BMW Cars in Popular Culture
BMW vehicles have left a lasting mark on both motorsport and pop culture. From racing victories in the 1960s to iconic appearances in Hollywood films and TV shows, BMW cars are celebrated for their style, performance, and on-screen presence.
A 1956 BMW 503 Cabriolet with Portuguese plates was driven by the George C. Scott character in the 1971 movie The Last Run.
A 1957 BMW 503 Coupé appears in the BBC drama Father Brown, episode 2, series 4, The Brewer's Daughter, first broadcast January 2016.
A BMW 1800Ti/SA won the 1965 Spa 24 Hours touring car race.
A BMW 2000ti won the 1966 Spa 24 Hours touring car race.
Hubert Hahne won the 1966 European Touring Car Challenge (Division 3) driving a BMW 2000TI.
Contributing to the E38's continued popularity was its appearance in several films such as
Tomorrow Never Dies (750iL),
Bumer (750iL),
Enemy of the State (740iL),
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Invictus (740iL),
Bad Santa (740iL),
Fun with Dick and Jane (740iL),
Valley of the Wolves (TV series) (L7),
Showtime (740i),
The Transporter (735i) which was a one off manual 750i badged as a 735i,
Live Free or Die Hard (740i),
The Game (740iL) and The Sum Of All Fears.
Classic BMW Film Appearances
| # | Year | Model | Film/TV Appearance | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1956 | BMW 503 Cabriolet | The Last Run (1971) – George C. Scott | View |
| 2 | 1957 | BMW 503 Coupé | Father Brown (BBC, 2016) – Episode “The Brewer's Daughter” | View |
BMW in Motorsport
| # | Year | Model | Achievement | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1965 | BMW 1800Ti/SA | Winner, Spa 24 Hours Touring Car Race | View |
| 2 | 1966 | BMW 2000ti | Winner, Spa 24 Hours Touring Car Race | View |
| 3 | 1966 | BMW 2000TI | Hubert Hahne, European Touring Car Challenge Division 3 | View |
BMW E38 7 Series in Film and TV
The E38 7 Series is one of BMW’s most recognizable cinematic cars. Appearances include:
| # | Year | Model | Film/TV | Notes / Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1997 | 740iL / 750iL | Tomorrow Never Dies | Sixteen E38s modified for backseat driving; one survives at Museum Industriekultur, Nuremberg |
| 2 | 1997 | 740iL | Enemy of the State | Classic E38 sedan featured prominently |
| 3 | 2000 | 740iL | Invictus | Luxury sedan used in official events |
| 4 | 2003 | 740iL | Bad Santa | Supporting role for main character |
| 5 | 2005 | 740iL | Fun with Dick and Jane | Featured as character's car |
| 6 | 1997 | 750iL | Bumer | Luxury sedan role in Russian film |
| 7 | 2002 | 735i / 750i | The Transporter | One-off manual 750i rebadged as 735i |
| 8 | 2007 | 740i | Live Free or Die Hard | Supporting luxury car appearance |
| 9 | 1997 | 740iL | The Game | Featured in key chase sequences |
| 10 | 2002 | 740iL | The Sum Of All Fears | Supporting car scenes |
| 11 | 2001 | 740iL | BMW Film: Ambush | Featured prominently in BMW promotional film |
Trivia and Marketing
- BMW supplied an R1200C motorcycle for Tomorrow Never Dies promotional campaign.
- Film appearances influenced E38 7 Series popularity and collector value.
- The E38 remains a symbol of BMW’s blend of luxury, performance, and cinematic appeal.
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