in me can see that the line drawing for the R53 Cooper S is not quite right. How so? The lower side skirt detail is incorrect and there is no bulge in the bonnet for the scoop.
Most of the drawings are vector based with sharp, limitless detail. Some drawings, for whatever reason, are crude bitmap based images, which is a shame. Regardless, this is a great resource and AUSmotive is happy to make this document available to you:
BMW Automobiles – Production models since 1928 (PDF – 1mb)
There are two internal spreads from the guide below, click on any image for a larger version.